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It all started about seven years ago, when Annie was finishing high school and Brady had just completed his Associate’s degree and was settling into the working world. We met through mutual friends who, to this day, continue to play a big part in our lives. Over the next couple of years, our friend group became inseparable, doing just about everything together. Somewhere between late-night bonfires and endless conversations, we started to truly see each other. Brady, always the gentleman, became someone Annie could talk to about anything—offering a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or a joke when she needed a laugh. Our first date? Classic North Dakota—Brady picked Annie up from her mom’s house to go camping at Lake Tschida with friends. Sitting by the fire after a few cold ones, we shared our first kiss under the stars. That night marked the beginning of something we both knew was special. As time went on, we found ourselves spending more and more time together. A trip to Las Vegas with friends sealed the deal—on February 12, 2021, in front of the iconic Bellagio Fountains, Brady officially asked Annie to be his girlfriend. (Yes, we’re both romantics at heart.) Some of our favorite memories came from our annual vacations to Spearfish, South Dakota, where we relaxed, unplugged, and spent time fly fishing (thanks to Annie’s brother, Nathan, for showing us the ropes), tubing the river (Brady’s “favorite”—even though he flipped his tube every year), and accidentally turning “short” hikes into 7-mile treks. We also made so many memories close to home—barrel racing jackpots and rodeos, where Brady was always Annie’s biggest cheerleader, and long summer evenings spent baling or raking hay. One lesson we learned: jumping out of tractors into hidden holes is a great way to sprain an ankle. (Annie knows this firsthand.) One of the many things we laughed about early on was the cat situation. When we first met, Annie had been told Brady was allergic to cats. She believed it—until she noticed him secretly petting every friend’s cat in sight. Turns out, Brady wasn’t just not allergic—he was a total cat magnet. When we moved in together, Annie brought along her cat, Darla, who she bottle-fed from just days old. Brady always insisted he “wasn’t a cat person,” but now Darla spends most of her time curled up in his lap. Safe to say, she’s found her person too. That same year, we added another member to the family—our dog, Kota. She quickly became our everything. While she’s definitely a mama’s girl, she listens to her dad more (as much as that pains Annie to admit). Kota is the sweetest, quirkiest girl with the biggest personality, and she’s made our home complete. Through all the highs and lows, Brady was Annie’s rock—especially throughout her long college journey. After five years at DSU and three more at the University of Mary, Annie earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Brady was there cheering her on every step of the way. One unforgettable story that still makes us laugh: Annie let Brady ride a young horse she had been training—one that had never bucked before. That is, until Brady swung his leg over. One bloody nose later, Annie was speechless… but Brady got back on and went for a ride. If that’s not love, we don’t know what is. Another favorite memory was a spontaneous Sunday drive that turned into an all-day adventure. We had no plan—just coffee, a country playlist, and each other. We ended up lost on gravel roads, found a hidden lake, and watched the sunset from the back of Brady’s truck. It was one of those ordinary days that reminded us how extraordinary our love really is. Four amazing years later, Brady proposed in the most perfect way—on a quiet evening in the barn while feeding horses. It was simple, heartfelt, and so us. We can’t wait to begin the next chapter of our lives together and celebrate it with all of you—our favorite people.

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