We met initially in middle school and became friends. After reconnecting in 2019 our first official date took place at the National Video Game Museum. From there we started dating and it felt like it was meant to be. Everything happened so easily, and our connection has only continued to grow as our time together does. Back in middle school we had no idea that we would be so important to each other. But you don’t meet someone by accident in life. We didn’t know it in the beginning but with time we found home and an adventure all in one; we found calmness and acceptance, trust and respect. Love is knowing every little detail about someone but not over a small period. It is part of the adventure of life, knowing that we’ve found each other to share and continue to learn all that life has in store for us. That’s the kind of love we fell in, natural and blooming – drenched in a sun that never sets.

On the date listed above, Ian asked Summer if she wanted to open an early birthday present; he insisted that she open it in front of her mom because he knew it would mean the world to her. He got down on one knee and proposed -- she quickly said yes without hesitation. She was so sure she didn't even look at the ring before answering!