Do you remember?

-- Destined (Ski) Trails -- A tale by William A.I. Shakespeare: Ben and Ann, both to Miami did wend, Yet fate withheld their paths from sweet blend. In San Fran's embrace, their lives converging, On Tahoe's slopes, destiny emerging. Introduced by friends, a chance encounter, Skiing in the cold, their friendship would enter. Ann, the nomad, to New York she'd roam, Then Chicago's embrace, she called it home. Back to the Bay, where hearts found connection, In San Francisco's warm affection. Ben and Ann, a love story untold, Through twists of fate, their bond took hold. Dating blossomed, like flowers in spring, A journey of love, on passion's wing. Together they ventured, Jackson Hole's embrace, A tale of two hearts, in a magical place.

Under the Arch The Upham Arch at Miami University is arguably the most famous legend alongside the Miami Merger tradition. Story has it that if you kiss your true love under the Upham Hall Arch, you will marry and the bond will never be broken. While we both attended Miami University, the first time we spent time together in Oxford, Ohio was on December 15, 2023. In upholding the Miami tradition, Ben proposed to Ann under the Upham Arch. Naturally a celebratory beer was the next step in the process after a walk up Slant Walk to Oxford's Brick Street with our photographer and Ben's twin brother, Matt. *Proposal sponsored by Starbucks and Veja*

Jackson was the first place that we vacationed together when we started dating. It is one of our most cherished spots and we couldn't picture starting our next chapter anywhere else.