Connect How did your love story begin?

We both have a great passion for the outdoors! One day we were both out separately enjoying some nature we ran into each other. From then on we found out we had mutual friends and grew up in towns only 20 minutes from each other. Eventually after several years and many encounters we fell super hard for each other! We were always connected it just had to be the right timing!

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

With many outdoor adventures it would be easy to say one of those, however I can remember when Nolan’s Nan was sick. We would visit often and we spent many days with her and his grandpa. Although we can’t pinpoint just one, those memories are invaluable to us! His Nan passed some time ago and his Grandpa passed just two weeks ago. With grieving in our hearts we often think of those days we would come over and watch movies with his grandparents, now wishing we could experience it one more time.

What would you do with $20,000?

Nolan and I are engaged to be married in September of 2026! We are also in the process of trying to buy a home! With both of those big life events going on as well as the loss of some people close to us we have grown to value family more than anything else! We would love to use the money to help put towards our wedding and a house. We would love to have frequent big family holidays and get togethers and this would help make our dreams come true!