We're finally getting married!

We've known each other since 5th grade orchestra, became friends in 11th grade, and started dating when we were 19. Ten years, several jobs, one dog, and one out of state move later and we're ready to get married.

On our 9th anniversary, in the midst of a once in a century pandemic, Sara was scheduled to work. As an EMT, Sara often has to work on holidays, so we're used to getting creative about how we celebrate things. Since Angeleah was not working that day, she woke up to a surprise! Sara had secretly planned a scavenger hunt leading to all the important places from the beginning of our relationship, and sent Angeleah's sister Elisabeth to be her adventure buddy on the hunt. The scavenger hunt finally led to Maury Island, the place where we had our first official date and celebrated our first anniversary. Much to Angeleah's surprise, Sara was waiting there with a bouquet of flowers and had never been to work at all! Right up until Sara dropped to one knee, Angeleah still just thought Sara was being her usual romantic self, and never suspected this was the moment when Sara asked her to be her wife! Angeleah said, "What is happening?!" and then she said YES!