We’re getting married!

And it all began at a drive-thru. Shalla and Anthony had both noticed each other. She smiled at him and he immediately noticed her. Just as Shalla was leaving and pulling up to the stop light, Anthony ran up to her car and stopped her. He came over to introduce himself as she was holding a half eaten chicken nugget in her hand. Anthony told her you only get one opportunity in life and you have to go for it. He gave Shalla his phone number which she at first did not use. After about 2 weeks she finally sent him a text. Conversation started between the two of them which came so effortlessly like they had known each other for years. They called each other and exchanged texts for about 3 weeks before a first date was finally set. They went to PF Changs and to the movies to see The Equalizer. Since then they have been inseparable.

On this particular day Anthony told Shalla that he wanted to go out to dinner. It was to be a celebratory dinner for the family on purchasing a new home. He told her to make sure she and the girls all looked nice. Little did she know he was setting up a huge surprise in their home. He made sure to keep her pre occupied by having her go out with his sister and the kids to the mall. After a little shopping they met up to drive together to the restaurant. While driving Anthony claimed he had forgotten something at home and that they needed to swing by to grab it. As they arrived to their home, Anthony had told Shalla to come with him but she was very adamant about putting her heels on. (She never got to put those heels on by the way.) They walked up to the door and as it was opened, a big surprise was yelled out by close family members. Shalla was in such shock it took her a minute to actually get inside. Anthony got down on one knee and popped the question. This beautiful special moment was captured by loved ones, ugly cry and all! But, she said yes! And they celebrated the rest of the night.