“The best thing we found on the internet” has always been our favorite inside joke. Our story started online, but it truly began during our first date at Sycamore Canyon Park. What was supposed to be a quick meet-up turned into six unforgettable hours of talking, laughing, sharing brownies, and sitting on the swings, lost in conversation. At one point, Thomas’ oldest daughter, who knew he was on a date, thought he had been kidnapped because he’d been gone for so long.

From that day on, we’ve been inseparable. Our connection was effortless, our conversation endless—it felt like we had known each other forever. And just like that first date, we’ve continued to set aside time for a weekly date night ever since.

And to think, it all started with Kailey hearting Thomas’ profile picture and led to our very own fairy-tale ending.

Kailey and Thomas had planned a trip to Yosemite to spend some quality time together. Weekly date nights had always been a special tradition for them, so this trip felt like the perfect opportunity for Thomas to plan something unforgettable.

On their first night, they hiked three miles uphill to Mirror Lake and the Rock Cairns—a place Kailey had visited countless times with family and friends, and her absolute favorite spot in the world. Thomas carried a 50+ pound backpack, casually brushing off its weight, saying it was “super light” and just had a few things for “date night.”

As the sun began to set over Half Dome, Thomas strung up twinkling lights, scattered photos of their most cherished memories across a blanket, and played the violin version of “Marry Me” softly through a speaker. Kailey, blindfolded and wearing noise-canceling headphones, had no idea what was unfolding around her.

When everything was ready, Thomas guided her to the spot and gently removed her blindfold. Before asking the question, he did his best to hold back tears as he told her how much she means to him and how he can’t imagine life without her. Then, he knelt down and asked, “Will you marry me?”

They held each other, both crying tears of joy, fully immersed in a moment they’ll cherish forever. That night, they walked back to their campsite, made s’mores by the fire, and talked about their future—excited to begin the next chapter of their lives together.