June 2020 Under a mask, armed with hand sanitizer, Katlyn opened up an email from a guy who was doing an internship in Maryland for the summer. He was interested in Volunteering at Newark Bike Project. Eager at the opportunity for a volunteer, she made herself available the very next day. May 5th, Katlyn and Nico met, Katlyn gave her best NBP new volunteer introduction to Nico. After that, Nico would arrive in the evenings, willing and ready to take in any rust-bucket the volunteer-elders threw at him. Fall 2020 As the summer wrapped up, Nico returned to Georgia with a wealth of bike knowledge. Katlyn and Nico kept in touch here and there, as they both finished their final year in Graduate school. They would exchange bike stories and pictures over texts. They commiserated over finishing up grad school, and the arduous task of applying for jobs. May 2021 Nico officially moved to Delaware for a job. He reconnected with Katlyn, who decided to show him the wonders of Delaware. She gave herself the name of Delaware Transition Liaison (D.T.L) for short. They explored state parks, bike trails, ice cream shops, and built many funky bikes together. All while getting to know each other more and more. When Katlyn would come to visit Nico's apartment, she often arrived with a plant from her collection, just to make his house a little more lively. July 2022 After a camping trip at Trap Pond, Nico and Katlyn were not really sure if they wanted to live with each other, however, they were sure they could not live without each other. So commenced their dating life, that July. It was obvious to those around them something was already there, but after that day, a new joy was found in their relationship. They started with a friendship and over time have built a loving romance centered on serving each other. June 2023 The couple decided to move in together. Where they spent the next year and a half filling their two-bedroom apartment with over 100 house plants. They were able to watch the most incredible sunsets from their kitchen couch. This apartment is where they learned how to kitchen dance together, and be better together. September 2023 On a Friday morning, in September Nico insisted on an early arrival to Longwood Gardens. Katlyn and Nico have been members for the past few years. As they found themselves in a wooded side path just out of sight of the Italian garden, Nico knelt down on one knee, to ask Katlyn to spend the rest of her life with him! She said “Yes!” (OF COURSE!) January 2024 Katlyn and Nico joined a church and began to build deep relationships with the congregation. They both accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Within the church they joined small groups, and found comfort in fellowship. Summer 2024 2024 Katlyn and Nico accepted new work positions. Katlyn started at a new school, as a School Counselor. Nico moving into a new role at his current company. Fall 2024 The two were publicly baptized at their church in October. They also began pre-marriage counseling with Pastor Perry, who will be doing the couples ceremony. They met with Perry for multiple sessions, over three months to make sure they have a long lasting marriage. February 2025 Nico and Katlyn closed on their first house! With the help of their family, determination, and God's will, they found a perfect house for them. Within their 106 year old house, they have room to spread their house plants, plenty of opportunity to revive an outdoor garden, along with ample storage for bikes and tools. May 2025 Nico & Katlyn hosted over 70 family, friends and new neighbors during a perfect spring night. They love hosting, and being around those they love. Which is why they are so excited to spend September 13th with you. Thank you for being a link in our chain. We love you, and we can't wait to celebrate with you this September.