One of our earliest dates- bowling at Valley Lanes. Me & Ben met at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Our official first date was on September 13th, 2019. We got coffee and went thrifting, and were getting along so well that after being out for hours, I convinced him to come on an hour + long walk with me and my dog, Jojo.

The first photo of Ben & me that was posted to social media. #hardlaunch

Our first weekend away - Beverly, West Virginia. We got to see the first snowfall of the season on our drive home.

A wintery Harrisonburg.

Ben brought me home to Norfolk for the first time, and we enjoyed some classic landmarks.

Some good times in the beautiful nature surrounding Harrisonburg.

I brought Ben home to Bedford for the first time and we kicked off the 1st annual Lee Family Smith Mountain Lake trip.

My first year joining the annual McCormick Sandbridge Beach trip.

A chilly Spring Break trip to Virginia Beach.

Crossed off a bucket list item to hike Old Rag before moving out of Harrisonburg.

Graduation!

Hiking Sharp Top Mountain in the blue ridge parkway.

Relaxing at Smith Mountain Lake.

Our last Sandbridge trip- we had to touch the Atlantic Ocean one last time before moving cross country.

The move out west! Stopped in Round Rock, TX to show Ben where I grew up. We also stopped in Memphis, TN & Las Cruces, NM on the way.

Enjoying the San Diego skyline.

Breaking in the New Year together.

The first of many trips to Joshua Tree.

Bowling is a pretty common occurrence in our household.

Anniversary trip to Twin Peaks.

Took Ben to my birthplace, Sandy, OR, and showed off some my favorite childhood attractions, including Multnomah Falls.

Enjoying a classic SD sunset with a charcuterie spread from Trader Joe's.

Ringing in the New Year.

We're engaged!!!