Hello Family and Friends,

Cameron and I met in our early twenties while attending Oregon State University—"Go Beavs!"

It was winter when we were introduced by friends. Many of you know what the middle of winter in Corvallis, Oregon, can be like. It’s mostly drenched in rain—truly, never-ending pouring rain...

But, on occasion, it gets cold enough to snow. Feather-like flurries softly fall, accumulating into a few inches of cloudy and sparkly snow. It’s always magical, but often icy and dangerous to drive in.

Even with the unexpected snow that evening, Cameron didn’t cancel our date. He walked over to my apartment and surprised me when I opened the door. He was carrying a box of Oreo cookies and a container of ice cream. My heart was skipping—I was so happy!

At that time, I was living glamorously with cable TV included in my rent, which was a treat for college kids. I loved cozy nights in watching movies. Instead of going out, we spent the evening talking about everything we could think of—music we liked, places we grew up, and foods we couldn’t live without. I instantly felt like I was meeting my best friend.

It felt like we couldn’t imagine a day apart. We walked each other to class every day. Cameron would visit my work toward the end of my shifts at Woodstock’s Pizza and walk me home. We met each other’s siblings, parents, and extended families. We were fitting together and falling in love.

When Cameron graduated with his bachelor’s, I was so proud! Cameron is a genius—kind, calm, and thoughtful.

After my graduation, Cameron and I settled into Corvallis. He had a job downtown near the waterfront, and I was teaching exercise classes at OSU, LBCC, and our favorite neighborhood fitness club, Timberhill. We were living life as fast as we could—working all week and attending every Corvallis event or trip we could imagine. As millennials say, “YOLO.” We both joined city softball and golf leagues. We explored fall festivals, brewery promos, pumpkin patches, winding rivers, clear blue lakes, and, best of all, every family occasion. We showed up! It was fun, young, and free!

Fast forward to winter 2019, while visiting family for the holidays. Cameron received an offer from Meta for a two-year contract in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is a fun city, and this was an amazing opportunity for Cameron. I quickly found a new job, shifting into an operations role at a recruiting company. We drove a U-Haul up I-5 to a never-before-seen duplex in Lower Queen Anne.

We all know what happened next. In truth, Cameron and I were fortunate looking back. When compared to how deeply and sadly the pandemic affected everyone, we were lucky. We kept on working and had a safe neighborhood to live in. Slowly, the world healed, and Seattle opened back up. We met the community here and dove in—attending Mariners games, cultural festivals, and my favorite: concerts! We also had the opportunity to spend quality time with our family in Winatchee, WA. Shout out to cousin Andrea for all the family soccer matches celebrating the Seattle Sounders! Seattle has helped Cameron and me grow up and has given us time to focus on our love. We’ve been together for 13 years.

On January 21st, 2025, during a trip with family and friends to Maui, Cameron proposed. It was sunset, overlooking the beach. Now, we are looking forward to “ever after” with you!

C&A

Wedding Day

Reception

Sunday Brunch