Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr He announced his engagement to Olivia Carter Days after his first professional start.
Pennix Jr., 24, shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the proposal's preparation via Instagram On Sunday, December 30th. In the video, Pennix Jr. is seen surprising Carter with a bouquet of roses before getting down on one knee.
The words “Marry me” were written in giant red letters next to a bunch of red roses and candles. “I will love you forever 🤞🏾 can’t wait to live with you ❤️💍,” he captioned the post.
In the second upload, Pennix Jr. and Carter kissed under the messages while she held out her hand Show her ring In another shot. After the show, Pennix Jr. and Carter posed for photos with their loved ones.
“The sweetest love ❤️.” “Olivia and Michael 12/24/2024,” she wrote via Instagram.
Penix Jr. and Carter had been dating for several years. Sports Illustrated I mentioned.
Carter attended the University of Nevada where she played on the women's soccer team. For his part, Penix Jr. started playing for the Indiana Hoosiers before joining the Washington Huskies. He was drafted to the Falcons in April and made his first start on December 22.
Carter has previously expressed her love for Penix Jr., including while celebrating his birthday in May.
She captioned it, “Happy birthday my love 🤍.” Instagram mail. “Celebrating you is easy, loving you is even easier. You are a beautiful human being inside and out. You are one of a kind. No one even comes close to how special you are. You are so consistent and intentional in everything you do. You will never miss an opportunity, and you will lead by example every day.” .
Carter's sweet post included a video compilation of several moments throughout their relationship. She continued to praise Penix Jr. In the comment.
“Thank you so much for being you. Thank you for loving me the way you do. Being with you seems unreal. You make me feel on top of the world every day. You have a huge heart and I'm grateful that I'm the one to cherish you,” she wrote. “Michael You My best friend and the man I always prayed for. I thank God that he brought us together. The best chapter of my life started the day you walked in and I am so lucky to have a friend like you. Cheers to you baby! Happy birthday handsome. I love you ♾️.”
Benix Jr. replied: “Thank you beautiful ❤️.” “I love you so much.”