Gavin and I attended the same school since sixth grade. However, we really hit it off in honors chemistry class, sophomore year of high school. Our first date was at a local movie theatre. Gavin claims he thought I didn't like him at all following our first date. I did, however. He made it official May 2nd, 2014, and it stuck. We graduated together, and I can now admit I followed him to Maryville College.

We fell in love in high school and stayed in love in college. On the day of our sixth anniversary, Gavin drove us to a park we frequent in Norris, Tennessee. With the help of my dearest friends, he set up a picnic, Salsarita's included, of course. When we arrived at the picnic, he (quickly) got down on one knee and asked If I would marry him. He said a lot of other heartfelt things I didn't hear because our dog Phillip was barking at our well hidden photographers, haha. I, of course, said yes, and we spent a slow Saturday celebrating with our people. It concluded with a beautiful backyard party at the Hite's house with our family and friends.