We met in an Adult Christian Education Class at McLean Pres on a cold November Sunday of 2022. After the obligatory nice to meet you's went around, Spenny's brother, Cooper, asked if Shannon would like to come back to their place for waffles. Spenny recalls that Shannon was rather quiet and intense during the brunch festivities, but did note that she had a great smile. After many more Sunday morning run-ins during Sunday school, Spenny asked Shannon if he could join her on a bike ride. We rode through the many back roads of Great Falls and had a lovely time, but the word "date" was never mentioned. Shannon was completely clueless to the fact that Spenny was interested in her at all and thought she had gained another bike friend. Two and a half weeks later, on St. Patrick's Day, Spenny asked Shannon on an official first date. Fast forward to December where Spenny was down on one knee at the top of Annapolis Rock in Maryland asking Shannon to marry him. Without hesitation she said YES. "1000% YES." We took some time overlooking the farm lands of Maryland before hiking down the mountain to enjoy a meal we both make quite well - PB&Js. The Lord has been so gracious to us and we are incredibly thankful that He has brought us together. We are so excited to begin the journey of marriage together, surrounded by those we care for the most!