Our first date lasted over four hours—and we could’ve kept talking all night. The conversation was effortless, and we clicked right away. For our second date, we went up Bald Mountain on the razor, and it just confirmed what we already felt: this was something special.

From that point on, we were inseparable. Not long after, I got to meet Jared’s daughter, Harlee. We hit it off immediately and quickly became a little trio. That summer was full of adventures—days on the river, trips to Pismo, and lots of laughter. We fell in love with each other and with the life we were building.

Living at the red house on the river has been our little slice of happiness, and it was there we started dreaming about the future together. On December 30th—Jared’s birthday—we took a trip to Pismo with Harlee. After an amazing dinner, we took a walk on the pier. That’s when Jared popped the question. I couldn’t say “yes” fast enough!

It was the perfect moment, made even more meaningful with Harlee by our side. We’re so excited to make it official and can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!