We initially met the night prior to Katie starting pharmacy school but didn’t really hit it off until around a year later. Katie initially had her reservations about dating someone like Steven (AKA someone who has tattoos), but Steven’s persistence and their witty conversations finally paid off. We went on our first date and Steven made a great first impression by having his card declined, forcing Katie to pay for our meal. After this instance, Katie promptly left to go spend the summer in Europe. Steven still doesn’t blame Katie for this decision given the first date incident. Despite the small obstacle of the entire Atlantic Ocean separating us during this time, we frequently texted and video chatted allowing our relationship to grow. Upon Katie’s return to Georgia, we promptly started officially dating. From there, life has been full of adventures and twists and turns, but we have always enjoyed having each other. Between us, we have lived in 6 different cities, visited 7 national parks, gone hiking countless times, and skiing a few more (despite Steven breaking his back the second ski trip he still came back for more!). These adventures eventually led to a trip to the romantically named Dead Horse Point State Park where we got engaged. After experiencing life as individuals and exploring our personal goals, we are excited to move towards our goals in life as a supportive unit under the guidance of Jesus Christ. We can't wait to continue our lives together in the same city and celebrate our marriage with our friends and family!