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Austyn Payton

@austyn.payton

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Yesterday I asked my best friend to marry me, 3 1/2 years ago we started a chapter that completely changed my life. From our very first date to the quiet, everyday moments we’ve built together, every single day with you has been an adventure.
Austyn you are my rock, my biggest supporter, and my absolute favorite person. I cant wait to spend the rest of my life with you!❤️ taken in Garden of the Gods by @austyn.payton

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Sunday in KC w/ @weslywallace 💛💐🌞🩷

AND Wade ran a 1/2 marathon!! So proud of you!! 🏃🏼🏅 @_wadewallace taken in Kansas City, Missouri by @austyn.payton

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3 months ago

Thank you Northwest 🎓🤍🍾

Graduating from Northwest has filled me with an incredible sense of pride and strength. This journey has given me guidance and taught me lessons I will carry for a lifetime. I’ve had to make hard decisions and step out of my comfort zone to try new things. The challenges I faced helped me grow, and even when I failed, I learned to get back up stronger. The support of the whole Northwest community has been amazing, and it’s inspiring to be surrounded by people who are always willing to help. The friends and mentors by my side made a huge difference in my journey. I could not have achieved this without the support of everyone who believed in me. I want to say thank you to my family for always being there, for showing up, and for encouraging me every step of the way. To my boyfriend, thank you for being patient, supportive, and loving through these last three years. To my best friends, you’ve always pushed me to do my best when my family couldn’t be there and truly became my family. Every late night, every challenge, and every success was made better because of your support. And my roomie of 3 years…. I’m going to leave it at that. Thank you to my professors that always made me participate in the hardest exercise lab tutorials…. I think I did every one of them, but always believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself in the classroom. Northwest didn’t just teach me academically, it shaped me into a stronger, more resilient person. I am proud of the hard work I put in and the lessons I learned along the way. Graduation is not just an ending, it’s a celebration of growth, community, and perseverance. I will carry the pride, lessons, and memories from this journey with me forever. Here’s to new beginnings!! BLEED GREEN BEARCATS ✌️💚#oabaab🐻🐱 Thank you @ethanstreeterphotography for the amazing photos truly the best! 👏 taken in Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Mo by @austyn.payton

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5 months ago

I love you more than sunsets 🌅 💌❤️

I’m so lucky to be doing life with you. You make the hard days easier and the good days even better. You’ve been by my side through it all, traveling with me and supporting me in everything I do, and helped me grow into a better person. I see how deeply you love me, and it means everything! I can’t wait to see where our journey takes us. 🤍

Next up GRADUATION 🎓🎉

Photographer: @camryn.payton by @austyn.payton

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6 months ago

Wouldn’t have written a better ending to my dance career! National champs with my people 🏆✨💌 by @austyn.payton

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6 months ago

3 years with you❤️💌

I truly couldn’t ask for a more supportive, loving, and genuine person to be by my side. You make life feel lighter, brighter, and so full of love everyday! I honestly don’t know what I’d do without you, thank you for being my constant through everything. Here’s to all the memories we’ve made and everything still to come. Thank you for the best 3 years I love you always 💋🫶🏼 by @austyn.payton

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7 months ago

Happy birthday to my favorite person in the world! I love you! I can’t wait to see the adventures of 24!! 🥂🍾🥰🎉🕺🏼 by @austyn.payton

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9 months ago

BEST DAY = BEARCAT GAME DAY 💚🖤🤍 taken in Northwest Missouri State University by @austyn.payton

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a year ago

My forever view 🌄🫶🏼☀️♥️ taken in Mozingo Lake by @austyn.payton

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a year ago

Winning isn’t everything… but it’s pretty close!! 🏆✨@nwbearcatdance #backagain #nationalchamps taken in Daytona Beach, Florida by @austyn.payton

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2 years ago

On Vacay 🧡 by @austyn.payton

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2 years ago

A whole year of love, laughter, and endless blessings 🫶🏼 by @austyn.payton

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