On July 3rd, Jake planned the most thoughtful and intimate surprise. Just before sunset, we arrived at Kipo’s for what I thought was just a nice dinner together. Instead, he took my hand and walked me down to the pond just as the sunset started to glow. There, Jake gave me a handwritten note - words I will cherish forever. Afterward, he led me down to the docks, where it was just the two of us (with our friend Ande secretly hiding in the bushes to capture the moment on video!). In that quiet moment by the water, Jake asked me to spend forever with him - and I said yes without hesitation. We celebrated afterward with dinner at Kipo’s, joined by my parents, making the night even more special. The proposal was simple, private, and absolutely perfect.