Picture this: It's Fall of 2015 -- Sophomore Year at Lehigh University. We're at a frat party, each of us having fun with our separate groups of friends. We lock eyes, make our way across the dance floor, and exchange names and (really great) dance moves. The rest is history.
We made our way to Portugal in the Fall of 2022, and we stopped on the beautiful Island of Madeira to enjoy tropical weather and spectacular views. Ben made it clear that we HAD to find a great miradouro (lookout point) during our time on the island. After exploring a couple of different sites, we stumbled upon Miradouro do Pico Redondo, a secluded lookout with a beautiful bridge. Ben quickly trekked up to the top while Emma tried her best to keep up (hikes are hard!). When she finally made it to the top, Emma saw Ben down on one knee with a ring in his hand! The ring is extra special to us, as the center diamond once belonged to Emma's late Mommom, Dorothy Markowitz.