We met playing a game we both love. To call it Love & Basketball would be cliche, but nevertheless, it started with our common love for the game and ended up in an engagement. Little did we know, our love for the beautiful game of basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kobe Bryant were just the beginning of our story.

The term all in God's timing resonates deeply for the both of us. When we first met, we were laser focused on our independent aspirations. Chris had a 5-year plan in which he was determined to fulfill each and every goal he set out for himself. Single. Well, it's safe to say that God had other plans.

On the other hand, I was on my way to becoming a well traveled, successful lawyer, just having graduated from the University of Santa Barbara California in three years with a degree in Political Science and an emphasis in pre-law. I was determined to travel for a year and study for the LSATs before applying to law school the following year. From there, I was sure that nothing mattered more than the successful career I envisioned for myself. God had other plans.

After three short months of me kicking Chris's butt on the court, we began dating in November of 2019. We've been inseparable ever since. Our goals and ambitions took a different turn than what we both originally pictured for ourselves, but there is no doubt, the plan God had in store for us was even bigger and better than we could have imagined.

Our lives became seamlessly intertwined and the notion of yours and mine became ours. It was apparent that we were made for each other. From our core values, hobbies, beliefs, and goals, I couldn't have picked a more perfect person to spend the rest of my life with. Chris is my partner, confidant, security blanket, and best friend all weaved into one.

We've navigated some of the toughest challenges life has to offer; each losing a treasured parent in the span of two years. It was a trial by fire that our trust, love, respect, and foundation were forged. Iron sharpens iron.

We are grateful for the love we've built, and can't wait to share it with you on our special day! We wouldn't be the people we are today without you, and look forward to celebrating the beginning of our forever with YOU!

K&C