As the saying goes, "Love is friendship set on fire." We first met at the end of summer 2013 & became fast friends bonding over Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, Star Trek, & learning languages. Since Craig was in the military at the time, stationed in California, our friendship was long distance but grew stronger & deeper as we talked over the following months. By the time we went on our first date in October, we were practically head over heels for each other, despite the long distance, and we knew it was the beginning of something wonderful.
The day after Christmas 2017 we left to spend two weeks exploring Ireland together. We rented a car and drove all over the country exploring ruins, castles, and many beautiful historic sites. After spending New Year's Eve in Galway, we were on our way to visit the Cliffs of Moher when we stopped to take a break to visit the town of Kinvara & Dunguaire Castle, both right on the water. While exploring the castle grounds, we sat down at a bench overlooking Kinvara Bay & the village. That's when Craig decided to pop the question, and the rest is history :) Best highlight of our trip & the best start to a new year!