Early Marching Band photo. Clearly, both of us were hard at work. As a side note, during every Notre Dame Football Game over all three years we were both in the Band, Charles and I would share a Ben's Pretzels during the third quarter ("Which I always paid for" Charles reminded).

Proof that Charles can smile. Taken during our first date after I asked him out with the line "You were right".

To celebrate our first Valentine's Day together, Charles took me on my first "fancy date". Notable, when asked by a roommate "why are you spending so much on this girl?", Charles assured him "I know this is something worth doing."

Charles tries pickles for the first time. As you can tell, it was not an experience he wished to repeat.

Even across continents, Charles finds a way to make a friend in Moscow while studying in St. Petersburg!

Me in my natural habitat-- a book shop in London!

Charles visits me for my birthday after we returned from both studying abroad (and subsequent COVID-19 lockdowns).

Last practice in Notre Dame Stadium as members of the Marching Band.

We both graduated from Notre Dame on May 23, 2021!

My first day as an Admissions Counselor for the University of Notre Dame!

Charles started working on Capitol Hill in the House of Representatives in August 2021, but we always made an effort to see each other on our anniversary every year!

Whenever there was a break in his schedule, Charles would make sure to take time and visit for a Notre Dame Football game in South Bend.

Over the past seven years, we have indulged in quite a bit of traveling, including spending time exploring bourbon in Lexington, KY with the Soller family!

Charles after his first marathon!

Charles proposing at the bench where everything started!

We cannot wait to celebrate our wedding at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Friday, July 24, 2026!