The day Connor and I decided to take his family dog, Stella, to the dog park turned out to be the beginning of a beautiful love story. As we watched Stella play and frolic, our conversations flowed, and I could feel a deep connection forming. Afterward, we opted for a quick dinner and decided to go roller skating. Little did I know, Connor was a terrible skater, and he was just trying to be a trooper and not tell me! Our laughter echoed through the roller rink as he stumbled and kept falling. In those hilarious moments, we realized that we had found more than just a companion—we had found our best friend. Two years have passed since that day, and our journey has been filled with endless laughter and a profound love that continues to grow with each passing moment.

It was a misty, cloudy Tuesday afternoon at Harlinsdale farm, the very place where Connor and I had our first date. We decided to have a picnic by the pond, reminiscing about the beautiful journey we had shared over the past two years. Little did I know, Connor had been playfully teasing me with fake proposal gestures in the days leading up to this moment, assuring me that a real proposal was still far off, even after Christmas. As we sat there, he suggested taking a photo of us by setting up his phone. Unknown to me, he had actually set it up for a video. Connor dropped to one knee and asked me to spend forever with him. In that unexpected, perfect moment, surrounded by the memories of our first date, I said yes, and our journey of love entered a new chapter filled with joy and commitment. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you in Franklin!