Gianni and I first met in April of 2014 on the school bus after Gianni moved to Bellbrook during 5th grade. We became best friends after countless bus rides to and from school, making some of our most favorite memories together. Our friendship continued to grow with us and after five years of being "just friends" we began dating September 21st, 2018 after sharing homeroom together our sophomore year. Seeing each other every day at school was apparently not enough time so we both began working at Spring Valley Tree Farm the summer after Sophomore year which soon became a place so special to us and our relationship. We graduated high school together in 2021 and both went on to Wright State before Gianni decided to expand his role in the landscaping company he works for. After nearly five years together, Gianni proposed on May 20th at Spring Valley Tree Farm where we had spent so many summers before. Gianni has continued working full-time while also adjusting to his new role in ownership for Clean Cut Lawn and Landscaping, and I am continuing my third year at Wright State for a degree in biology. While our hectic schedules may not always align, we never fail to make time for one another and continue to support each other. We cannot be happier about continuing our life together and sharing our love! -Allie <3