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Abby and Jamie started dating in November of 2015, at the beginning of their junior year of high school. But before that, they were best friends. Jamie transferred to Valley Catholic High School in the summer of 2014, before the start of his sophomore year, and he and Abby first met through a few mutual friends. They became close throughout the spring and summer of 2015; within the first two weeks of their junior year, Jamie was asked more than once if he and Abby were dating. At the time, the answer was no, but it didn't take long for that to change. In the middle of Valley's fall auction assembly, Jamie turned to Abby and asked if she'd want to go out on a date with him sometime. He received a resounding "sure" in response, and the rest is history. Jamie and Abby dated steadily throughout the rest of high school, attending both junior and senior prom together. They graduated from Valley Catholic in June of 2017 with plans to attend different colleges in the fall--Abby would major in English and Secondary Education at University of Portland while Jamie would pursue sports business at University of Oregon. They planned to continue dating despite their knowledge that in-person visits would be few and far between. A few months into college, it was clear something needed to change. Ultimately, Jamie and Abby broke up for a month in the fall of their freshman year. They talked a lot while they were apart and ended up getting back together in early December. They've been together ever since, despite some additional challenges (including the COVID-19 pandemic and infrequent opportunities for in-person visits). They moved into an apartment together in January of 2022 after graduating from their respective universities. In December of 2023, Abby and Jamie moved into a larger apartment, where Jamie set up candles and fairy lights and proposed to Abby just after midnight on Christmas morning. They've been happily engaged ever since, and in June of 2024 they adopted Bellatrix, a nine-week-old border collie mix, from the Oregon Humane Society. They're looking forward to celebrating their relationship with their friends and family this summer when they'll finally tie the knot after almost ten years together.

The Story of Us

Our Story

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Emily is Abby's older sister. She's known Jamie since he and Abby started dating in 2015 and has helped orchestrate everything from promposals in high school to the real thing in December of 2023.

Emily Groh

Dylan has known Jamie and Abby since high school and was Jamie's college roommate. He formally introduced Jamie to Ducks football and is one of the few people who can keep up with him in most sports discussions. 

Dylan Barton

Daria is Abby's lifelong best friend. They've known each other since preschool and have been more or less inseparable since middle school, sharing everything from church activities to volleyball to their high school friend group.

Daria Wonderlick

Cooper was another one of Jamie's college roommates. He originally bonded with Jamie over their high school cross country careers. Though he currently lives in New Mexico the two keep in touch through video games and fantasy football.

Cooper Doxey

Callie is Jamie's younger sister and has known Abby since high school. Jamie and Callie grew up playing 1v1 in any and all sports which contributed to both of their successful high school athletics careers.

Callie Kawaguchi

Matthew is Abby's younger brother. He's known Jamie since Jamie and Abby started dating in 2015. Since then, Matthew and Jamie have bonded over many mutual interests including anime and various YouTube videos.

Matthew Groh

Brynn is Abby's cousin on her mom's side of the family. Though they don't get to see each other very often, she and Abby have always been close thanks to their two-month age difference, similar personalities, and shared love of Taylor Swift.

Brynn McCarty-Kauth

Maison has been close friends with both Jamie and Abby since high school. After graduation, the three of them kept in touch, catching up over breakfast at The Original Pancake House every chance they got and reminiscing about the good ol' days.

Abby & Jamie

Abby & Jamie

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