We met in 2019 six months before anyone knew what COVID-19 was. Our first date was at the McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse on July 10th, 2019. We sat at the window seat on the right hand side, behind the greeting counter. Our view overlooked the beautiful, mature evergreens, decorated with string lights. As we talked we discovered that despite growing up in different areas of the country we had many things in common. Our goals for the future, video games, cars, food, drink, movies, shows, architecture, nature, family and fur babies. We left that night not knowing that 2 years later we would be engaged and 3 years later getting married. March 2019 the pandemic was in full swing, we had moved in together, and decided to create a safe haven in our home. The pandemic brought to light our ability to live together, work together, and support one another through ups and downs. It did not take us long to realize how comfortable we are living together and spending a majority of our time together. Fast forward to 2022- and we are finding that even after the pandemic has gotten better it is so much easier and pleasant to just be at home together. On September 22, 2022 we will be getting married among the trees in the Mt. Hood National Forest. We can't wait to share photos of our elopement and the receptions that will come soon after. One for Arizona and one for Oregon. After our elopement we will be heading to Kauai, Hawaii for our Honeymoon. Words cannot express how excited we are to embarking on this next journey in life together. We hope to see you and be able to celebrate with you all soon! -Carlin & Chad Registry can be found at: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/carlin-koontz-and-chad-koontz/r6596182