Maxwell moved up to Boone from High Point in July of 2012. We first met at a get together at my house the night before Max's 19th birthday. I knew I had to see him again. I mean, who wouldn't love that long flowy hair and those ridiculous eye lashes we all wish we had?? Max had always said he had a feeling he would meet a local girl, and there I was. One of our first dates was skiing on Beech Mountain. There was a massive snow storm and we almost slid off the mountain while driving back down! Now we're getting married on that same mountain. We picked up our other half- Arya along the way and here we are almost seven years later! I believe timing plays a role in everyone’s lives and that everything happens for a reason.

When we saw that Billy Joel was playing in NY on New Year’s Eve, we decided we may not get the chance to see him again. Music has been a big influence in both of our lives. Yes, we weren’t alive in his prime, and we may or may not have been the youngest people at his concert. Max had always told me "Piano Man" was one of his dad's favorite songs. The trip was filled with walking 12 mile days, getting lost on the subway, and a ridiculous amount of good food. After barely catching the subway, next a train, then an uber, we finally made it! Thinking we were going to have missed half the concert, we got there just in time as it started late. We watched Billy spin in circles on stage while playing the piano and serenading us all. Just after the ball dropped came the big question. After almost 6 years there was no thought about the answer, it just seemed natural! We are so excited for this next chapter in our lives and are blessed to have each of you as a part of it.