It all began on a summer night in 2013. Kayleen and Chris were both out with separate groups of friends in downtown Bowling Green, Ohio, during their time at BGSU. That night, their paths crossed, and while Chris had his sights set, Kayleen wasn’t so sure at first. His advances were met with some hesitation, but God had other plans. A few weeks later, when Kayleen had her wisdom teeth removed, Chris saw his opportunity. With a bike ride and some applesauce in hand, he found his way to her heart. It may have been a small gesture, but little did he know those are the type most meaningful to her. Over the years, they weaved in and out of each other’s lives, undergoing much pruning but always staying connected in some way. Just 2 days after his birthday, on February 14th, 2021, their paths aligned for good, and they made it official. This time, Chris didn’t need applesauce—just a determination to make Kayleen his forever. On December 9th, 2023, in their favorite hideout overlooking the water, Chris got down on one knee and in true Chris fashion, asked Kayleen to spend the rest of her life with him. Without hesitation, she said yes, and now they find themselves making their way to holy matrimony.