We're so excited to celebrate with you

Sam and I were in many high school classes together, but we never really knew of each other until I guess one day when he held the door for me going into band. We became "bus buddies" and got to know each other during band class and performances. When we left for our band trip in Spain, I never knew I would return in the arms of the euphonium player.

Sam and I were visiting his parents down in Florida in March 2021. He told me that his parents wanted to take Christmas card photos on the beach, so we should dress up and look nice. Seemed legit. After getting to the beach *just* before the sun was setting, Sam wanted to go near the water to take a picture. He pointed out a shell for me to look down at, and when I looked up he was on one knee. And when he asked, I said, "Yes, of course!!"