Our story began when we were just sixteen, two kids who stumbled into something rare and real far earlier than most. From the start, there was an instant pull between us, something deeper than just young love. What started as a teenage spark quickly grew into an unshakable bond from long distance to living together. We weren’t just dating; we were learning life together, growing up side by side. Every moment since has only deepened that connection, proving over and over that we were made for each other.

By seventeen and eighteen, we were already chasing our dreams, side by side. We were buying a house and moving in together. It wasn’t always easy, but we had each other and that made it all feel right. We flipped our home from the floorboards up, not just with siding and paint, but with laughter, shared meals, quiet nights, and endless conversations. And somewhere along the way, our little family grew when we brought home Whiskey, our German shepherd, who’s been a loyal and loving part of our journey.

We’ve always been inseparable, whether we’re sitting on the porch sipping coffee or out in the woods together. Fishing and hunting became more than hobbies, they’re the quiet moments where we find peace, where the world slows down and it’s just us and nature. Those adventures have been filled with memories, from muddy boots to early morning sunrises, always hand in hand. Through it all, we’ve never needed grand plans or big city lights; just being together has always been enough.

And then came that night, the moment he asked me to spend forever with him. We were on a dirt road, music playing, headlights cutting through the night. We danced like no one was watching, the world falling away around us. Then he dropped to one knee under the stars, and I said yes to a future we’ve already started building. It was simple and perfect, just like us, rooted in love, adventure, and the quiet kind of magic that comes from knowing you’ve found your person.

Now, at twenty, we’re standing on the edge of the next chapter, ready to say “I do.” Our story might have started young, but it’s built on a foundation most people spend a lifetime searching for. It’s been four years of growing, building, and loving each other without pause. And if the past is any sign of the future, there’s nothing we can’t face together.