During college (2013-2017), Hannah became friends with Ashley, who happened to be Mason's first cousin. Fast forward to December 15th 2018, Hannah and Mason were both invited to the same party celebrating Tony's (Ashley's dad/Mason's uncle) birthday. Mason and Hannah met when Mason needed a pool partner. To that, Hannah said, "I like pool!" This was when we discovered we both had a similar sense of humor due to our lack of pool skills. We had more laughs than wins.

After that day, we started texting because we both still had tickets to buy for the Moondance Jam that Mason's and Ashley's family would go to. As a group, we needed one more campsite and we were going to split the cost. We have talked every day since Mason first reached out.

Our relationship was long distance, with Hannah living in Mandan, ND and Mason living in Motley, MN (a 5 hour drive). Hannah later became a Minnesota resident. First, living in Brooklyn Park. Then, moving to the Motley.

Mason was given minimal criteria for an engagement and that was to make it a surprise and meaningful. He achieved both proposing on a Monday evening walk around our land with our dog and a beautiful sunset. Our walks are some of our most cherished time together.

We enjoy our life in the country with our dog, Stella, and our cat, Molly.