We first met in 2016 at Chris' sister’s house. He was shy that day — not saying much, but definitely paying attention. I noticed the quiet glances, and eventually those glances turned into casual conversation. It wasn’t a big, dramatic moment, but it was the start of something meaningful. Not long after, life separated us for a bit, but the connection never faded. Determined to stay in touch, he found a sweet and old-fashioned way to keep the conversation going — sending little messages to me through his mom and sister and asking if he could speak with me on the phone. That persistence and thoughtfulness is how he eventually got my number. When we found our way back to each other in 2017, we were both going through a time in life. We weren’t perfect. The timing wasn’t perfect. But somehow, it was exactly right. That’s when our real love story began. What started as a rocky beginning grew into something steady, deep, and full of love. Over the years, we didn’t just grow as a couple — we built a family. Blending our households together, we became our own version of the Brady Bunch, learning and growing together. Nine years later, our love has only grown deeper. Through every challenge, celebration, and milestone, we have continued to choose each other and the life we are building together. Now, as we prepare to become Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, we are excited to celebrate the beautiful journey that brought us here — and the many chapters still to come — surrounded by the family and friends who have supported our love along the way.