When we showed up to the beach in June of '17, neither of us expected, nor wanted, to meet anyone. We were quite content with how things were going. Little did we know, our lives were about to change, for better or worse.

After one game of volleyball, Peter finally got the courage to ask a girl for her number. A few phone calls in, and some secret (totally not-so-secret) movie dates later, each of us knew we were in it for the long haul.

A few months passed, college started, and the Bills FINALLY made the playoffs. Through several long hot summers, multiple "once in a lifetime snow events," a few road-trips, and countless nights buried in schoolwork or jobs, we each sacrificed time and sleep.

No matter how busy our schedules, we made sure to dedicate time to each other. This journey has tested our patience and grown our love with every challenge.

After six long years of hard work, dedication and patience, we are finally closer to achieving one shared long-term goal: To spend the rest of our lives together.

Our goal would never have been attainable without the support of our loving families. Thank you for those that offered guidance every step of the way and to those keeping watch over us each and every day.

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