On Thursday, July 27, 2023, we got engaged. This was exactly two years after we first met. The proposal was done in downtown Frederick, on Carroll Creek. This is a place that we often go to and enjoy walking around. Hunter planned an elaborate and memorable proposal. Not only did he surprise Gillian with proposing, but he had a few of her favorite people in attendance for this special event (a BIG surprise for Gillian). As the rain started to fall harder, Hunter got down on one knee, expressed his love and asked "Will you marry me?" The rain was falling harder and harder as I said yes. The rest of the night was filled with more surprises, laughter, crying and overall happiness.