Jake and Shannon met through mutual friends in July of 2013 in Sioux City, IA. For Jake, it was love at first sight and he stopped at nothing to get her attention. After a long six months, he had finally won her heart. Jake had been aware of the fact that Shannon wanted to leave Sioux City after college and knew that meant he would more than likely be leaving with her. Sure enough, three years later, they continued their adventure to Des Moines, IA to start something new. After two years of living in Des Moines, Jake managed to plan a very special birthday surprise for Shannon. He called up Shannon's mother to discuss what he wanted to do. He wanted all Shannon's family and friends to be there for her big birthday surprise! Between him and her mom, they managed to surprise her with some immediate family that is spred accross the US and although not all family made it, this was a big moment as those who came, hadn't been all together, at once, for eight years! On top of getting all of them together, she was blessed to have multiple family members and some of their closest friends there too! She was so surprised, she didn't think she could be any happier... UNTIL.. The following day after they all had went to lunch, they had walked outside, beside the pond, to take a picture and there is where Jake got down on one knee and asked Shannon to be his wife. She happily accepted! ❤