Krista and Mike met as many do at the U of I… As patrons of the Corner Club! Though this was not a typical “we met at a bar” story. Introduced by a mutual friend, they hit it off immediately. Mike was absolutely infatuated with Krista and summoned the courage to ask her out on a formal date - something that was a bit foreign to him. To this day, Krista still does not acknowledge this outing as a date (who goes to a movie as “Friends”?!) and Mike feels a bit foolish for trying to “put the moves” on her… That following week Mike continued to chase her and they were together before long. The two were smitten from the beginning and enjoyed an amazing Moscow summer together. Mike eventually followed her to Seattle where she was working in public accounting and the rest is history! Mike and Krista have been together for over 5 years and have developed an extremely well supported relationship that goes far beyond the initial infatuation they felt for each other. Though not always easy, having spent over a year long distance, the love that has been fostered between these two is stronger than most will ever know. They care so deeply and genuinely for each other. They are currently living the dream in their home on the river with their sweet pup Remmy Jo, and are looking forward to their marriage and the wonderful life ahead of them.