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Answer: One potentially extraordinary reaction. *record scratches* "Yep, that's us. You're probably wondering how we ended up here. To sum it up in a few words would be an injustice so let's go back to the beginning." (Katie: little cheesy, but I'll let it pass) *Flashback starts*Spring Semester 2016 Michigan State University - I'm just coming off of winter break and headed into one of the most challenging semesters of my life, and with every new semester, there comes a new lab. This one just happened to be Organic Chemistry Lab 1. We are randomly assigned partners and lab benches, and that's where it all began, right? 2 star-crossed lovers meet fatefully as lab partners, right? Ha ha - WRONG. My lab partner Will and I handled one side of the aisle, and across the aisle, a guy named Michael and a cute girl with brown curly hair owned the other side. The lab went smoothly, the occasional acid spill and banter from one side of the aisle from a slightly cocky kid who thought he knew what he was doing and a confident girl who actually did. (Katie: I had no idea what I was doing and often had to ask Cole for help because I ignored the instructions) The semester comes to a close, and by this point, the two had become friends after bonding over the hatred of organic chemistry and a fondness for the Arctic Monkeys AM album. I had finally worked up the courage to ask her out, it took all semester, but I did it. The boy asks out the girl, and this is where our story begins! - Just kidding - she said no... twice... This is just the prologue of the story! (Katie: I still thought he was cute, though) Fast forward a few years, you know, a few years older, a few years wiser, and I was minding my own business when I received a message through the most honored and noble method of communication, Snapchat. It was an adorable woodblock set with the elemental symbols for Calcium, Flourine, Iron, Iodine, and Neon spelling out CaFFeINe, the only thing keeping me at least semi-focused throughout college. (Katie: Thanks, mom, for the sign, I caught a husband with it)I couldn't hold in my excitement and thought it was pretty clever. It was kinda funny that THAT led to our first date (Sansu, of course!) and started what would be a lifetime of love and support, but it was cute. That little message has led to a lot of amazing adventures. That little spark has taken us to Tennessee, Arizona, St. Thomas, moved us across the state, created a home together with two adorable cats and a group of friends and family that add so much more to our lives. There comes a point where you can look at someone or get a text or a phone call from someone that brings a smile to your face. They become part of you, and you hold them close to your heart. If we are lucky enough, we get to keep them. There comes a point where you can look at someone and just know that you want to spend the rest of your life with that person. April 29, 2021, she said yes!(Katie: way too cheesy) All of this brings us to May 8, 2022, where one story ends, and another begins. We are very excited to share this day with you, and we hope we can bring about the joy in you all that we have experienced with all of you. We hope to see you there!Love, Katie, and Cole

What do you get when you cross two nerds in an Organic Chemistry Lab?

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Near Maple Brook Golf ClubMake yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Located in Charlotte, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charlotte, an IHG Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Maple Brook Golf Club and The Country Mill.  This hotel is 22 mi (35.4 km) from Michigan State Capitol and 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Lansing Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Maple Brook Golf Club - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  The Country Mill - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi  Bonnie View Golf Course - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi  Summit Sports and Ice Complex - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi  Woldumar Nature Center - 23.4 km / 14.5 mi  First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale - 23.8 km / 14.8 mi  Chisholm Hills Golf Club - 30.3 km / 18.8 mi  Lansing Mall - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi  Hawk Meadow Park - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi  Burchfield Park - 33.7 km / 21 mi  Michigan History Museum - 34.1 km / 21.2 mi  Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame - 34.2 km / 21.3 mi  Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center - 34.8 km / 21.6 mi  Reutter Park - 34.8 km / 21.6 mi  Lansing Art Gallery - 35.4 km / 22 mi  The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charlotte, an IHG Hotel is Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 40.6 km / 25.2 mi This smoke-free hotel offers wheelchair access.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary breakfast is included on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charlotte

Near Maple Brook Golf ClubMake yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Comfort Inn Charlotte in Charlotte, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Maple Brook Golf Club and The Country Mill.  This hotel is 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Michigan State University and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Michigan State Capitol.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Maple Brook Golf Club - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  The Country Mill - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi  First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi  Bonnie View Golf Course - 20.7 km / 12.8 mi  Summit Sports and Ice Complex - 20.7 km / 12.9 mi  Woldumar Nature Center - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi  Chisholm Hills Golf Club - 28.3 km / 17.6 mi  Lansing Mall - 28.8 km / 17.9 mi  Hawk Meadow Park - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi  Burchfield Park - 31.7 km / 19.7 mi  Michigan History Museum - 32.1 km / 19.9 mi  Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame - 32.2 km / 20 mi  Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi  Reutter Park - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi  Lansing Art Gallery - 33.4 km / 20.7 mi  The preferred airport for Comfort Inn Charlotte is Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Comfort Inn Charlotte

Near Maple Brook Golf ClubMake yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.When you stay at Americas Best Value Inn Charlotte, MI in Charlotte, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Maple Brook Golf Club.  This motel is 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Michigan State Capitol and 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Lansing Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Maple Brook Golf Club - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  The Country Mill - 11.2 km / 7 mi  First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale - 20.9 km / 13 mi  Bonnie View Golf Course - 22.1 km / 13.7 mi  Summit Sports and Ice Complex - 22.9 km / 14.2 mi  Woldumar Nature Center - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi  Chisholm Hills Golf Club - 30.5 km / 18.9 mi  Lansing Mall - 30.9 km / 19.2 mi  Hawk Meadow Park - 32.9 km / 20.5 mi  Burchfield Park - 33.9 km / 21 mi  Michigan History Museum - 34.2 km / 21.3 mi  Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi  Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi  Reutter Park - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi  Lansing Art Gallery - 35.5 km / 22.1 mi  The preferred airport for Americas Best Value Inn Charlotte, MI is Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 38 km / 23.6 mi This motel offers designated smoking areas.Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Katie & Cole

Katie & Cole

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