As most of you know, Josh and I were friends long before becoming a couple. We got to know each other working as vets together at Blue Pearl, but before long we were going to concerts, hiking, camping and exploring the world as friends.

When I decided that I might want to move to Utah, Josh wanted to come explore too... and soon we both found ourselves in love with Salt Lake City, the fresh air and access to the mountains. On the drive back to New York, we realized we might also be in love with each other. While we were nervous about risking our friendship, we dove in head first and it's been a whirlwind romance ever since.

In August, we packed up the car and Laika and began the cross-country drive for our move to our new house in Utah. On the last day of our journey, we finally saw the "Welcome to Utah" sign. Josh immediately pulled the car over and said, "let's get a picture." As I set up the tripod for our camera, Josh went to get Laika out of the car; before I knew it he was on bended knee in front of me, asking me to marry him. We cried, we laughed, and of course I said "yes!"

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