This love story all began at St. Cloud State University, where Jimmy and I found a spark on the basketball court. Jim was an athletic trainer with the wrestling team, and I was on the Women’s Basketball team. We both share a love for sports and enjoyed playing friendly pick-up games. One day I challenged Jim to a bet of one-on-one, loser buys ice cream. Needless to say the first date kicked off with ice-cream on Jim. 😉 The next few years our journey together entailed many adventures; we traveled to Europe, singing and prost with the locals at a German Festival, embracing a cold Peroni on the Spanish steps. Eventually, we moved in together in Illinois enjoying the outdoors, tasting all parts of Chicago, making memories, and sharing laughs with family. One of our biggest joys has been raising Surly, our Covid fur baby. After 4 years together, Jim and I are thrilled to be starting this next chapter of our lives. When we say “I do”, it means the world to us to have you be a part of this special day as we start the next chapter as Mr. and Mrs.