Maddie & Derek started dating spring semester of college in 2019. Maddie was at Luther College and Derek was at UNI

Derek & Maddie road tripped 12 hours to Colorado for their first vacation. They explored Denver, Idaho springs, Boulder, and Estes park.

Derek graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.

Maddie and Derek’s dog, Ophelia, joined the family in 2021

Derek visiting Maddie in Chicago while she finished her senior practicum for social work in 2022

Maddie graduated from Luther College with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

First Christmas in the same house!

Derek proposed to Maddie on a family vacation in Oahu, Hawaii.

Maddie & Derek can’t wait to get married this year!