Jordan and I met one fateful night in October of 2017. I had just moved to Denver earlier that summer, on a whim, thanks to a friend offering to get a place together. We got to talking on an online dating app, and he told me he's not usually in town but was in the area, as he had another date that stood him up that night. We met up at a Starbucks on Colfax and got to chatting. Not long after, we began dating.

That same year I was invited to his family's Santa Fe & Pagosa Springs trip. I truly felt welcomed and loved by his family. Jordan's parents, Ron and Maria, and his sister Taylor showed such generosity and friendliness to me that I already felt like I was a part of the family.

In May 2019, I decided to move in with Jordan at his family's ranch in the foothills. During this time, we cultivated our passions for farming and gardening. I started two raised bed vegetable gardens next to the house. That next year, we welcomed new additions to our herd, four new baby goats in March of 2020.

The pandemic hit us that month, and our lives took quite the turn. We were able to persevere however, and learn new skills and hobbies. I picked up sourdough baking, and have been using the same sourdough starter for close to a year. We adopted two eight week old kittens, Nova and Luna, in May 2020.

On November 24th, 2020 Jordan proposed to me on the riverbank in Steamboat Springs. We were on a mini-vacation there to enjoy the hot springs, and he surprised me when he popped the question! Little did I know, his proposal had been weeks in the making. He picked out the most amazing engagement ring from Jewelry by Johan - made with meteorite and turquoise. He had been talking to my mom and sister, ensuring he had their blessings. So when he got down on one knee, and asked if I wanted to be with him forever, of course I said yes!

Less than a month after our engagement, I found out I got accepted into the physician assistant program at Rocky Vista University right here in Denver. Everything in our lives was falling into place, and it could not have been more perfect. I am so excited to take this next step in our journey, and I can't wait to see what our future holds.

A&J

Wedding Day