We met in college back in 2019, fast forward to 2021 we started talking and getting to know each other. Thankfully Jess got a job in Warren Minnesota, close to the college where Trace was. We started dating in September 2021 and spent most of our time together. After Trace's senior year in 2023 we packed up and moved to Madison, Alabama for job opportunities. It was an adventure but the mid-west had our hearts, so summer of 2024 we packed up again and moved to Hastings, Minnesota. Here we stay where Trace is an Assistant Groundskeeper for the St. Paul Saints and Jess is teaching 3rd grade in Hastings. In July 2024, Trace decided to place 'MARRY ME?' into the baseball field grass, and well Jess said YES and here we are!