Our story began at a daycare, where we would often cross paths during pick-up time, exchanging nothing more than a quick "how are you?" But little did we know, fate had bigger plans. A month later, Braxton reached out, hoping Katie could retwist his hair—but she had to gently turn him down. Fast forward six months, and Braxton reached out again, this time just to check in. Katie happened to be out of town, and Braxton had just returned from that very same place. He wished he had known, so he could have stayed to see her. The next day, we finally made plans to meet up, and that one simple hangout became the beginning of our forever love story.

We went on a cruise with the Cross family, excited to let loose and embrace the adventure. It was the first cruise for both of us, and we quickly realized that life is never boring when you're with your best friend. On the night of the elegant dinner, we walked in, dressed to impress, and were seated at a long, beautifully set table. We thought we were just there to celebrate the anniversaries of Braxton's parents and their dear friends. It was heartwarming to see these couples share their love and joy. As we raised our glasses for a toast, Katie lifted hers, only to look over and see Braxton down on one knee, ready to ask the most important question of their lives. Before he could even speak, the tears were already flowing. Katie said yes, and in that moment, we both knew we'd never have a dull day with each other by our side.