It was a beautiful spring day, finally warm enough for shorts! I texted our group chat that I was eating my sandwich outside. Much to my surprise, he came out to eat with me. We both just wanted company. We had no idea that an hour later he would decide to go for it and ask me on a date...
March 31, 2023
First date! He took me to a bistro and we talked for hours.
April 13, 2023
Second date! He took me on a hike, and I made a picnic. (I may or may not have given him an allergic reaction...)
April 23, 2023
We decided to go on a little walk...
... 3 hours later....
April 29, 2023
Watching the sun rise at Pretty Place with friends <3
May 04, 2023
He had lunch with my dad and got permission to ask me to be his girlfriend officially... he asked me that same day!
May 16, 2023
His first trip to Albany!
(My sister is the best and took photos for us)
July 07, 2023
A trip to see him in Charlotte, NC while we were long distance for the summer
July 30, 2023
I surprised him for his birthday! I got to visit his house/farm for the first time.
(I included this picture since he loves it so much ;) )
August 06, 2023
Cruise with my family!
August 22, 2023
Beginning our year of school together again
September 05, 2023
Beach trip with his family!
September 16, 2023
Warning... English Country Dancing barefoot on hardwood will give you blisters. But it's all okay if you have a boyfriend willing to carry you to your car!
September 16, 2023
He took me on a spontaneous date night :)
September 28, 2023
We would take walks around campus... and every once in a while lay down to take in the sunshine
October 21, 2023
Hiking is almost ALWAYS a yes... especially with friends!
(two days after this, he told me he loved me for the first time <3)
November 05, 2023
6 months of dating! He wrote me a sweet story, and we ate a delicious dinner in Greenville.
November 17, 2023
We love this picture :)
January 15, 2024
Hiking is amazing... but my favorite view is always you ;)
January 21, 2024
Symphony in Greenville with friends
February 11, 2024
I loved cooking for him at my College Park house
March 05, 2024
Disney with my parents!!
March 05, 2024
(Why was the Dumbo ride such a highlight??)
March 16, 2024
Homecoming dance (our favorite part was the Thai food with friends beforehand!)
April 02, 2024
We loved seeing each other on campus <3
April 05, 2024
Recording our episode of "Lives Aligned!"
April 26, 2024
Finishing up the semester together at AU
May 04, 2024
Our one year "being official" anniversary
July 26, 2024
Ring shopping!! (on his birthday!)
July 30, 2024
Long distance FaceTime's over the summer (Hi, Ben!!)
September 22, 2024
Apple picking!
October 19, 2024
Dancing at his sister's wedding
October 26, 2024
Went on a hike near Helen, GA. Little did I know that later that day...
October 26, 2024
We got engaged!!
October 26, 2024
I'm not crying you are
November 23, 2024
Sunrises and snuggles <3
December 13, 2024
Graduating = more wedding planning!
December 27, 2024
Engagement photo shoot!
February 22, 2025
Ethan moves to Albany and we get ready to begin our lives together!