At the beginning of the 2008 marching season Wesley found himself the only trombonist and Rachel was a scared little freshman. He quickly took her under his wing and they began talking. She was completely oblivious to his flirtation but NO ONE else was. When told she was not allowed to date someone so much older Rachel simply said, "Oh that's just Wesley."

In all of the chaos that is the Apple Festival, Rachel and Wesley found an iota of time to head to the fair. With their one day off they met up with friends, ate fair food, and rode rides. Most importantly Wesley convinced Rachel to ride the Ferris Wheel with him where he asked her to be his girlfriend.

It was time again for the Apple Festival and Rachel, still involved with the band, was busy as ever. Every year they had at least made it into town to ride the Ferris Wheel together (except while Wesley was in Japan). This year it didn't look like they would have a lot of time between her band schedule and his work. Calling in "sick," Wesley managed to make it Friday night to enjoy live music, food, and of course the Ferris Wheel. Staying with tradition, this is where he asked her to marry him and where she squeaked out a mmmhmmm and was otherwise speechless.