We met at Lake Ann Camp in June 2011. We both were working there for the summer, and were introduced by our Support Staff manager. (Christian still remembers the exact moment he met me in the Conference Center at Lake Ann, and I still remember the first time we talked in depth by a campfire) We were introduced and we became friends very quickly. We always found ways to sit next to each other and talk on bus rides, campfires, and staff trips. We were inseparable during the summer and loved spending time together. After the summer, we stayed close by messaging each other. In 2012, we worked together again at Lake Ann and continued to be inseparable. Everyone knew that we were best friends and knew how much we needed each other. We were best friends from Day 1 and continue to be best friends today.

We started dating in March 2018. During the Summer of 2017, we spent a lot of time together, but the timing wasn't right for dating. After not talking for seven months (and after Katherine stood Christian up at a restaurant), we reconnected over drinks and the rest is history.

We had planned to go the Botanical Gardens for several weeks, but had never gotten to go because we had been so busy. Finally we got to go on August 26th! We had a picnic lunch by the water and then explored the conservatory and grounds. Eventually, we found a bridge over some water and Christian read a letter he wrote and got down on one knee and proposed!