Kristen and Ben first met while attending High School together. They actually had a culinary class together, which that class worked out for Ben really well, Kristen not as much. Ben has told Kristen that he remembers her outside the classroom doing some crazy moves with friends and she fell on the floor... typical. As years went on it was random hang outs and parties when they got a little closer, but once college came around, they didn't see or hear much from each other. UNTIL... a few years later, we started talking again, and yes, it was Ben who hit the DM's. Both were nervous about seeing each other for the first time again in years, not knowing how it will go or what to even talk about. It turned out that wasn't the case at all, they both actually didn't shut up. After their first time hanging out, they saw each other almost every day and almost lived together by week 3. We officially started dating in February of 2019. (Side note, when you live in a small apartment during covid after only dating a year and making it work, that's how you know it's end game). Through the years and all of the memories of meeting each other's family, becoming a regular in family and friend events, and practically colliding worlds, it has been a surreal experience full of love. We would go out to dinner (thousands of times, we love a good restaurant), go out to parks, hammock, rollerblade, hang out with our 2 amazing kitties (thug and gary), go to concerts, and explore all of the fun adventures Minneapolis and St. Paul have to offer. In October of 2024 Ben took the next step and proposed in Minneapolis right off the water and of course Kristen said yes and we had to immediately get chicken wings to celebrate. There are about a million things to say about our story, but the most important part was taking a chance on reconnecting and falling in love to be able to get all the memories. We thank you all for being a part of it!!! We love you!!!