We met on Bumble (as all great modern love stories go) and hit it off over a shared love of dogs, the outdoors, and Parks and Recreation. Our first date was at Boulevard Brewery, playing Connect Four and sharing laughs over Cinnamon Quirks — the start of something that just felt easy and right. Over the next year, we explored hiking trails, tried new recipes, powered through puzzle nights, and supported every community theater production of Beauty and the Beast we could find. Lisa, newly back in Kansas City after years in New York and LA, quickly felt at home with Justin’s friends and family. Justin dove right into Lisa’s world, traveling with her to meet the people and places that shaped her. While Lisa's dog, Mulligan, adds plenty of energy to the mix, we added a blue heeler puppy, Augustine, to our pack — a nod to Justin’s childhood dog, Gus — and our family felt even more complete. The day after Thanksgiving 2024, in the driveway where we first said “I love you,” Justin proposed. And now, we can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with all of you.