We both went to college at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. Jake was nice enough to bring the random "cat girl" on campus mac and cheese bites, and at least Kerrigan had a huge crush on him. After a few years apart, we reconnected while I was at a horse show, and from there we put each other's pieces back together, and that was that!
Jake's original plan was to propose on the boat during the 4th of July fireworks, but thanks to COVID-19, that didn't happen. He ended up proposing during our baby shower for our son, Everett. The ring was the final gift of the day, and certainly one of the best.