We met the way so many modern love stories begin—on Bumble. Jim swiped first, and given that he shares a name with her dad, we're lucky Karina gave him a chance in the first place. So when she sent that first message, neither of us knew it was the start of something that would change everything.

Our first date almost didn’t happen. Jim had a snowboarding trip planned and convinced Karina to meet him on a random Tuesday night for dinner and dessert near his place. It wasn’t love at first sight—we were both guarding our hearts—but there was something there, even if we couldn’t see it yet.

Fast forward nearly a year, and that “something” became everything. A slow burn turned into a raging fire, and now, we’ve found exactly what we were looking for—and so much more.

Our days are full of adventures, big and small. We hike to waterfalls, dominate (or lose terribly) at trivia nights, try to convince our dog Misty to stop pulling on the leash, cheer for our favorite football teams, bond over our favorite movies and board games, and spend lazy days on the lake. Somewhere along the way, we became each other’s biggest cheerleaders, challengers, and partners in everything from life’s big moments to the little quirks that make it fun.

Jim would tell you that Karina has shown him it’s never too late for love. He admires her intelligence, giving heart, and her cheeky sense of humor. Karina would say that Jim has shown her what real love is. He’s her support system, her sounding board, and one reason her love of dad jokes and good coffee continues to thrive.

Together, we’ve built something extraordinary—and we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you!

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