In 2014, we were both selected for a leadership conference in Colorado called JKB. The boys went one week, and the girls went the next. Following the return home, there was a bonfire with all the boys and girls. We met during that first bonfire and pretty much instantly wanted to know each other better. Our first date was at Oakbrook Mall. Very Romantic. We anxiously held hands and walked around getting to know each other better. The summer of 2014 we went on many local adventures, including hot dog stands, movies, bonfires, and so much more. We dated Junior and Senior Year of high school, despite going to rival schools. We fell in love going to Homecomings, Proms, football games, volleyball matches, track meets, and many dates just at home. During Freshman year of college, Charley signed to play D1 Volleyball at Lindenwood University while majoring in Supply Chain Management, and Kailey pursued a Neuroscience Biology Degree at Augustana. We were focused on our separate goals but still remained close friends, and confidants. It was winter break of Sophomore year before we finally realized that life was simply better together. We spent the next two years falling deeper in love over a long-distance relationship. Distance really does make the heart grow fonder. We still spent summers and long weekends filled with adventures at the beach, the city, and even a few formal dances. In 2020 the world turned on its head, and we took the opportunity to explore something new. We took our first-ever road trip together and visited nine states and four National Parks. It was at this time that we decided in our lifetime we would try to travel to all 63 National Parks in the United States together. We have currently been to 13 National Parks and on April 28th, 2022, Charley Proposed on the top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. We've been very lucky to have shared so many memories traveling and quality time at home, and we can't wait to spend the rest of our lives doing the same. We look forward to seeing you as we start the next chapter of our lives together on September 1st 2023. With Love, -Charley and Kailey