What began as High School Sweethearts turned into a committed long-distance relationship where we grew individually and matured as a couple. Gabe playing football at Boise State, and Ali playing soccer at CSUF. Our love for each other grew immensely even through the challenge of distance. After we hung up our boots as student-athletes, we began a new journey as young adults growing together, loving life and starting our professional careers.

Fast forward to our 11 year anniversary.

Picture this: Gabe decisively plans our anniversary celebration. Ali is suspicious, but can't let him know. To Ali's surprise, Gabe took her on a nostalgic journey of their past. Dinner at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles (where they celebrated their first year anniversary) followed by a night of ice skating at the Anaheim Ice Rink (where they first met 11 years prior). Entering the rink, Ali was blown away by what appeared in front of her. A red carpet led to the center of the rink where a bouquet of flowers laid adjacent to rose petals spelling out "Will You Marry Me?".