Stevens Perspective: Katee and I first met as freshmen at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, California in 2007. At first I was just the loud mouthed class clown and to me she was a girl I attempted to make laugh. Fortunately for me she thought my juvenile humor was entertaining. Our friendship was deterred for a few years as I, being a young man did not know how to deal with the admiration from a young lady such as Katee (LOL). Upon maturation, some personal growth and a re-connection that was almost heaven sent, Katee and I started to date in the summer of 2010. As time has gone on it is clear that Katee truly is the best thing to ever happen to me. I believe her to be my own personal angel that was divinely sent to me. She has improved my life in all aspects, becoming my rock and biggest supporter. I thank God daily for my person he created and sent for me. And it is with great excitement that I anticipate the day I can publicly declare my love for her in front of my closest family and friends. Katee’s Perspective: Steven and I started dating shortly before our senior year of high school. We shared a few classes together freshman year, where I had determined that he was the love of my life. He didn’t agree so much, and kept me at a distance for a few years. After an innocent crush turned into deeper & more powerful love, we really couldn't deny how well we complemented each other. Steven and I started dating when we were 17 and never found an obstacle we didn't want to tackle together. We have had so much fun experiencing life and building a foundation of friendship and commitment and we are both so grateful for the love and life we share. Our connection is an undeniable gift and we hope to spread that love into all of the places we navigate together.

Katee’s Perspective: Steven and I had talked about getting engaged, and he kept pushing it out or changing the subject. When we took a road trip to the Grand Canyon & Antelope Canyon - it really was not on my radar. I had been (patiently) waiting for this next step in our relationship but knew that in due time it would come. We road tripped to Seligman, AZ, then through the Grand Canyon and ended up in Lake Powell for a tour of Antelope Canyon the following day. I even poked fun and said the Grand Canyon would of been a great proposal spot! Our last stop of our trip was Antelope Canyon tour and then we were headed to Vegas/Home. While in the tour, I couldn't wait for my photo opportunity! We turned the corner and waited in a small line for others to get their photo & Steven awkwardly stood behind this group practically frozen until I let him know he was in the way of others. We waited for our turn, Steven handed our tour guide our phones and then.....went to tie his shoe. I was so irritated thinking that we had to wait for 2 groups to take a picture, people were waiting behind us, the guy waiting to take our photo?! And you are tying your shoe?! Now his sock is bothering him? I’m pretty sure I was like “really dude?” Until I realized he was pulling a ring out of his sock. I could not BELIEVE he was doing it here..now...and I had no clue. He didn't even act weird!!! And all I could say was “your f**king LYING! Oh my GOD!!!!!” I let out a squeal. He told me he asked my dad for permission the day before (I can't believe my dad held that secret) and showed my mom & sister. I was sincerely swept off of my feet by the man I have built so much of my life with. He gave me everything I wanted and more. The photos are incredible but only a small portion of the divine love we share. I relive this moment all of the time.

Steven’s Perspective: Katee and I, leading up to the proposal, had numerous talks about getting engaged. From talks about the style of ring she desired to how she envisioned the proposal unfolding, I quickly became an expert on all things related to asking a woman to marry you. Leading up to the week we were set to depart on our road trip through Arizona and the Grand Canyon one thing was missing. The ring. You see, I can be quite the procrastinator. And when it came to my proposal, I outdid myself. Now it went unsaid, but both Katee and myself were assuming that the trip to the Grand Canyon would include, at some point, a grand proposal that would be worthy of the love that we have for each other. But as I said before, I didn't have a ring, at least not yet. I had ordered the diamond and sent it to a manufacturer but it was not scheduled to be done in time for our trip. The week before the trip I broke the news to Katee. Now she did handle it with great composure, I will give that to her, but I know my bride-to-be very well. She was noticeably disappointed with the prospect of such a picturesque trip without coming back an engaged woman. I had to do something. FAST. I quickly became the most bothersome customer my ring manufacturer had probably ever had. I was on the phone with them twice a day everyday. Coordinating with the manufacturer, potential relatives who would assist dropping the ring off to me in Arizona and rude hotel workers alike. I did whatever I possibly could to try and get this ring to me before we had our guided tour through Antelope Canyon (if you want to propose to your loved one, please consider this place!). In the end, the ring manufacturer outdid themselves and got the ring delivered to me the morning of the trip. Now Katee and I departed for Arizona, and the best part of it all is that she assumed that the proposal wasn't even possible.

continued... She literally had no clue. And if you know Katee, she doesn't like to be out-of-the-loop. She doesn't like to be caught off guard. And on the morning of June, 23rd that's exactly what she was. As we strolled through Antelope Canyon, awestruck by the beautiful rock formations I had a secret to share with Katee. As we approached an area in the tour popular for taking couple photos I received the signal from our tour guide that this was my time to shine. Katee positioned herself, as she does so well, ready to take a photo surely bound for her Instagram page. Little did she know the post wouldn't be about the rock formations of Antelope Canyon but for a different type of rock entirely. As I delayed her photo opp attempting to retrieve the ring, much to her displeasure I felt a surreal feeling. Not a feeling of anxiety or nervousness but a feeling of knowing my life was changing for the better. As she slowly realized what was occurring and I began uttering such heartfelt words of love and devotion (words that Katee definitely does not recollect due to her excitement) the rest of our tour went crazy with admiration for our love. Needless to say the rest of the tour was no longer amazement and photos of Antelope Canyon but shock that I somehow pulled the wool over her eyes and gave her the proposal that not only she deserves but our love deserved. I can honestly say, without hesitation, that the day I asked Katee to be my wife was truly the best day of my life.