Met - October 2017

First date - January 2020

She lost many of his fishing lures - April 2020

Engaged Anyway - December 2021

Beginning of Forever - August 2024

Kate's Story-

Christmas work party 2019

“Excuse me ma’am, would it be a problem if I sat next to you?” Glancing up I was shocked to see it was Chris Boatman. We had nothing in common - I balanced numbers in an office and he worked on the concrete crew. My “spare time” consisted of five kids, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. But I’m sassy so I responded, “I’ll let ya know!”

After food was eaten and raffle prizes won, Chris asked me to go to dinner with him sometime. I blew him off, not wanting to mix work and personal. Figured he’d forget by the next day.

Spoiler: he didn’t.

It’s been almost 4 years since that company Christmas party. That form-oil-covered, tobacco-chewing construction worker turned out to be a diamond in the rough and exactly what I needed. I’m so thankful for this man.

Gifts are appreciated but not expected. Your presence is present enough!