Katie was David's first online date, and David was Katie's 34th. He showed up an hour late to the restaurant, and she stuck around anyway because traffic was bad - thanks, Los Angeles! They giggled over silly jokes and hoppy beer. Later, he swore his signature ankle move sealed the deal. Katie was just glad she shaved that day.
During the first date, David asked Katie out on their second date. Used to flakey men, she was like, "uh huh sure." He saved her a parking spot in Santa Monica and they headed downtown to see Flight Facilities & eat ice cream churned by bicycle. It was probably the ice cream that did it. The ankle was thankfully neglected.
Katie tends to be a little direct, so she asked David outright "Can we be exclusive?" He blinked at her and said, "I thought we already were." Right, definitely. Boyfriend and girlfriend it is.
For months, Katie stressed about organizing a group camping trip for her 30th birthday. David seemed only slightly more chill. With 15 friends, they ventured up to Pinnacles National Park for Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, he stayed behind to help a "sick" friend while she joined the group on a beautiful hike. Her friends ushered her back to the campsite last. In shock, she saw David's mom, dad, and grandma. Then she spotted her parents, sister, and brother-in-law all the way from Atlanta. Finally, she saw David down on one knee. Everyone cheered as she cried and said "yes!"