Taken on our second date on Skyline Drive in Front Royal, VA

Visiting Michael's childhood park in Petersburg, WV

Celebrating Colleen's 24th birthday at a sunflower farm in Winchester, VA

Michael's first Ren Faire and our first out-of-town trip together! Also Michael's first time meeting any of Colleen's family (shout out to Aunt Maureen)

Taking photos for our first Christmas card together at Michael's neighborhood park in Strasburg, VA

Michael's first Olympic National Park trip! Also his first time visiting Washington state. Marymere Falls and Lake Crescent

On the ferry back from Michael's first Seattle trip and brother interrogation (I mean introduction) with Patrick and Tyler

Michael's first Oregon Coast trip included sights like Cannon Beach and Astoria- places he's dreamed of visiting since he was a kid.

Colleen's Master's graduation! A celebration for both as Michael was the constant sounding board for recital ideas and the perfect person to rant to when stressed with finals.

First stop on the roadtrip to move to Washington state! Indiana Dunes National Park

Always being silly when taking Christmas card photos

Celebrating Michael's 25th birthday at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park

Las Vegas trip for our friend's wedding

Celebrating our second anniversary at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, WA

Michael's first MLB game: Seattle Mariners beat the San Francisco Giants

The proposal finally happened! Watching the Northern Lights at Salsbury Point County Park at the Hood Canal in Washington