Katie and Alex met in the halls of Walla Walla High School, where quick wit and playful banter turned two jokesters into fast friends. They shared school dances, inside jokes, countless conversations, and of course, a few lively debates. Katie was drawn to Alex’s unwavering confidence, while Alex adored Katie’s playful free spirit.

Though life took them to different places, they were drawn to each other like magnets. No matter the distance, it was only a matter of time before they would find their way back to one another. What began as a familiar friendship slowly grew into something more, until one late summer evening four years ago, when Alex finally kissed Katie — a moment when time stood still and everything changed.

The rest became our favorite story to tell.