Tom and I had a few friends that crossed over and we met when these group came together to meet at a little dive bar in Chicago. The night ending with Tom spinning/dancing me around the room and an exchange of numbers. I invited Tom out to my wig-themed birthday party the following weekend, and we hit it off! We've been connected ever since!
We were at the Buena Vista Hot Springs in Colorado. It was my birthday as well as our 5 year anniversary weekend. He proposed on a sunny Sunday as we were bending down and feeling the warm water from the hot spring running by. We then took in the moment as we strolled by the river and enjoyed the amazing mountain views before soaking in the hot springs.
After being together for exactly 3 years, Tom moved to Colorado Springs to take part in the family business while I stayed back in Chicago. We see each other every few weeks to about a month, but after 2.5 years of living apart, we will be officially living together in Colorado Springs right after we move me out there following the wedding. We just bought a new house and are so excited to start our married life together!