Ethan and Sasha met in Ms. Jostad's preschool class. They then continued to go to school together K-12 in Bottineau. They crushed on each other on and off from second grade until they finally started dating.

They both moved to Bismarck in August 2017, but never made anything official. Part of that reason could be related to the fact that Skyler kicked him out of our apartment.... ha! Ethan eventually moved back home, and Sasha moved to Fargo to attend NDSU. Finally, over Thanksgiving break in 2018, they decided to try their shot at a relationship.

Once COVID hit, Sasha decided to move back to Bottineau and live with Ethan and Casey instead of attend her senior year at NDSU in person. She finished her classes online, while working at Bottineau Public School as a Substitute Teacher.

In April of 2021, Ethan and Sasha moved into Ethan's grandparents house on the farm in Omemee with their two golden retrievers, Harley and Oakley.

On July 30th, 2022, Sasha found out she was pregnant with Clayton. Ethan was so calm about the situation, meanwhile, Sasha was freaking out - ha!

Ethan proposed on December 30th in their home and Sasha asked him at least 7 times if he was sure.

Clayton Lyle Kippen was born on March 24, 2023. Their life now had a new meaning.

They are beyond excited to share this special day with everyone, and to finally all have the same last name in the house! :)

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