Our story began in September of 2010 in Washington, DC. We were both interning as part of a semester in DC program sponsored by our respective universities. After a mutual friend in the program facilitated an introduction, we were able to get to know each other. Throughout the remainder of the program we became inseparable. As the end of the semester approached, we were uncertain where the future would take us and whether our paths would align. However, when we returned, our relationship continued to grow and the rest was history!
It all happened when Shawn tricked Susan into thinking they were going to Napa for a special getaway weekend after Father's Day. Little did she know, Shawn had planned a hot air balloon ride (with about 10 other people as ride-along guests) for early the next morning. Little did Shawn know, however, that Susan was doing some reconnaissance on their newly received renters insurance for an apartment that they had just leased. Lo and behold, Susan spotted a curious line item on the renters insurance for an engagement ring! Even though Shawn's plans were spoiled, as the hot air balloon started to make its descent the next morning, Shawn nervously dropped to one knee (with the ring tied to his belt with the makeshift leash that his mother had fastened the night before) and popped the question.