Our relationship began the summer after our junior year at Concordia University Wisconsin when Paul asked Audrie on a picnic date.

As summer progressed, we continued to connect through phone calls and texting. Paul drove to Missouri in early August to visit Audrie and experience his first rodeo.

During our next year of classes in Wisconsin, we enjoyed regular dates together. We explored local restaurants, apple orchards, and shared movie nights.

For spring break, we traveled to Panama City Beach with our friends!

Audrie graduated and began her professional career in Cape Girardeau, MO while Paul finished school in Wisconsin. Despite the long distance, our relationship thrived as we supported each other and grew closer through our challenges.

Now, with our long-distance days behind us, we are excited to be in the same city again preparing for our wedding day! We are incredibly thankful to those who have continued to support us throughout our journey.