Some of you may recognize this date as the day the Cubs won the World Series. It was also the day we met. We were so lucky to have a tax exam the night of Game 7 and chatted outside of the exam room about how nervous we were (I was more nervous for the exam, where Alec was about the game). Our mutual friend in class thought we would make a good match with our love for the Cubs so she helped set us up to go on a date.

Alec brought me on a walk on one of our favorite paths on the University of Iowa's campus. It started to sprinkle and I wanted to go back to the car, but he convinced me to keep walking. Soon after, he gave me a hug and got down on one knee. Kobe was there to take pictures, and we will cherish the memory (and outfits) forever.