It is time

We met on Bumble, and then the world shut down. Seriously - one date, March 12th, 2020 - and then pandemonium. It was either a crazy coincidence or God was trying to smite us (you all know what we think). Really, though, it was perfect. We spent many dates eating takeout and going for walks, sitting by the water, or otherwise getting to know each other without the formalities of restaurant reservations or group gatherings. We both tried really hard not to catch feelings. Neither one of us was going to do that again! But Starla's insanely good looks and Scot's propensity to give everyone the benefit of the doubt landed us in a tangle of love, kids, dogs, music, and adventures (guess who wrote this...). Here we are. 5.5 years in. 5 kids between the two of us with two of them grown and independent. We spend our days shuttling the kids to and fro, attending baseball games and band concerts, planning our next hike or campout, watching Anne of Green Gables, or reading The Lord of the Rings. One Vanagon remodel done, one house remodel just beginning. A stupid amount of googly eyes and kisses. It's safe to say that we've caught feelings.

We aren't inviting you to a wedding. But that isn't the fun part anyway. By the time this party rolls around, we've eloped. The five most important humans got to see and listen to our cheesy vows, so we're sparing all of you. Don't worry, we'll share pictures and maybe even a video. The most important thing is that you're all invited to the fun part: THE PARTY! aka THE BEST SLEEPOVER OF YOUR LIFE!