In the era of online dating, Kayla found O’Brien on Hinge. After texting for a little over a week, we went out on our first date which turned into a week long of dates and a lifetime of happiness.

We went out bowling (OB wore sweatpants which Kayla won’t let him live it down) and to IHOP where we talked for hours, Kayla dropped silverware because she was so nervous and OB ate his whole meal which was big lol

The day started as normal as can be. We had our godson for the weekend and his parents came to pick him up that morning. After that, it was time to shower and head to Kayla’s parent’s house for a “normal” family get together.

As we pulled off the exit, OB started searching for a song (matrimony by wale and usher). He was grabbing Kayla’s hand, like he always did before, to kiss it and hold on tight. While Kayla saw the same OB he always is, OB was getting nervous by the second. He pulled into the back entrance of the neighborhood which was odd to Kayla but she didn’t say anything until there were a lot of cars on their street. Still, Kayla did not catch on.

We walked in the house to familiar family friends but majority of everyone was outside. Kayla stepped outside to hug her mom and immediately saw OB’s mom off to the side who she didn’t think would be there. Then saw their godson’s parents and in an excited voice Kayla asks “what are you guys doing here?” She scanned the rest of outside to see all of OB’s family also there off to the side. Another, more nervous “what are you guys doing here?”

OB took Kayla’s hands in his to tell her the past 2 years have been the best he could ever ask for. “Don’t cry” *nervous laugh* Kayla’s grandma tells “speak up!” The words blurred for Kayla and OB as Kayla realized this was really happening and OB realized he was really doing this.

A quick turn to his best friend for the ring and then he was down on one knee saying “Kayla Marie Blocker, will you marry me?” Of course the awhs were loud and the ring was not sitting up right but Kayla nervously said yes! As all the cameras and phones were on them. A perfect fit for the ring and the tears started flowing!