It's a modern-day love story. He swiped right. She swiped right. She messaged first (Bumble, of course). Davis asked Abby to meet him at El Patron for their first date... And they closed down the restaurant. Their only regret was not ordering margaritas. From that point on, everything felt so natural between the two of them. They made their relationship official on October 28, 2023, while making pizza at Abby's apartment.

From then on, the two were inseparable. They spend the winter meeting each other's families, attending family events, and going to lots of Abby's brother's track meets in Mankato.

In January, Davis bought his house in Rochester, when he finally moved out of his parents' house. At this point, the two started spending lots of time looking for furniture, doing small house projects, and having a fun along the way. Abby was sure to put her touch in all these house projects, hoping one day, it would be her house too.

In May, Abby moved in with Davis, officially making "his house," "their home". This was the start to a busy summer for the couple, where they spent lots of time with family and friends. Their love continued to grow as they learned more about one another.

In the fall, Davis's plumbing classes began again, with only one year left until he finished his plumbing apprenticeship. It was also around this time when Abby and Davis began talking more seriously about beginning a future together. After going ring shopping, the pair knew the engagement would come sooner than they had originally thought, but they were so excited to officially begin their lives together.

On October 26, 2024, Davis planned the most perfect date day for their one year anniversary. Abby was hopeful that this would be the day that Davis would ask her to be his wife. But after going to a nice restaurant, the pumpkin patch, and the zoo, there was still no ring... yet. That night when Abby and Davis were making pizza in their kitchen, Davis finally got down on one knee to ask Abby to be his wife! She was so excited, she forgot to say yes, but eventually did. The next day, they celebrated their engagement with their families with a pizza party.

And our story continues! We cannot wait to start our next chapter as Mr. and Mrs. Erickson!

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