Our story began when we first met as Freshmen at San Diego State University. Although we ran in similar circles, we did not become close friends until we were both hired as Wakeboard Instructors at Mission Bay Aquatic Center. After a couple of fun summers working watersports camps in the San Diego sun, our friendship grew into something more as we began our senior year at SDSU. We were soon taking snowboarding trips together, going to music festivals, and, of course, enjoying time out on the boat. We have since become inseparable. Our relationship took the next step when Austin was based in Chicago for work. The two of us packed up and moved halfway across the country together to start our new adventure. After a few months in the city, and under the guise of a "birthday dinner" the night before Amy's birthday, we got dressed up and headed out. When we arrived at the Riverwalk in downtown Chicago, Austin dropped to one knee and popped the question. Amy answered with an excited and emphatic "YES!" and the celebrations began. We are now so excited to celebrate our love with all of you in the northern California mountains this coming summer! July 12, 2025 cannot come soon enough!