We met during Levi's medical school orientation week in July of 2017. One of Levi's friends introduced us and we had a brief interaction and exchanged a hello and a handshake. Little did we know, 8 months later, we would be going on our first date. For several months, Tia was the cute girl who carried a yoga mat around who Levi strategically ran into while walking through campus. Finally, one day Levi got the courage to ask Tia out on a date. They celebrated Levi's birthday and the end of exams with tacos and margaritas. With the help of flowers, many thoughtful text and trying to be the nicest guy around, Levi convinced Tia to be his girlfriend.

One weekend while Levi was in Chicago working at a hospital his mom came to visit. During her stay Levi started telling his mom about how he couldn't live without Tia and how he planned to asked Tia to marry him. Levi called his brothers and his dad that day to tell them his decision. His family was so happy for him and said they couldn't have found a better fit for him than Tia. With a few not so subtle hints on what style of ring Tia liked, Levi set out to buy the perfect ring. Levi made a secret flight back to his home town to pick up the ring and almost spoiled the surprise, but was able to keep his plans secret from Tia. After consulting his brothers and Kilee, Tia's sister, Levi made arrangements for the proposal. Levi finally made the call to Tia's father to get permission to marry his daughter, which he thankfully gave. Tia visited Levi in Chicago the weekend before her birthday. Levi took her to brunch on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Tower then they walked the waterfront where Levi get down on one knee and asked his best friend and better half to marry him. He had planned it so perfectly, he even had a hidden photographer take photos of this perfect moment. And the best part was, SHE SAID YES!!!

Levi will be graduating from Midwestern University - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in June 2021. He will be starting as a resident in July 2021! Tia will be taking her Step 1 boards in June and then start her clinical years of medical school in July 2021! We will both finish residency and begin practicing medicine in 2026. Our story is just getting started. We cannot thank you all enough for loving us and supporting us to make it to where we are today. We look forward to celebrating our wedding with you all on June 26th, 2021!!!