Paige on her first day of seventh grade and the day she developed a crush on Austin. She thought that he was funny and super cute. Austin only thought of Paige as a friend at this point. Later in the school year and the crush on Austin still lingering she confessed to a mutual friend that she liked him and his response was "If you get married your initials will be AM and PM like a clock."

Austin and Paige met at Franklin Central Middle School East in the seventh grade. This is his first day of school picture, and the day that we met!

Austin and Paige's sophomore year of high school and one of the many football game pictures they took together. They declared their liking for each other freshman year of high school but nothing came of it that year. Paige was not allowed to date yet so they were in "mutual exclusive like" at this point in the picture.

Austin's first time going out with Paige's family for Paige's 16th birthday! The first time he met her family he had a 101 fever, sweat profusely through his shirt, and could barely eat his food but he was so determined to meet them so we could "officially date" he persevered and got their stamp of approval!

Our 6 month anniversary celebration! It was a walk along the canal, and Italian ice cream with Paige's parents.

ONE YEAR!! We had homecoming the day before our one year anniversary and had a blast. Paige's dad came home temporarily from training for his deployment and we celebrated our one year anniversary of dating and their 22nd anniversary of marriage at Harry and Izzy's which is where Paige and Austins tradition of going every year for our anniversary started.

After not seeing each other for over a month due to the lockdown, we celebrated "prom" at home by dressing up, taking pictures, and getting take-out.

TWO YEARS!! Another celebration at Harry and Izzy's to continue the tradition. Every year that passes brings so much more joy in learning more about each other.

We graduated and officially became high school sweethearts!

Another fake prom, got dressed up and took pictures then changed into comfier clothes to head over to the "carnival prom" and then out to eat with friends.

Our first family vacation together! Austin's family took Paige along for Austin's senior trip to Seaside, Fl. Lots of fun time in the sun, good food, and quality time together.

Austin's first time in Paige's hometown. She got to show him the house her parents built and she grew up in, her favorite small town spots!

THREE YEARS!! Another celebration at Harry and Izzy's to mark another year spent together filled with more laughter, love and growth than the last.

Valentines day celebration together!

FOUR YEARS!! We went to Harry and Izzy's for yet another year of celebration for the beautiful relationship and friendship we had created.

Another Markley family vacation but this time to Disney! We had a blast going to all the parks, riding a ton of rides, and eating so much good food!

At the high school to watch Austins sister perform, and we found our way back to the gym and stood in the exact spot that he had asked Paige to be his girlfriend over 4 years ago!

Officially engaged!! A quick weekend trip down to Gatlinburg to meet Austin's family turned into yes to a forever together! Austin suggested a sunrise hike the day after we arrived and he surprised Paige by proposing in a beautiful spot overlooking the mountains! Austin wears an engagement ring as well so Paige also proposed to him. Austin also surprised Paige by having her mom drive down so she could celebrate with them, something that was so important to her! It made the almost 8 hours stuck in traffic the day before so worth it!

We found our beautiful venue! The first of many things marked off of the wedding checklist!

Another Markley family vacation, this time Spain! We spent a beautiful 10 days exploring the country and enjoying the time with family!

Engagement pictures in Paige's hometown!

Five year anniversary! Another Harry and Izzys celebration to look back on the last year, and the most eventful one yet! Our love for each other growth more and more every day, and the excitement for our marriage is at an all time high!