In September of 2023, Michael and Allison left for a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. It happened to fall over their 1 year anniversary, but mostly by coincidence when planning the trip (gotta jump on those cheap flights). They had talked about getting engaged in the near future, but Allison didn't know that Michael had talked to her dad, bought a ring, and carefully packed it into his carry-on bag which he brought to Cancun.

On the morning of their 1 year anniversary, Michael and Allison woke up early to watch the sunrise on the beach. Allison shared with Michael that she had had a dream that night that he proposed on the beach at sunrise - shoutout to Michael for keeping his cool with that one. When they got to the beach, they saw a baby turtle trying to make its way to the ocean and helped him find his way, watching him swim off. Michael propped up his phone to take some photos of themselves, and before Allison knew it, he was on one knee with the most beautiful ring in his hand - she said 'yes'!