Fall 2012- We first met at St. John Bosco Homeschool Co-op, I was in 6th grade and Andrew was in 7th grade. We were cast as the emporor and his wife in the co-op play and to twelve year old Anna's delight, had to hold hands on stage. I was convinced I was going to marry this man for all of one month before I lost interest, as middle school crushes normally go. Spring 2016- By this time I had been working at the Mason's greenhouses for one year and was very interested in Andrew. He first showed interest in me when we were cast as a couple in a play again, this time, Willoughby and Marianne in Sense and Sensibility. In this play, not only did we hold hands, but Andrew had to pick me up and bridal carry me on stage. He held my hand for real when we were sitting backstage on opening night. August 12, 2017- Our official first date. December 25, 2021- After 4 years of dating, 2.5 of which were long distance while I was attending Truman State Univeristy in Kirksville, MO, Andrew got down on one knee in our living room on Christmas day and asked me to marry him. After a moment of shocked silence, I said yes! We are so excited to finally enter into this vocation that we've been praying for our whole lives.