We met through a flag football team. A mutual friend of ours had put a team together, we had a few practices prior to our season starting which is where the schoolyard crush started. We were running plays during practice one day and Aaron was the QB. Kristina was up next to run one of the plays and attempt to catch the pass. Well Kristina does not have very good hand-eye coordination so instead of catching the football with her hands she caught it with her face. From that point on we have been inseparable. It is now a running joke with our friends that picking on your crush actually does work out in your favor.

Kristina and Aaron took a trip to LA to visit Kristina's sister, Kailyn. Kristina had been studying for a huge exam for months and the couple really needed a vacation. They took a quick weekend trip, traveling Thursday night then staying until Sunday morning. Friday they made plans to go for a hike in the morning then go to Santa Monica for dinner. They arrived at Santa Monica beach early evening and headed to the beach. As they were walking along the beach, Aaron says Kristina's name, takes her by the hands and drops down to one knee. He says, "Kristina, you are the most amazing and incredible person I have ever met. In this short period of time we have been able to experience so much together. I know that you've moved multiple times for me and we are not done quite yet. But as you've followed me from place to place I'm ready to follow you for the rest of my life. Never to leave one another's side and to love you forever. Kristina Arcury, will you marry me?" Annnnd of course Kristina said yes, but there was more. Aaron had planned for Kristina's best friend to fly into California for the engagement and surprise her during the special moment. What an amazing day that was!