We’re Getting Married!

Austin first spotted Lauren as she was tying her shoe and tightening her ponytail to prepare for cross-country practice back in high school. A year or so later Austin asked Lauren out on a date via social media message. Lauren eagerly said “YES” and then later said “no”. Dont ask why...young and dumb. Lauren secretly stalked Austin’s Facebook throughout their time apart. Her in Bellingham, him in Kansas. One September night in 2014, after a country music concert, Lauren was feeling especially ballsy (and tipsy) and after stumbling across a picture of Austin on Facebook, she slid into his DMs with something along the lines of “Hey, you are looking good”. What a line! Haha! Needless to say, it worked! Facebook messages turned to texting. Texting into handwritten letters. Then Austin sealed the deal by sending flowers, starbursts and snacks to her school, for her students. The way to Lauren’s heart, food and her kiddos. Phone calls followed daily. Then Facetime dates. Austin visited that Christmas. That June, Lauren went to visit Austin in Kansas for the summer. A trip to make or break ‘em. Years of long distance later, Austin finally moved back to Washington in 2016. They became inseperable. The rest, as they say, is history... In February 2020 Austin FINALLY asked Lauren to be his wife. He’s stuck now...!

Lauren awoke to sweet puppy kisses from Ollie. After she finally opened her eyes, she noticed Ollie looked a bit more sparkly than usual. Hanging from his harness, was the ring. Austin was down on one knee next to the bed and asked Lauren if they could spend forever and ever together.