We first met in Greece when we studied abroad in the spring semester of 2022!

Our first bit was that Emilie looked like a spider.

Once we were back on campus at Harding we spent lots of time together playing pickleball. Shoutout to Nick and Josie.

Emilie loved my unique style and loved dressing like me. Just kidding! We actually pioneered Overalls Wednesday which is an ongoing tradition at Harding to this day.

Emilie had the guts to ask me to her formal.

The day we started dating!!! Our first date was at Arby's a couple weeks before it was official!

After we started dating I asked Emilie to the best event Harding has to offer, Boxmania. Talk about building a relationship. Pun intended.

I loved riding my bike around campus so I brought an extra bike from home so that Emilie could ride with me. "How sweet" -Emilie

I took Caleb on our first picnic! I made chicken and sandwiches and rootbeer. Best day ever!

THE picture... Believe it or not, I have 3 copies of this framed from my mom, Dena. Thanks mom!

I surprised Caleb big time when I drove to Camp Deer Run to see him. Caleb showed me all around camp and introduced me to all his friends and campers. He loved and was so well loved there!

Caleb helped me make corn hole boards from scratch for my mom's birthday present! It was such a fun project to work on together!

We started cooking together! This was our first major meal, chicken parmesan. I loved getting to pester Emilie while she tried to make something delicious!

This was our first family vacation together. I was on thin ice! Just kidding, I felt welcomed and loved by the Wilkinsons.

Boxmania part two! Just after the one year mark of dating.

We watched Kung Fu Panda 4.

Caleb moved to Memphis for dental school. Our first date here was to the Memphis Zoo. One of my favorite days ever!

A new hobby for me. Emilie is a big fan of going on walks and has dragged me along so many times I am starting to enjoy them myself.

My first family vacation with the Hootons. Not my thing. Please don't make me do it again!

Two years together! We celebrated in the proper fashion with a MONSTER TRUCK SHOW!!!

This was a historic day. I finally beat Caleb in pickleball for the first time in probably 2 years. Sadly the 100 dollar bet was off that day.

I took the award for biggest surprise after I proposed to Emilie in her own living room. The look on her face told me my plan had worked perfectly!

The pictures says it all! She said yes! We can't wait for what comes next!