Our Storie

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This Week: Our Storie

     In honor of my husband's birthday today, I have decided to write a blog about how we met and our journey together! Logan has been the most supportive husband. He continues to spoil me every day. He takes me on dates and does the little things. He listens and holds my hand. He always puts down the toilet seat. He laughs at my jokes. Most importantly, he respects me and we have been an equal team.

     I am not able to be with Logan today and in fact, 4 out of the last 5 years I have missed his birthday. This is what comes with the professional athlete territory. We are constantly missing our friends and families birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc, because we are training and traveling around the world. Sorry! We still love you.

2013- Logan was in Basic Training Camp

2014- WE WERE TOGETHER!

2015- I was in Abu Dhabi competing

2016- I was in Sarasota competing, Logan was in Hungary competing 

2017- I am in Sarasota competing, Logan is working for the Army           

The first half of the blog is 'OUR STORIE'

The second half of the blog are photos over the last four years. So funny to see how we've grown together.

 This is OUR STORIE

Erin was born in Longview, Washington, growing up with her brother Tyler Jones and supported by her loving parents Tony and Debbie Jones. Debbie worked as an analytical chemist and Tony worked in the Union as a excavator operator.

Logan was born and raised in Corvallis, Oregon. He was the third of four children. His older older brother tyler, older sister Malia and younger sister Sloan. His parents Judy and Jeff were swim coaches at the local pool.

In middle school, Erin played every sport she could. She was the hood river swim team all year round. Played softball in Portland, volleyball in middle school, basketball in the winter, and track in the spring. She knew she loved to play sports. She was an honor roll student with high hopes and big dreams.

In middle school Logan committed his time to swimming. He swam 9 practices a week, 18 hours, and countless meters. He was a nationally ranked swimmer destined for the Olympics. 

In high school Erin moved to Hood River Valley high school. She was a 4-time letter winner in cross country, swimming, and track. She was always volunteering, on prom court, and active on student council. 

In high school Logan went to Corvallis High School. He was a four time letter winner in Cross Country, Swimming and track. he was always volunteering, on student council, leadership and was even Crowned Mr. Spartan.

In college Erin went to Oregon State University. She ran Division 1 cross country and track, she studied exercise and sports science before transferring to the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2012 to pursue her dreams of qualifying for the Olympics in triathlon. She graduated from UCCS in 2014 with a degree in Health Care Sciences with an option in Strength and Conditioning.

In college Logan was a hot ticket swimmer. He had the opportunity to swim anywhere in the country. He chose a full ride scholarship to University of Florida. While in College Logan competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Swimming Trials. His highest places were 11 and 13th. Logan graduated from Florida in 2011 with a degree in Outdoor Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

*Erin moved to the Olympic Training Center in June 2012

*Logan moved to the Olympic Training Center in September 2012

They met in the cafeteria of the Olympic Training Center in October 2012

Erin and Logan were friends until Logan went to Basic Training for the Army. Once Logan joined the Army, Erin knew in her heart that she had fallen for a hero. When Logan was gone they wrote letters to each other every single day. After two months of writing letters, Logan went to meet the Jones’ and Erin went to meet the Stories’. After that Christmas trip home, they new they were destined to be together forever. It had become an official relationship in January 2013.

Nothing about their relationship was traditional or easy. Their first year of being together, Erin was gone about 3 months out of the year. In 2014 Erin was gone about about 6 months out of the year. In 2015 Erin was gone about 9 months out of the year, but knew something had to change, so in 2016 she moved back home. Logan started to travel more and more as well so when one would come home, another would leave. Logan would always be there for Erin, but after buying a house together in Colorado Springs, they got two cats and both live their full time. 

Erin and Logan’s paths were destined to cross. they believe they are each others soul mates. Both growing up in the same state, same circle and sports, same city, same friends, but never ever meeting each other. One day the universe brought them together in the cafeteria of the Olympic Training Center. It was a matter of time before they met. Erin wearing her Oregon State sweatshirt just getting done with practice grabbing a To-Go Box. She caught Logan’s eye. 

Most people would say distance was difficult, but to Erin and Logan it was simple. They knew they wanted to be together forever, but they also knew they loved competing and doing what they do. They understood each other. In reality, distance made the heart grow founder. 

Logan and Erin spend almost all of their time together, training and lounging. They swim and run together, and go to movies and play Pac-Man together. Between the two… I don’t know who is more competitive? 

After training for the Olympics together the last 4 years, they have been through the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Both Erin and Logan fell short of making the 2016 Olympic Team this year. They couldn’t make their dreams reality. However, by getting married to each other they are fulfilling another dream into a reality. They are became Mr. and Mrs. Storie for the rest of their lives.

After their wedding, the Mr. and Mrs. went right back to training. They won the Mixed Bitahle World Championship Relay title just weeks after their wedding. After that they went on their honeymoon and took some much needed R and R, but are back on the hunt for 2020. Logan is going to Officer Candidate School in June 2017 while Erin continues to travel around the world in her swim suit.

I hope you continue to follow our journey and love for each other.