In the midst of the chaos of 2020 our initial blind date on July 2nd at Francesca’s seemed to be guided by fate. We quickly lost ourselves in conversations that stretched into the late hours of the night and left us both with feelings of excitement for what the future might hold. Our mutual love for adventure and the beauty of the outdoors built a foundation for our relationship to grow. Each day was filled with laughter as we quickly grew to love one another. We came to the realization that it didn't matter what we were doing as long as we were together. Whether we were exploring the mountains of Colorado or sitting in a fishing boat on Tully Lake with our dogs Rogue and Tigg we were making memories together. On August 5, 2022 Collin snuck a Diamond Ring in his pocket on the way to dinner. On a beach in Virginia he got down on one knee and asked Sam to marry him. When he was asked if he was nervous, he said "No, because I just had to ask my best friend to spend the rest of my life with me". We have spent the last year dreaming of the future, exploring the world and enjoying the little moments. We thank God every day for the blessings that He has given us and we cannot wait to share our special day with you! See you in October! With Love, Collin and Samantha