We first met while living in the dorms during our time at school. It wasn’t until the winter of 2020 that we officially started dating.

Laramie became the backdrop to so many wonderful memories—hiking, exploring campus together, and cheering on the Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls at countless games.

In the spring of 2023, Colin graduated and moved back home to Kansas City to start his new job, marking the beginning of our long-distance chapter. Those months were filled with weekend getaways, making every moment we spent together even more special.

By the next spring, Colin was ready to take the next step. On April 16, 2024, he popped the question—and, of course, the answer was YES!