We met on Bumble, a dating app, in the spring of 2019. After our first date, I waited a respectable three hours before asking if Patrick was available the next week for another date. We haven't stopped seeing each other since! We've navigated multiple long-distance stints, a global pandemic, and a couple moves across state lines. We've supported each other throughout our career journeys, and have enjoyed exploring the great outdoors together over the past seven years. Whether we're hundreds of feet off the ground on a rock wall or strolling through some local wetlands listening for birds we always enjoy time spent together. We're both so excited for this next chapter in our relationship, and we're so excited to be celebrating with all of you!