We met the way many great stories begin- by pure chance, with a little help from a mutual friend and a birthday celebration that changed everything. It was Kylee's 21st birthday, and the night was already filled with excitement. The place? Well, The Moose Knuckle Bar in the one and only Creston, IL. Amidst the laughter, music, and drinks, Cole walked in. I (Kylee) didn't know that the man entering the bar would soon become the man I'd marry. We talked, we laughed and something clicked that night. Since then, the Moose Knuckle has become our spot. Every Friday night, you'll find us there- not just reliving the night we met, but building a thousand more memories together. It's where we started, and somehow, it still feels like home. Our story isn't flashy or over-the-top. It's simple, real, and filled with laughter, late-night talks, and love that feels easy and true. And it all began with one unexpected hello. The rest is history.