We first met in 2021 through mutual friends, and while neither of us knew it at the time, we did both walk away thinking the same thing--wow, they're cute. What started as a simple introduction slowly turned into friendship, laughter, and a connection that kept pulling us back together. In March of 2023, things officially became something more. From that moment on, our relationship grew into a love built on friendship, patience, faith and a whole lot of laughter. Together, we learned how to support one another through every season and grow stronger along the way. One of the most meaningful chapters of our story came in 2024, when Simon and I made the decision to get baptized together--a moment that strengthened not only our faith, but the foundation we want to build our marriage on. Then came the easiest "yes" ever. On the Fourth of July, surrounded by family and friends, fireworks lighting up the sky, and Simon and I dressed in matching red, white and blue jumpsuits, Simon got down on one knee and asked me to spend forever with him. It was joyful, emotional, and perfectly us. We can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with the people we love most.