We're getting married!

At the University of Kansas, in the heart of their junior year, two Jayhawks crossed paths, not realizing they were starting a chapter that would change their lives forever. At first, it was casual—some messages back and forth with a few flirty exchanges. Sean had been drawn to Alexa’s beautiful smile and warm heart. Alexa liked that Sean wasn’t trying too hard, that he was genuinely kind and effortlessly funny. Still, it took a few months—and a lot of overthinking—before Sean finally built up the courage to ask Alexa to hang out. Their first night together was nothing fancy—just a movie night with Nacho Libre. But the movie ended up being background noise. Instead, they talked. About everything. Their hobbies, their families, their dreams. They laughed, they listened, and by the time the credits rolled, it was clear something special had begun. They missed the entire movie, but neither of them cared. That night was the spark. From then on, they were inseparable. A few months later, on November 13, 2020, their relationship began. After graduation, in the Spring of 2023, Alexa and Sean packed up and moved to Colorado together, diving headfirst into a new adventure. They learned how to live together, supported each other through the ups and downs of adulthood. Then came Ruby. A spazzy, lovable Brittany Spaniel puppy who turned their home into a chaos-filled paradise. With Ruby’s endless energy and tendency to turn even the quietest mornings into wild chases around the living room, she brought more joy and laughter into their lives than they ever imagined. In the fall of 2024, Sean started planning something big. He began ring shopping—carefully, secretly, and with just enough sneakiness to make it believable. Whenever he needed to disappear for a few hours, he’d casually tell Alexa he was heading to Old Navy… to look for jeans. Which was suspicious, considering Sean didn’t even own a pair of jeans—and never came home with any. The real reason? There was a jewelry store right across the street from Old Navy. It became his perfect cover story while he worked on finding the perfect ring. And on December 21, 2024, everything came together. That weekend, he whisked Alexa away to Vail for a ski trip—just the two of them. After a day skiing at Vail, they headed to get dinner in Beaver Creek. Sean suggested they stop at the lake near the entrance of town for a quick walk. The sun was setting, painting the mountains with warm light. Sean stopped to set up his phone on a nearby tree to get a picture of the two of them. And when he came back, he started to tell Alexa how much she meant to him, how she was his best friend and the love of his life. Then he got down on one knee. And before he could even finish, she said yes. She couldn't have said yes fast enough. Now, with a ring on her finger, a pup at their heels, Alexa and Sean are living the life they dreamed about back in Lawrence. It all started with a simple connection—but it became a forever kind of love.