Emily and Jason have known each other for many years as both of their families belonged to St. Anastasia Church and School. The couple newly reunited in January 2019 while Jason was working at the church. They went on their first date in March 2019. They stayed in touch, seeing each other when their schedules allowed, and went on their second first day in December 2020. Jason FINALLY asked Emily to be his girlfriend on January 9th 2021. Summer was filled with many great adventures! Jason joined the Collett’s on their annual family vacation to Rainbow Resort filled with card games, sandcastles (or mud huts as Ethan called them), paddle boarding, and fishing. The three explored Sea Quest and went rock climbing. They spent many hours playing outside, searching for monarchs and other creatures. Emily and Jason also had the opportunity to grow in their faith together while being adult leaders on the St. A’s mission trip to Benton Harbor, Michigan for a week with amazing youth! Come fall 2021, Emily began student teaching in Litchfield, while Jason was secretly planning a proposal. On November 14th when Emily got home from work late on a Saturday night, Ethan and Jason were waiting to propose! She said yes, and the wedding planning began! Emily, Ethan and Jason are excited for their future together as a family of three!