Who can remember how it began? Yes, we can, but it's really not the important part. The important things are that after we met we just continued...to show up, to adapt, to explore, to grow a relationship, to fall in love, to build a life. Somewhere along the way it began to dawn on us that we had already made our choice to be, and continue to be, together.

Timing is everything, no? We have navigated life, adventured, made friends, connected families, and soaked up covid-enforced staying in. In early 2024, Chris planned a Valentine's weekend in Charleston. Chris planned! A gorgeous hotel downtown, oysters and bloodies, and a proposal on Folly Beach. A ring-toast and time with my Charleston girls rounded out a perfect day and banner weekend. No, it was not really a surprise (since most people ask!)--we've been talking about it for years—welcome and timely and with some lovely new hardware! Now we make it official.