It started when Ann, Sean’s mom walked into the bank and was helped by Melynda, Alyssa’s mom. A friendship was formed as Ann continued coming to the bank with her three children and offered to babysit Alyssa. Sara and Alyssa, being the same age become close friends but over the years naturally grew apart. Until Junior year of High School when they became close again. This resulted in Sean and Alyssa seeing each other a lot and sparked a flame. We started dating 6/7/16, hence the importance of the wedding date. Throughout our nearly 9 years together we have become best friends. We moved in together in 2018. We got our dog together, Hazel in 2021. Bought and remodeled our first home in Sonoma County in 2022. After a few years of trying and being told it would be hard to get pregnant…. In August of 2023 we were shocked to say the least, Alyssa was pregnant with a baby girl. We went to Disneyland for our baby moon in January 2024, where Sean proposed in front of the ferris wheel at California adventure. In April 2024, we welcomed Sierra Marie Shilling to our family. This little girl is the best blessing God could have given us. We decided we wanted a better life for her and California isn’t the place we want to raise her. So, after the wedding we will be moving to Idaho where our new home is being built! We are very excited about our family’s next adventure and we hope you all can come to the wedding to wish us luck and give us a great send off!