In order to tell the story of how we met. We must go back in time. A time when Chas’ brother, Michael Reynolds, decided he was going to own his own CrossFit gym in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The same gym that Lauren went to; and where Chas would later join. Separately of course, but mostly at the same exact time, we worked out next to each other during the 8 am class. Years went by and we rarely spoke. In fact, we didn’t have a real conversation until Michael’s wife, Amanda Reynolds, brought us together for an outing at the Tanger Outlets (after about a nonstop week of convincing Chas). To help Lauren shop for her new apartment. There was an immediate connection. Mostly going back and forth about scenes and lines from “The Office”, Laurens job as a hairstylist, Chas trying to explain what he does for work, and how fitness has been such a big part of our lives (as we gobbled down a cheeseburger and fries from Phil’s restaurant). While dreaming of places we would love to travel to. After another group outing at Paulie Gees in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Amanda’s idea of course) Chas finally decided he would ask Lauren out on a date alone. To a Yankee game, obviously. With multiple rain delays and too much popcorn, the Yankees ended up with a walk off win! Setting the tone for the next 2 years together. 3 apartments, 2 kitties, 3 countries, a pandemic, countless trips to Laurens homeland of Seattle, and many, many home cooked meals and desserts later, Chas proposed to Lauren on one of their long walks in Seattle. We can’t wait to share the next chapter of our lives with you!