The story of when we first met will vary depending on who you ask… Catherine will say she doesn’t remember. But I remember the exact moment. I was playing Catan with my friends when Catherine walked into our house and the octave level went up about 50 decibels! We got to know each other through friends' functions over the next year or so until one day we went wine tasting… I guess you could say her palette has never quite been the same! From there, we went on one date (to the Costco food court and bowling) before both heading out to our respective homes for Christmas. We chatted off and on for the next couple of weeks until we were back in Seattle, and we never looked back. We grew to realize all we had in common – faith, family, and friends are all very important to us. We’re both competitive and enjoy playing sports. We both have a team to root for – TCU football and Gonzaga basketball. We love to travel. All these things have led us to where we are now and we’re very excited for the next chapter. At the beginning of 2024 we started having conversations about next steps, and on September 13 at Catherine's favorite place (TCU) I popped the big question! I can't wait to spend the rest of our days learning and growing together. Thank you all for the support you’ve shown us, we are truly blessed. Let's celebrate!