It all started in September of 2019 at UW-Stout. We met in the dorms, and from there, spent a lot of time together during the first half of our sophomore year. We hit it off quickly, and our connection grew even stronger as we navigated life in college. But then, in 2020, everything changed—COVID hit, and we were sent home. Even though we were no longer in the same place, Cole and I made sure to stay in touch through the ups and downs of the pandemic.

After months of staying connected, Cole finally asked me to be his girlfriend on August 8th, 2020. From that point forward, we continued to make memories together, supporting each other as we finished our college years.

I graduated from Stout in May of 2022, and spent a few months living with my parents while Cole finished his degree. By January 2023, we were both ready for the next step—looking for a place to call our own. After a short search that didn’t quite lead to the right home, we decided to build instead.

Cole graduated in May of 2023, and just a month later, on June 30th, we closed on our first home together. It was an exciting new chapter in our lives, and we couldn’t have been more ready.

Traveling has always been an important part of our relationship, so when we decided to take a last-minute trip to Naples, Florida to visit family, I had no idea what Cole had planned. On February 24th, 2024, in front of the beautiful fountain in Naples, he surprised me with a proposal. It was the perfect moment, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

We’re looking forward to everything life has in store for us next—building our life together, and sharing many more adventures along the way!

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