If you have ever been to Mystic, CT, you know that it is a quaint little town with a warm welcome feel. The Haley Mansion offers that same welcoming feel.
Shannon and Brendan's love story
They met the old fashioned way – a dating app! Channon had recently moved to Connecticut for nursing school, and she had a rotation at the hospital in Brendan’s city, about 30 minutes away from where she lived. During a dinner break, she and her friends were swiping through Bumble and swiped right on the very handsome Brendan. A few weeks later, in January 2019, they decided to meet for drinks in the town halfway between where they both lived – which is where they live now! They shared a plate of fries (Channon’s favorite) and some laughs, and quickly decided to meet again the next week.
After a few dates, the real test came. Brendan had to meet Channon’s dog, Bonnie. Bonnie is a rescue pup from North Carolina and she and Channon found each other in 2016. Originally, Bonnie had been living with a family who had 6 children. Unfortunately, Bonnie was one family member too many and they could no longer take care of her. Fortunately, all Channon wanted was a dog to love and the rest is history.
Bonnie immediately loved Brendan. Brendan would make bacon for her when he knew she was coming to visit, and he would always make sure the blinds were open, so she could perform her neighborhood watch duties. While Brendan (still) claims she isn’t a real dog, he adores her, and got her a Giants jersey so she can watch the games with him!
In December 2020, they bought their forever home! In February 2021, a few days before Channon’s birthday, they went out for a celebratory dinner. While they were at dinner, Brendan’s family came over and decorated their house with candles, balloons, and pictures of the two of them. When Channon walked in, she thought it was a surprise party for her birthday, even though there were large balloons on the wall that said engaged and Marry Me by Train was playing. She had no idea an engagement was coming! Then Bonnie ran into the room with a t-shirt on that said “mom, will you marry our favorite human?” and Brendan got down on one knee. He said he wanted to propose at home, where they would be making memories for years to come.
