Kalamazoo, Michigan September 16, 2016 It was alumni weekend at Western Michigan University, Max and his friends headed out for a night of reminiscing and laughs downtown. Upon arriving at District Square Max noticed a beautiful brunette across the bar, but as he made his way through the crowd, the mysterious beauty had vanished. After a couple drinks Max met back up with his friends only to find the mysterious brunette chatting up his 6’4” tall friend Derek. Thankfully, Derek was in a committed relationship, which gave Max the perfect opportunity to put on the charm. Her name was Alanna and they fell into mutual weirdness and called it love. Lake Huron, Michigan August 10, 2022 Fast forward six years after moving out west to Colorado, Alanna and Max found themselves back in Michigan for a Sanchez family vacation. On the second to last night of their trip, Max had convinced Alanna to get changed and go for a sunset walk “photoshoot” on the beach. Max pointed to a house and asked Alanna what she thought of it and as she turned around Max got on one knee to ask Alanna the most important question he had ever asked. Alanna turned back around and stood there speechless, a radiating smile sprung across her face as she said yes. Moving across the country and surviving a global pandemic Alanna and Max have experienced and matured so much together over the years. They’ve started a beautiful life together in Colorado with their adorable fur babies, Theo and PJ. They are looking forward to celebrating their love with friends and family in the stunning Rocky Mountains.