It all started with a paddle and a wiffle ball. We met playing pickleball—friendly competition that quickly turned into flirty volleys and long conversations. Before we knew it, we were making plans off the court too. Our first date was at Live After 5 on September 13, 2024, where the music was loud, the night was warm, and, as Chuck would say, our hearts collided. From there, everything just felt easy. We bonded over live music, dancing, pizza, ice cream, and adventures that always seem to end in laughter. Whether we’re traveling somewhere new, going thrifting or visiting an estate sale, or just spending time at home, it’s the little moments—the inside jokes and the dance breaks in the kitchen—that make us feel like we’ve already won the jackpot. Then on October 28, 2025, Chuck proved once again that he is a master of surprises. He brought me back to the spot where we had our first kiss and told me there was no better place to ask me to marry him. After confirming he wasn’t joking (because that would’ve been such a Chuck thing to do), I said yes. Now we can’t wait to celebrate our favorite adventure yet—saying “I do” surrounded by the people who have cheered us on since day one.