The first time we really met was in our 10th grade English class (Sam was interested in me instantly). In 11th grade we became really close friends and sparks began to fly. Sam asked me to be his girlfriend, very nervously, at our senior year homecoming dance during the song "All My Life", while his parents chaperoned. Sam was scared, I was surprised, and we shared our first (awkward) smooch! Best day ever!

Sam planned a couple photo shoot and Kendra picked the location (who knew she'd be picking the spot that Sam would propose), the beautiful La Crosse Quarry Trail. Kendra has some suspicion, but disregarded them since she had planned her engagement year to be 2019. During the pictures, Sam stated he "had one more pose" and got down on one knee. Kendra instantly ugly cried and said yes! We drove back home to the cities that day to share our exciting news with our loving family. Sharing the news with our loved ones in person and over the phone was so special to us.