Our first picture together on our third date at a Chris Young concert.

Alex's first trip to Wisconsin to meet Sophie's family and celebrate Christmas.

All smiles prior to Sophie’s broken wrist.

Our first adventure outdoors during COVID.

Our first big trip together, Jensen Beach, Florida.

Celebrating Sophie receiving her White Coat.

An exciting day for Alex as he becomes a US citizen.

We survived white water rafting on the Gauley River.

Exploring the Shenandoah National Park.

Checking off more cities to explore: Charlotte, NC, Asheville, NC, Lexington, KY.

Alex by Sophie’s side when she graduates from PA school at the University of Charleston.

First time Sophie met the Shackley family. It was also her first Vegas Golden Knights hockey game.

First of many golf rounds with the Schmitz/Zuehlke family.

A beautiful getaway (and graduation gift from Alex) to Hilton Head, SC.

Just a random day during Alex’s new hair journey that we discovered he looks like the hairier version of David Bowie.

Our greatest adventure yet, moving to Denver, Colorado.

The day we adopted the newest member of our little family, Stevie.

Another beautiful Christmas in Wisconsin.

Not really a significant date, just an update on Alex’s hair.

Our first Red Rocks concert, which was the legendary Stevie Nicks.

Alex’s Annual General Meeting for his job at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Checking off our first Colorado 14er (14,000 ft+) hike.

Our 2nd and 3rd 14er with an amazing group of friends.

The proposal on top of Mt. Huron followed by celebrations with our families.

Exploring Boston, MA for the first time.

A very Merry Las Vegas Christmas.

Taking in all the beautiful views and great wine of Napa Valley, CA.

Celebrating the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup.

The last hurrah of Alex’s hair journey

We were able to give our goddaughter, Rosie, so much love on her baptism day.
You may not recognize the guy next to me, but it's actually the non-caveman version of Alex.

Our engagement pictures at Lost Gulch Overlook and Brainard Lake 🤍 📸 Studio Twelve:52

Country roads took us back home for a visit to West Virginia.

Seeing our favorite band, Coldplay, at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

We finally made it over the pond to visit Alex’s family in England and explore Ireland.

We have been so lucky to witness so many close friends and family members get married over the years, including The McLarens, The Stoffregens, The Ericksons, The Millers, and The Mcleans.

We share a great love of the outdoors and we have been fortunate to explore and hike some beautiful trails together.

We've welcomed some beautiful nieces and nephews into our life over the past few years: Milo Shackley (3/4/21), Brooks Zuehlke (4/10/21), Rosella Zuehlke (3/31/23), and Mahana Shackley (9/11/23).