His mom used to be her babysitter. They basically grew up together. Attended the same elementary school, and then on to the same high school. They started dating, and both went off to separate colleges. They both graduated from college, got jobs, bought a house and then a dog. He said to her, " well I've got just about everything I need, a house, a dog, All that's missing is my wife." He then got down on one knee, and asked, " will you merry me?"