Cade and Kaileigh’s story began in school, but it wasn’t until Kaileigh’s final year of college that fate brought them together in a new way. While Kaileigh was student teaching at Secrest Elementary in the Rolling Hills Local School District, she crossed paths with Cade, who had already been working there for nearly a year. One Thursday afternoon, Kaileigh attended a professional development session at the district’s administrative building—unbeknownst to her, the very place Cade spent most of his days. When a group of teachers needed tech support, Cade came to the rescue. The moment their eyes met, they both instantly recognized each other. Cade helped Kaileigh with her computer, and the two began catching up as though no time had passed. Their conversation was cut short when Kaileigh’s mentor teacher spilled coffee, but the spark between them lingered. That very evening, Cade couldn’t resist reaching out. He messaged Kaileigh on Facebook, starting with small talk before asking if she would be at the Secrest Dance the next night. When she said yes, his heart soared. At the dance, they shared more laughter and conversation, and Cade seized the moment to ask Kaileigh on their very first date. The following Friday, they went to see "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", marking the beginning of something truly special. From that day on, their connection only deepened. On March 24, 2023, during another movie night—this time watching "Shazam! Fury of the Gods"—Cade asked Kaileigh to be his girlfriend. Two amazing years later, filled with laughter, love, and countless memories, Cade planned the biggest surprise of all. On June 29, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas—home of the Dallas Cowboys—he got down on one knee and asked Kaileigh to spend forever with him. Surrounded by the grandeur of the stadium and the magic of the moment, she said “yes!” Now, their love story continues as they prepare to say “I do” on October 24, 2026—the day they begin the next chapter of their happily ever after.