We had our first encounter at 10 and 11 years old when he and his mother moved into the building my mother worked in. We met again as young adults who didn’t have the time or patience for one another The third time is this time, the charm.

On February 14, 2023 Antoine surprised me for lunch at my place of employment. I thought it was going to be a regular lunch date. However, he came in with balloons, flowers and a surprise in his pocket! My engagement ring. I had absolutely no idea he was going to propose. My birthday was the following day so when I saw the balloons, I initially thought he forgot my birthday but nope he made that our engagement day. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you in DC 4.20.24!