Phil and Baileigh met for the first time at Nick & Olivia's 2024 Super Bowl party. Baileigh had arrived early to help Olivia set up. Phil arrived early to drop off some meatballs and then he headed out to another Super Bowl party. Baileigh introduced herself to Phil and he barely acknowledged her existence. Baileigh left at half time and Phil returned to the party shortly after that. Two ships in the night- the Lord had other plans!

Baileigh & Phil both served as leaders at CIY with TPCC. Camp was at Hope College in Michigan. Baileigh finally cornered Phil at a leader bevvy huddle halfway through the week. Phil talked about how many gallons of milk he buys weekly.

The day after camp, Phil begged Baileigh to go on a first date.

Live footage of B & P's first date to Graeter's. Obviously Phil got the black raspberry chocolate chip and Baileigh got the s'mores. Baileigh asked Phil to rate the date on a scale of 1-10. He gave it an 8.8.

Baileigh told her family about Phil. Baileigh knew the whole time that they would be husband and wife. Phil took some convincing.

4th of July. Baileigh's first time meeting Phil's friends. Phil let Baileigh know this night that he was dating for marriage. Phil was very intentional from the start.

After going to a fever game with Susan (mother of the groom) & Mike (best man & groom's older brother), Phil finally asked Baileigh to be his girlfriend. Phil wanted mom's approval first!! *major key* *note from Phil* this is a picture from our first concert a few days after the fever game.

Phil went with Baileigh's family to their annual trip to South Haven. So awkward. Would not recommend bringing your boyfriend of two weeks to family vacation. Phil was so brave.

Baileigh cheering Phil on at his basketball game.

their first wedding together in Michigan!

A summer full of double dates--with Nick & Olivia. Nick and Olivia are both in the bridal party and ALSO getting married in 2026. We owe so much to the two of them for helping coordinate our relationship. And then mentoring us & reminding us that the whole point of dating is for marriage and marriage to bring glory to God.

Phil's niece (and Baileigh's future niece!!!!), Collins, was born! Baileigh is just obsessed with her future in-laws but we both could not be more smitten with Collins. We are so blessed to get to watch her grow.

Baileigh, Phil, & bridesmaid Jess' first NYE together.

our first valentine's day together. thoughtful phil planned the sweetest surprise dinner.