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Our Story
How We Met
It's 2014, Kelley is sitting in one of the many chilly classrooms within the Communications building of Chico State getting ready for class to start (early and in the front row like the nerd she is) and just as class is about to begin, in walks Nick. Big headphones bumping electronic music over his floppy Warriors beanie, a pep in his step as he slips into one of the side desks where he can fly under the radar...opposites that in time, grew increasingly intrigued by one another's wit and opinions in the learning space.
Over the next 2 years, they had classes together, mutual friends and a handful of flirtatious meet-cutes that finally led to a romance that fully blossomed in 2016, just before graduation. In the years following, they have navigated long distance, the challenges of Kelley's Master's program, new career paths, moving across state lines to Oregon together, loss, great change, successful international travel and most importantly, creating a magical life with one another as a unit. We cannot wait to spend the rest of our days together, continuing to build a beautiful life.
The Proposal
On November 22, 2024, Nick took Kelley on a coastal picnic in Point Lobos while visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday. The day was clear and beautiful as they walked along a path searching for the perfect spot to have lunch. They found a bench that overlooked a bright blue cove that featured a very cute mom & baby otter pairing. As they sat and enjoyed the view and conversation - lucky for Nick, fun topics about the future came up...Nick saw the perfect opportunity to get down on one knee and ask Kelley to be forever his!
She said, "Absolutely I will".