We went on a hike in Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins where we spent several hours on this bench, talking and enjoying the view before going into town for supper, our sunburns in tow.

Unable to attend the family vacation, Madelyne stayed home. Chris spent the weekend with her and it was then he began to have serious thoughts of proposing marriage.

Chris organized with bridesmaid Sarah to take pictures of the proposal. Timing everything perfectly, Chris proposed to Madelyne at the same spot they had hiked and sat on a bench 11 months and 3 days prior.