During the summer, we both were at transition times in our military careers. We met one night while I was out with friends and he was working at a local Irish pub called Barnett's. We realized we worked out at the same gym. Our friend circles instantly clicked and shortly after we were hanging out without them. Our first actual date was to lunch and a local gun show. As anyone who knows us, this was the perfect first date.

During his leave from initial training in the Marine Corps, we were trying to hurry up and squeeze in as much of the activities that we wanted to do including date night. For date night we went to our favorite Hibachi grill. Afterwards we went back to his place, I noticed something was going on with 30 cars parked on the street and driveway. Upon entering the house there were rose petals everywhere. When we got to the back porch there was 'Will you marry me?' on the fence and our family and friends were all there. When I turned around he was on one knee asking me the question. Of course I said 'Yes!!"