But it all started in 2013 when happy hour margaritas turned into evening coffees. What was suppose to be a quick first date turned into hours and hours of conversation and laughter—and it’s pretty much been the exact same ever since. Over the next six years, Emily introduced Michael to a few of her favorite things: her homemade queso recipe, themed Halloween costumes, how to choose the right karaoke song, and the correct way to make sweet tea (stove top!). In return, Michael shared with Emily how to drive in the snow, his love of Amazon Prime, the importance of having the best lawn on the block, and why Subarus are the best cars. While together they’ve experienced adventures in homeownership, traveling, and spoiling their two dogs, their story came full circle when Michael surprised Emily with coffee and scones in a field of lavender in upcountry Maui. While she was overlooking the city below, he was getting down on one knee. And just like that, six years together is turning into a lifetime.