Once upon a time, a strapping young man named Justin was tidying up—no, not his Bumble profile—his car. Meanwhile, a spirited young woman named Lisa was on the lookout—not for just anyone, but for a father figure for her dog and a man who loved doing dishes more than she did. Fate, however, has its quirks. Lisa, known for her occasional forgetfulness when it comes to certain apps—we mean, garages—might not have noticed Justin at first. Thankfully, Justin wasn’t deterred. After a few persistent honks (and maybe a bit of charm), Lisa finally took notice. Their connection was instant, fueled by their shared love of the great outdoors, dogs, and Parks and Recreation (the show and Kansas City parks, naturally). Their first date involved a lively round of Connect Four over Cinnamon Quirks at Boulevard Brewery—a night that marked the beginning of something special. The next year flew by in a blur of adventures: hiking trails, cooking experiments, puzzle marathons, and a mutual obsession with catching every community production of Beauty and the Beast. Lisa, who had recently returned to Kansas City after stints in New York City and LA, quickly felt at home with Justin’s close-knit group of friends and family. Justin, in turn, traveled far and wide—New York, Chicago, Colorado, New Jersey—meeting Lisa’s loved ones and experiencing her world. Shortly before their engagement, Justin and Lisa decided to adopt a blue heeler puppy named Augustine—a sibling for Lisa’s dog, Mulligan. Augustine was lovingly named after Justin’s childhood dog, Gus, and quickly became a cherished part of their lives. Fast forward to the day after Thanksgiving 2024. Amidst the post-holiday bustle, Justin pulled Lisa aside for a quiet moment in her parents' driveway—the very spot where they had first said, "I love you." There, with the same sincerity and persistence that won her heart in the beginning, he asked her to marry him. Now, Justin and Lisa are thrilled to celebrate the start of their life together with the people they love most. They can't wait to see where this love story takes them next—and are so excited you’re here to be part of it!