It all began at Central Washington University, where two students crossed paths in the most unexpected way. Bethany and Cameron started as friends—part of the same social circle, sharing laughs and good times without knowing how much their lives would change. Then came 2020, and like so many others, we found ourselves back at home due to the COVID-19 quarantine. What began as casual hangouts quickly blossomed into something deeper. Spending time together in this strange, isolated world, we realized we were falling for each other. The quiet moments became the loudest, and our friendship turned into love. On August 9, 2020, we made it official and started this new chapter of our lives together. After that, life took us in different directions. Cameron returned to college to continue his baseball career, while Bethany embarked on her first teaching job. The long-distance part of our relationship was tough, but it only strengthened our bond. We found ways to stay close, even when miles apart. Our story continued after Cameron returned from college and Bethany continued her teaching career, setting the stage for the next few years of adventures. Cameron, an avid sports fan, introduced Bethany to the joy of watching football, baseball, and just about any sport that was on TV. Whether it was cheering on his favorite team (The Bears) or analyzing every play, his passion for sports became a big part of our shared time together. We spent many weekends on the golf course, and enjoyed cozy nights playing board games with friends. Cameron also took Bethany fishing and taught her all the ins and out of this hobby. He insisted she kiss her first fish of every season—something she still thinks is gross. Our favorite memories include road trips through Oregon and California, exploring new places with our closest friends, and savoring the simple joy of being together. It’s been a journey of laughter, love, and a lot of fish kisses! In December of 2023, Cameron and Bethany took a trip with some of their closest friends in the magical winter wonderland of Leavenworth. During a soft snowfall, he asked Bethany to be his forever. The moment was perfect, and with a simple "yes," we began planning the rest of our lives. The following years have been filled with more milestones: we bought our first house together in the summer of 2024 and, in August of 2024, we welcomed our first puppy, Scout, into our little family. Scout has already brought so much joy and adventure to our lives, and we can’t wait to see where the future takes us as a family. Now, as we stand on the brink of the next great adventure—our wedding—we couldn’t be more excited to begin this new chapter together. From the first spark of friendship to the deep love we share today, our story is one we can’t wait to continue writing with each other. We are so grateful for the journey we’ve had so far, and even more grateful to have you, our friends and family, by our side as we take this next step.