Come Celebrate

During our senior year of high school, Avery was in Lincoln, NE, while Landon was in Independence, MO. Avery's parents were directing a middle school camp and Landon was planning on staffing; for some reason, unbeknownst to Avery, he kept messaging HER questions about camp. Little did she know what would transpire at camp once she returned to the KC area for the summer -- a new relationship founded in Christ, service, and fellowship. Landon and Avery started dating after Bountiful, 7/15/2021.

A short two weeks after Avery and Landon began dating, college began. Landon went to Graceland University in Lamoni, IA, while Avery went to Mizzou in Columbia, MO. This left the two 3 1/2 hours apart. After long drives on rural Missouri highways, Facetime dates, and "meeting in the middle" in KC, graduation was looming ahead and the end of long-distance was near.

Due to long distance and general nosiness, this day did not come to a surprise for Avery. They met in Kansas City on a warm February day. After a meal at Red Robin (Avery's choice), they ventured towards Rememberance Lake in Blue Springs, MO. This place has winding walking paths that circumvented a glittering lake by I-70. This location was also special to the two -- they walked these trails as young high schoolers to have conversations about school, family, and hopes for the future. Landon led the couple to a clearing off the beaten path. This clearing was set with a photographer -- thanks, Grace! -- a picnic blanket, yellow carnations, and black and white photos pinned in between the trees -- thanks Savannah and Nora! Landon knelt down and asked Avery to go on an "adventure of a lifetime" with him, and, for once, she was entirely speechless. The ring was the only secret that was well-kept from Avery. After many Facetimes and phone calls to family, they finished the night with a party with family and a trip up to Graceland to surprise Landon's college friends. This day, 2/27/2021, will forever be a cherished memory.

Here is where you come in to celebrate with us! We can't wait to have you here to commemorate a relationship that conquered long-distance, a pandemic, and learning to let Christ lead our lives that are being knit together!

Avery and Landon plan to stay in the KC area. Avery is teaching Kindergarten in Independence and Landon is working in HR Talent Acquisition. This way, they are close to the center place, the majority of our family, and CAMPS! The summer following their wedding, they plan to go on their honeymoon in Italy, France, and Spain!