Stephanie started working for the Springfield-Greene County Library District in 2010 where Troy worked in the circulation department of the Library Center. After a few months of us noticing each other, Troy approached his friend Jill who worked in Stephanie's office. Jill asked some questions and told Troy he should ask her out. Both of their supervisors (Mary & Nancee) knew he was going to ask her!

Stephanie and Troy celebrated their five year anniversary at home. About a week before, she asked if they could forgo anniversary presents so they could save money. He said, "uhhhh...ok." He had already bought the ring! The afternoon of the 8th they sat outside on their patio with Dani Cat and gave each other cards. Troy told Stephanie that he had already bought her a present and gave her a ring dish she had pointed out in the Library gift shop a few months earlier. While she was oohing that he remembered she liked it, he said, "and you need something to put on it," and went down on one knee with the ring. It was a beautiful day!