Our First Date! Mike was (as he claims) only 30 minutes late! Ava, to this day, reminds him how blessed he is that she stuck around! This picture is from a date night to Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA.

Ava May and Michael's first "roadtrip" was to Pigeon Forge, TN for Michael's cousin Thomas's wedding.

Ava May and Michael's first celebration of Christmas together with Michael and his roommates at their house in Suffolk!

Ava May and Michael travel to Michigan for Christmas 2021! They got to meet the Grinch in Ohio during a stop at the Lego Store.

Ava May and Michael's First Year Dating was capped off with a great trip to Philadelphia! Sight seeing and spending time with Ava May's Aunt and Uncle.

Ava May and Michael during the week before Michael leaves for deployment!

Michael's Christmas in 2022 was spent with Ava May via FaceTime from Bergen, Norway!

Ava May's Christmas in 2022 was spent with Michael via FaceTime from Cumberland, Maine!

Ava May (and Michael) survived a long time apart and celebrated with basketball games in both Norfolk, VA and Boone, NC.

Ava May and Michael go to the Submarine Force's 123rd Birthday Ball in Norfolk, VA.

Ava May and Michael's trip with Michele (Michael's Mother) from Kenosha, WI to Grass Lake, MI via the Upper Peninsula! This is the FIRST time Ava May had received a ring pop...

Ava May and Michael visit the famous Cheese Castle prior to a trip to Michigan to celebrate Thanksgiving with Michael's family.

A trip to Maine for Christmas! Spending time with Ava's Family! This is the trip Ava May got a ring pop for the SECOND time...

Ava May and Michael in front of Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, TX. This trip was for Ava May's Spring Break to New Mexico to visit Michael's Sister and her family.

This photo is Michael's personal favorite from the return trip from New Mexico.

The day Ava May received her FINAL ring pop [and said yes!] at the Bernheim Forest and Arboretum outside of Louisville, KY...

The final ring pop; Michael even went the extra mile and put it in a ring pop wrapper.

Ava May and Michael enjoy the weekend of engagement with Mammoth Caves National Park, the Louisville Slugger Mausam, and Texas Roadhouse [a favorite of the two].

Ava May and Michael are excited to celebrate their love with you on their (almost) 4 year anniversary of dating!