September 2022

Brookelynn moves to Appleton, Wisconsin, to complete her final clinical internship at a pediatric hospital in Green Bay.

Brookelynn and her new roommate decide to explore downtown Appleton where they meet Tyler, a born and raised Midwesterner, & his friends.

The rest is truly history...

October 2022

Tyler asks Brookelynn on their first date; she hesitantly says yes, knowing she will be moving back to Texas just before Christmas. The date was a success and both begin to wonder what in the world they were getting themselves into.

They then spend every Wednesday evening together; Tyler typically cooks dinner, while Brookelynn works on homework. Weekends are spent with Tyler's friends, who have now become her own. Sundays consist of church, McDonalds breakfast, and sweet talks about their families and their dreams for the future.

November 2022

Tyler surprises Brookelynn with Packers vs. Cowboys tickets, along with a conversation that consists of his wish to pursue a relationship despite Brookelynn moving in a month and a half.

The Packers win in overtime; Brookelynn's Cowboy heart is broken and she continues contemplating how she could ever make a long distance relationship work. These two proceed with many conversations; Tyler discusses moving to Texas in the future, if this is something they would both want. Brookelynn is still hesitant and hates the idea of asking him to move away from his family and hometown.

Tyler invites Brookelynn and her roommate to his family's Thanksgiving dinner. Brookelynn declines out of fear of meeting family being too much too fast; Tyler is disappointed (he just surprised her with Cowboys tickets for crying out loud).

December 2022

Brookelynn flies back to Texas for a weekend to walk in her graduation for her masters. She quickly realizes how much she misses Tyler and can't wait to get back to Wisconsin. Tyler is missing Brookelynn and cheering her on as he watches her walk across the stage online.

Brookelynn returns to Wisconsin two days later, driving to Tyler's apartment straight off the plane, and admits how wrong she has been this whole time (duh).

Together they decide to give it a go and agree to enjoy their next three weeks together before tackling long distance.

Brookelynn and Tyler go on dates, soak up time with friends, celebrate an early Christmas, and survive Brookelynn's first major Wisconsin snow storm. They meet one another's parents, and begin to pack up Brookelynn's things.

Brookelynn heads back to Texas three days before Christmas, and the struggle that consists of 1,035 miles begins.

January 2023 - July 2023

Brookelynn and Tyler find the silver linings of long distance. They get creative with facetime dates, become professional care package senders, look forward to morning bible study over the phone, and are always counting down the days till they get one another back in their home state.

June comes, and through lots of prayer and conversations with family, Brookelynn and Tyler decide it's time to close the gap of their home addresses and throw "airport goodbyes" out the window.

Tyler begins packing his things, says his "see you soon's," and decides to begin a new job opportunity in Texas.

August 2023 - February 2024

Tyler officially becomes a Texan!! Brookelynn and Tyler are thrilled to be back in the same state. They get back into the swing of "in person dating," find their new home church, and create their new routine together.

They enjoy their first full holiday season together. Brookelynn and Tyler celebrate Thanksgiving in Wisconsin, and Christmas in Texas.

The two of them finally have a new outlook on airports, as they now trade airport goodbyes for fighting the TSA line hand in hand.

February 29th, 2024, Tyler goes over to Brookelynn's house to ask her father for his blessing.

Dave says yes, Brookelynn is clueless.

Life is sweet.

March 2024

Tyler's parents fly in for Easter. Brookelynn and Tyler love having their family together to celebrate the holiday.

Sun begins to set, Tyler takes Brookelynn outside to "enjoy some quiet." Tyler gets down on one knee to ask a question; Brookelynn gives the easiest three letter answer.

Their family watches from inside the house.

Tears are shed, laughs are shared, and celebratory hugs are given all around.

Brookelynn is becoming a Kramer!!

April 2024 - May 2024

Brookelynn and Tyler begin planning a wedding with the help of their parents.

They put an offer on their first home together (because wedding planning isn't stressful enough) and officially become homeowners 15 days later.

Brookelynn and Tyler thank God for his hand being in every step of their story; they dream of the life they get to build with one another, and give all glory to Him.

Coming soon... October 24, 2024

Best. Day. Ever.

and they can't wait to spend it with YOU!

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