Our story began thanks to a mutual friend, John, who introduced us while we were both in college. At the time, we were living pretty different lives—Hannah was busy playing basketball at Drake, and Colin was on the football team at Notre Dame. We talked on and off for a few years, but since we lived in different cities, it took a while for things to really click. Everything started to fall into place when Colin transferred to Kansas. Now we were finally closer, and what was once a distant connection turned into something more. A football injury sidelined Colin, which, while difficult at the time, ended up being a blessing in disguise. It gave him the chance to visit Hannah in Des Moines, and during those visits, we realized that there was something special between us. A big turning point came when Hannah moved to Kansas City for work. Being in the same city made all the difference, and it wasn’t long before we knew we wanted to build a life together. Over time, we met each other’s families, and getting to know them was such a rewarding experience. It felt like our worlds were really coming together. After two and a half years of dating, Colin decided it was time to make it official. He proposed in West Des Moines, where so many important moments in our story had already happened. And, of course, we can’t forget to mention Barley, our yellow lab, who’s been right by our side through it all! We’re so excited for this next chapter, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!