We met in church at young an age, but did not become friends until college. We started spending more time together through our singles group at church and became good friends. After years of friendship, missed opportunities and several set up attempts, we began slowly dating.

Rex planned for us to go to Goetta Fest with his sister and her family after church. He tried to convince Laura to paint her nails before leaving, but she would not listen. On the way to what Laura thought was Goetta Fest, Rex said there was a change of plans and they were going to the mall and then to meet his other sister at Ault Park for some pictures. Once arriving at Ault Park, Rex said they needed to look for some flowers for pictures and then proposed in a garden. His sister was there hiding to take pictures for us. Rex then surprised Laura with both their families together at her parents house for dinner and to share the engagement.