Erik and Kirsten met in June of 2020. What was supposed to be just a beer at Magnuson Brewery turned into hours of walking around the docks and talking. When Erik asked if Kirsten wanted to get ice cream after, she quickly said yes because she did not want their time together to end. Even though Erik turned down a one-way street with a "do not enter" sign, Kirsten followed and knew even then that while Erik might break the occasional rule, being with him was always an adventure. A few days later, Erik met Kirsten at Seward Park with his family's Bernese Mountain Dogs, then, after a walk and some lawn games, took her out to get margaritas. Needless to say, Kirsten was smitten. Kirsten moved back home from Austin, Texas, to be with family (and Erik) in 2021, and the two grew closer, moving in together in 2023. Erik proposed in Cannon Beach in June of 2024, and they are excited to share their special place of Sandpoint with all of you!