Our story began thanks to our wonderful mutual friend, Katie Collins, who couldn't stop telling us about each other for months. Katie seemed to know something that we didn't yet - a connection waiting to happen! Eventually, Katie's persistence paid off, and we finally got to meet. It was October 2020 when we found ourselves at Kirby Icehouse, each curious and excited to meet the person we had heard so much about. The time we spent together that night was brief, but it was enough to know there was something special between us. Our conversation flowed effortlessly, and we realized that this couldn't just end at a chance meeting. Five days later, we were on our first date - a picnic at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Under the Houston skyline, we shared stories, laughter, and the first moments of a relationship that would become the most important part of our lives. And we have a picture to prove it! Looking back, we're both incredibly grateful to Katie for bringing us together. But most of all, we're grateful for each other and the lifelong adventure that began with that first picnic in the park.