Almost 10 years ago we were out with our separate group of friends and decided to end our night at Rhode Island's favorite after party spot... IHOP. Our groups just happened to be seated next to each other that night. After loading up on pancakes and syrup, Michael decided to approach Safiya's table and debate her on her views of dating (I guess then we should have known he was going to be a lawyer). After a few months of Facebook flirting, Michael finally asked Safiya out to the movies and for French pancakes, and they have continued to stuff their faces together ever since.

On July 6th, we were enjoying our time in Rhode Island celebrating Michael's law school accomplishments with our family and friends. It had been a lot of running around in preparation for this party, and Safiya was finally excited to get a plate of food. As she went to finally take a bite, Michael grabbed her hand and said he needed to talk. At that point she knew what he was going to ask and was in complete shock. He got on one knee and pulled out a box. We cried and laughed and .....she said yes!