We met online, but we both both knew right off the bat that it was for a reason. After a few weeks of hour-long phone conversations full of laughter and getting past the typical twenty questions, we were ready to meet in person.

Our first date was at Hudson's Grille for the Auburn/Georgia Football game. Lori was over an hour late due to a Junior League Event and was super scared Chris was going to get up and leave! But, Chris patiently waited and the sparks flew the minute Lori walked in the door. We had a great time finally talking in person and Chris asked Lori to be his girlfriend that night! We even agreed to put the AU/UGA rivalry behind us! Ha!

We were both college athletes and found out quickly we had a lot in common, so everything just felt right from the jump. Lori loves how important Chris' family is to him and how much he loves the Lord. Lori has always dreamed of being able to pursue a higher purpose through sharing her fitness journey and Chris has helped make that happen. Chris loves how how kind Lori is to everyone she meets and how she takes care of him.

Over the last couple of years we have had so much fun getting to know each other through all kinds of fun dates! Chris takes Lori to places like Braves and Hawks games and Lori loves taking Chris to concerts and Broadway shows at The Fox. During the week we enjoy cooking together then watching our favorite shows. On the weekends you can find us at the ballpark watching Chris' nephew Lucas playing baseball or watching his niece Adalyn dance at KSU. We like taking our furbabies Lila, Magnolia, and Toby to the dog park when the weather is nice or hanging out at the pool. We are so excited to have our first home together where we can have our friends and family over for supper. Chris loves to grill and Lori enjoys cooking and baking.

While our palette is completely different, we have found our favorite restaurants in the Atlanta area and we even have our regular spots now where they know us by name!

One of our favorite date nights is getting dressed up for a nice dinner, then going to a movie. Lori loves being in nature and hiking and we both love being on the water! We've gone camping together and plan to go on many more camping trips!

We are looking forward to combining our interests and have so many things planned when we get married!

God knew what He was doing when He brought us together. We are so blessed to have found each other at the perfect time.

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