Our love story could be summed up as "classmates turned soulmates," with a twist of humor and adventure along the way. We always roamed the familiar hallways of our school, where we had been moving in the same circles for years without truly colliding. After high school and some time had passed, came the Festivus party, which turned out to be the unexpected catalyst for our story. That night, intended as a bit of a laugh—a nod to "Seinfeld" with its odd traditions—ended up being our first unofficial date. Who knew that feats of strength and airing grievances could be so romantic? From that point, the distance between us shrank rapidly. Even when he was in college studying in Tyler, not even the miles could keep us apart. Every weekend was a promise kept, a road traveled, just to be together. Our shared love for the outdoors only deepened our bond. Whether it was hunting, fishing, being with friends, going to the beach, golfing, or getting our hands dirty with a little bit of cattle work, it was our way of saying, "Yes, this is us. This is our way. Our love." And when we weren't playing in nature's playground, we were traveling, exploring side by side, collecting memories like souvenirs. In the simplest of terms, we're two people who found each other in the most ordinary of circumstances and decided to make an extraordinary life together. From school corridors to the great outdoors, every step has been an adventure. Now, as we look forward to our next chapter, we're excited to share it with you—our family and friends. Here's to love, laughter, and the occasional debate over who caught the bigger fish. (It was Kimberlyn...)