9/10/22 - The first time we met up was at the Hot Air Balloons in San Rafael in 2022. It started a bit rough, we couldn't find each other in the dark and large crowd. After a half hour of guiding each other on phone through the park I spotted Justin in the crowd. We were both so nervous. We picked out a patch of grass to lay our blankets. We watched dawn patrol and talked and laughed until it was time for all the balloons to lift off. We were cuddled up the whole time, it felt so natural. We are lucky enough to have a picture of this day, courtesy of Justin's aunt. 9/18/22 - Justin invited me over to meet his grandparents and brother. When I arrived I could tell he was super nervous. After meeting everyone he pulled me to the side and brought out a bouquet of 24 yellow roses (my favorite) and asked me to be his girlfriend. I instantly said yes. 3/29/23 - After months of going back and forth from Reno to Fernley to spend time with each other Justin and I decided to move in together. He moved in with me, along with all his animals lol. My little studio became full of life and love from that day forward. 7/17/23 - Our first family trip! We went to Disneyland with my family and best friend. At this point my family loved Justin just as much as I did. We had so much fun and made so many beautiful memories. 9/7/24 - Almost 2 years after our first meeting Justin proposes at 2024 hot air balloon races, where it all started. He had told me after a few months of dating that he was going to marry me but in that moment it all felt surreal. We had already been living together and making moves to better our future but this would be the beginning of our forever. Now - We are the happiest as can be. We encourage each other in every way possible and work hard for everything we have and want. Our home is full of love and animals. As we approach our wedding day we have done lot of reminiscing and planning. Our love has grown into something so amazing and we can not wait to celebrate it with all our family and friends.