We are Eloping!

Oh my gosh where do we even start! Let us first start by saying that we did not jump the gun and get married! The pictures of us taken in wedding attire was a photo shoot with a friend at Mount Rainier. And no, this is not Kim's dress! The story of "US" starts when we both decided to join the Navy. Kim is originally from Wisconsin and Chris is originally from Ohio, but you probably already know this. Chris & Kim started their paths with aviation careers and found themselves meeting when they were at Aircrew (Kim) /Rescue Swimmer School (Chris). Our first date took place deep in the woods of North Florida, mudding and getting stuck in Chris's old jeep. We then proceeded to go to the movies covered from head to toe in dirt (it was okay because the movie theater was dark). I missed my 'curfew' and Chris took the heat for me, I knew he was a keeper. And the rest is really history. We made it through deployments and nursing school and a few moves across the country. Chris is currently stationed at NAS Whidbey Island with the Search and Rescue team and Kim is working as a Labor & Delivery Nurse at a community hospital on the Island. We absolutely love living here in Washington and are excited to celebrate our elopement with you in this beautiful state. We realize we have many friends and family, and friends that are family, throughout the country due to our journey(s) and completely understand if you are unable to be here to celebrate with us. Just know that you played a part in our story and we are forever grateful for that!