Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe. Not knowing that a casual conversation would turn into the love of a lifetime. From our very first meeting, something just clicked. It wasn't just us who felt it, our families saw it too. There was an instant sense of familiarity and connection that made it very clear. This wasn't just a date, this was the beginning of forever.
It was a cold December night, with snow gently falling. The kind of evening that already feels a little magical. We had all gone out for dinner as a family, surrounded by parents and grandparents, sharing good food and warm moments. As the night wound down, Dylan and I decided to take a walk to the Christmas tree in downtown Valparaiso. As we circled the tree, I had no idea what was about to happen, until I turned around and saw all of our family there, waiting. And behind me, Dylan was down on one knee. Of course, I said YES!