Our journey began as friends, and over time, it blossomed into something truly special. Evan and I spent an entire year together before we realized that our connection was more than just friendship. On April 19, 2017, we took the leap and started dating, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. A few months later, Evan proposed an exciting adventure—moving to Arizona together. In September 2017, we packed up and headed to a new city, eager to explore and experience life in a different place. Our time in Arizona was filled with laughter, discovery, and a few challenges that only strengthened our bond. In February 2020, our lives took a wonderful turn when we found out we were expecting our first child, Isabella. The excitement of this news was quickly followed by a decision to return to Illinois in March 2020, so we could be closer to our families. On October 15, 2020, our lives were forever changed with the arrival of our beautiful daughter. Our story continued to blossom when we learned in April 2021 that we were expecting our second child. With our growing family, we needed to find a new home, so we bought our first house together in June. By December 7, 2021, we welcomed our son, Vincent, adding even more joy to our lives. On March 4, 2023, Evan FINALLY decided to propose bringing us to where we are today. We are thrilled to celebrate this next chapter with you. Thank you for being a part of our story and joining us on our special day.