On December 23, 2022, the day after the heaviest snow fall all winter in the Des Moines area, Matt woke up anxious and full of nerves knowing it was the day he was going to pop the big question. After securing John's permission, Matt had to fight through the heaviest part of the previous day's blizzard to pick up the ring, and he had it hidden and ready for that night.

The morning was beautiful. Everything was blanketed with a fresh layer of snow and the sun was shining. Matt and Jane planned to spend the day looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for Grayson and then relaxing before church that evening. While they drove to the mall, Matt commented on how they should have a truck to get through the snow better than his car. Jane jokingly said, "I'll buy you a truck as soon as you buy me a ring!" Matt laughed thinking, "what are the odds" knowing he already had a ring at home for her.

After a short afternoon of shopping Matt and Jane came home and relaxed before getting ready for church. After church Matt made Jane his "famous" homemade chicken parm, one of her favorite meals he has made her. As it got closer to Matt asking Jane the big question, he became more and more nervous wondering what exactly he was going to say.

As Jane and Matt ate, Matt started acting a little different the closer they got to finishing their meal. When they finished eating Matt asked Jane if she would like some dessert. Confused, knowing they didn't have anything other than some store bought cookies, Jane said "sure" and asked why Matt was acting so weird.

Matt then went to get the ring he had hidden. When returning to the kitchen, he got a cookie and told Jane to close her eyes. She knew something was going on and asked again why Matt was acting so weird. After telling her to close her eyes again she did. Matt put the ring on the cookie in front of Jane and told her to open her eyes. After opening her eyes Jane looked up at Matt wondering what was going on. Using his eyes to say "look at the cookie" she looked down seeing the ring. After gasping in shock, Matt got down on his knee to ask Jane if she would marry him.

Of course, we all know what she said and that is why you're all here reading this. We are so excited for what our future holds and while we have created so many amazing memories already, we can't wait to spend our lifetime making many many more.

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