Charlie and Kelsey spontaneously met in 2013 while playing on different slow-pitch softball teams in Indianapolis. Charlie was on an all-male team, while Kelsey was on a co-ed team. Toward the end of the season, Kelsey and her friend joined Charlie's team and they played together for over 2 years. Those 2 years included many laughs, lots of drinks, and a ton of jokes/crazy stories. Monday night softball quickly became the best day of the week and allowed Kelsey and Charlie to develop a raw and real friendship. In Spring 2015, Charlie and Kelsey were both finally single at the same time and a teammate joked that the two should start dating. In his typical charming fashion, Charlie convinced Kelsey that he needed a ride home from softball that evening, and the two instantly began their new relationship. After spending a few months apart, the two reconnected and have been inseparable ever since. Some behind the scenes information; Kelsey was born and raised in South Bend, IN and Charlie was raised in Highland, IN. Charlie's younger sister, Lizzie, moved to South Bend to play college basketball and the rest of their family eventually followed. While living in Indy, Charlie would constantly joke with Kelsey about never liking South Bend. This would soon backfire when Charlie and Kelsey bought their first house together in South Bend, IN in 2016. This same house was the house that they brought both of their babies home from the hospital in. Charlie and Kelsey share two beautiful children, Charlie aka Ralphie (4 yo) and Hayden (3 yo).
Charlie is the most romantic man that I have ever met. Since day 1, he has always made me a top priority and does his best to take care of me, even when I refuse to let him. Though I feel like his jokes aren't as funny as they once were considering I've heard them all a million times (just kidding babe, you're still hilarious!), he knows exactly how to put a smile on my face and make my face hurt from laughing. Some of my most memorable moments with Charlie were spent on Monday nights in between and after softball games or some of our infamous late night pizza dates. He brings out such a different side of me and always pushes me to be the best version of myself. God truly blessed me with such a supportive partner that I get to call my best friend!
Kelsey is the most beautiful and brave person that I have ever met. Since the first day we met I knew how incredibly special she was. I have never met anyone that is as caring, honest, and loyal as her. She always keeps me on my toes and can always put a smile on my face. She makes me a better person and challenges me to be a better man every single day . She is truly my best friend in the world! We have so many wonderful memories together but the ones that truly stand out are the softball games and the fun times we had in between, goofing around and talking. I will always remember laying in bed watching movies, eating Bebop pizza, talking and laughing all night. I truly thank God every day for blessing me with her love and support.