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"Love at first laugh." That's how Jason describes meeting Kerstin for the first time, since he heard her before actually seeing her. Someone had told a joke in the edit bay at the back of the TV station, and from that dark corner came the boisterous sound of Kerstin's laugh. The two were introduced, photographer (him) to producer (her). They went to several work-related functions, had several dates, and then started dating a few months later. The rest, as they say, was history. The two shared many adventures all over Oregon, road trips to Montana and Seattle, and visits to Hawaii and Colorado for friends' weddings. Their time in Eugene was spent making new friends, and getting to know Jason's family. |
It was in Eugene where Jason left the TV business, and the couple added a new edition to their family. Khloe, a German Shepherd-Husky Mix, who would tear up their shoes, house, furniture, and worm her way into their hearts.
But soon life, and work, would take them on a new adventure.
At the end of 2010, Kerstin's job took them north to Portland, Oregon-- and back to the Fox Affiliate that brought her home from Montana after college. The next three years were anything but easy as Jason struggled to find a new career, and the pair navigated their way through several of life's curve balls. Kerstin and Jason struggled their way through those years, and came out the other side stronger as individuals and a couple.
Their time in Portland was a challenge. It was also an opportunity to get to know Kerstin's family and re-connect with cousins and friends they hadn't seen in years. It was also the place where Jason discovered his passion for teaching and decided to spend a year abroad teaching in South Korea.
And then life stepped in and took Kerstin and Jason on another adventure-- Him to South Korea and her to Sacramento, California to further her career. After a year apart, the two were reunited after a particularly difficult day at work for Kerstin. Her co-workers captured the whole thing on camera, take a look:
But soon life, and work, would take them on a new adventure.
At the end of 2010, Kerstin's job took them north to Portland, Oregon-- and back to the Fox Affiliate that brought her home from Montana after college. The next three years were anything but easy as Jason struggled to find a new career, and the pair navigated their way through several of life's curve balls. Kerstin and Jason struggled their way through those years, and came out the other side stronger as individuals and a couple.
Their time in Portland was a challenge. It was also an opportunity to get to know Kerstin's family and re-connect with cousins and friends they hadn't seen in years. It was also the place where Jason discovered his passion for teaching and decided to spend a year abroad teaching in South Korea.
And then life stepped in and took Kerstin and Jason on another adventure-- Him to South Korea and her to Sacramento, California to further her career. After a year apart, the two were reunited after a particularly difficult day at work for Kerstin. Her co-workers captured the whole thing on camera, take a look:
It was such a great moment for the couple. And Kerstin says looking back on it, she's grateful someone was rolling on it-- making it easy to share with friends and family living near and far.
The surprise-reunion was the beginning of another year of adventure for Kerstin and Jason. They spent time re-adjusting to life together again, exploring their new home state. experiencing new challenges at work, and getting ready to head back to school. And it wasn't long before something very special happened:
The surprise-reunion was the beginning of another year of adventure for Kerstin and Jason. They spent time re-adjusting to life together again, exploring their new home state. experiencing new challenges at work, and getting ready to head back to school. And it wasn't long before something very special happened:
On a gorgeous spring weekend in 2016, at Point Reyes National Seashore, Jason popped the question, and Kerstin said yes! You can read the full story on the couple's wedding blog, by clicking the box on the home page, labeled "Wedding Blog." It's been a whirlwind of excitement and celebration, and now the couple is planing their special day. Keep checking back for more details, and look for a save the date in the mail!