We started dating our senior year of high school! This picture is from our very first date at an apple orchard. We met in study hall, where not much studying took place. We sat at a table with some friends and played cards most days, that's where it all began!

We both got accepted to attend Winona State University! Winona is where we spent our next 4 years and continued our love story!

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we did not get to celebrate a "normal" high school prom together. Instead, we had our own prom at home! We still dressed up, had a nice dinner at home, and danced the night away!

We graduated from Princeton High School! Although our graduation ceremony looked different during the Covid-19 pandemic, we still cherished our accomplishments together.

We started our next chapter together at Winona State University! We loved our time together in this sweet little college town and made memories that will last a lifetime.

Also while in college, we both worked as RAs in the same residence hall for 2 years. We were the best co-workers!

We graduated from Winona State University! We both graduated in 3.5 years with Bachelor degrees. Cole earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in data science and statistics. Claire earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and early childhood education.

We got engaged! Claire said yes while we were our first trip together. Cole popped the question at sunset when visiting the Temple Debod monument in Madrid, Spain. We enjoyed the rest of our international travels as an engaged couple! We are excited to move into the next chapter of our lives together as a married couple, and cannot wait to celebrate this sacrament with all of you!