It was an early Saturday morning. Carson, Tristin, and Tristin's two best friends, Alexis and John, got on a 6:00am ferry to Catalina Island. (This was going to be Tristin and Carson's second time coming to Catalina. The first time they went was during their first vacation together.) On the way there, they played UNO to pass the time.

As soon as they got to the island, they ate breakfast and started planning out their day. Little did they realize a lot of things on the island are really expensive or already booked. The game plan became to go see the botanical garden, play some mini golf, get some lunch and lastly, go see the Buena Vista view point before getting back on the ferry to go home. They get to the botanical garden and start walking the trail, while also taking pictures of the plants. The trail has a beautiful monument on the top of hill where you can look out and enjoy the scenery. Of course, Tristin asks Alexis and John if they want some pictures of them together with the view behind them. While this was happening, Carson was being sneaky behind Tristin, getting something from his backpack. Tristin takes some photos and in return, Alexis asks if Tristin and Carson want some as well. As soon as they got in position, Carson got on one knee and nervously got the words out, "Tristin, will you marry me?" The birds were paid actors at this point, cherping away, while Tristin jumps in a circle excitingly and says "yes." For the rest of the day, Carson felt more relaxed and Tristin felt giddy with excitement.

Who knew that the second time Tristin & Carson would come to Catalina Island would be the day that changed their lives forever.

T&C