Our first date! It was on a Thursday because Cj insisted if it went well then the second date could be Sunday (Shannon’s next free day off).

First picture all together. Stella was a little unsure.

Adventure to Hillsborough Winery to watch the sunset.

Shannon surprised Cj with a weekend trip to National Harbor for his birthday.

Stella proudly showing off the Christmas tree we decorated on our first Christmas together.

After some convincing, Shannon went to visit Cj in Raleigh for the first time.

The Raleigh visit helped us realize we wanted to be together, even if it meant long distance. FaceTime dates, even during nap time, kept us going when we were apart.

Halfway point. A last minute weekend trip to Richmond because we couldn’t stand being apart.

First time going to the NC State Fair. Cj even won Shannon a goldfish!

Cj pulled Shannon into a jewelry store at the mall to try on rings. That ring design looks familiar…

Shannon’s first Johnson family Thanksgiving. They had her standing right in the middle, no being cropped out!

Family Christmas pictures in Raleigh.

With the long distance being hard, Cj surprised Shannon with a cabin trip for Valentines Day.

Chris Lane concert at The Ritz in Raleigh. When Big, Big Plans came on Cj joked “is this the part where I propose”.

Photo shoot at the WRLA Azalea Gardens. Who knew our next pictures here would be on the day we’d get engaged!

Country concert at Jiffy Lube Live for Shannon’s birthday. Can you tell we both love country music?

Cj’s sales kickoff in San Diego, of course Shannon had to tag along. It was such an amazing trip!

Moving in together! Shannon moved down to Raleigh to be with Cj after saying she’d never move, it’s easily the best decision she’s ever made!

Wedding date! The next wedding we are at together will be our own.

First NC State Fair with us both being North Carolina residents. This time Cj won Shannon something that wouldn’t die the next day. RIP Henry the goldfish, hello Henry the seal!

Every Fred needs his Daphne. Our first Halloween together in Raleigh.

Christmas pictures in front of the Raleigh Christmas tree.

New Years kiss on the SkyHouse roof, we will never get over our rooftop views!

Family photos in the apartment. Shannon had no idea what was going to happen in 3 days.

She said yes! A day that Shannon thought was just a fun picnic outing with her best friend Sami, with Cj coming along to take pictures, turned into the best day of her life.

Cj realizing how many Jeep parts he could’ve bought.