Erik & Molly

April 12, 2025 • Vail, CO

Erik & Molly

April 12, 2025 • Vail, CO

The Gryzly Tale

Books Brought Them Together

Picture of Books Brought Them Together

Molly started out at Four Seasons Vail as a Human Resource manager, at which point she saw the overnight security guard, Erik Gryska's name every morning in a nightly report email and he saw Molly Moffet's name on endless HR emails. One evening after her shift, a coworker was standing in the security office and asked Molly what book she was reading right now. Molly answered that she had just started a book called The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. At this point, Erik looked up from his security camera feed, made eye contact with his crystal blue eyes, and said, "I love that book!" and they promptly forgot anyone else was in the room, having eyes only for each other. From that day on, Molly made a point of stopping at Security after each shift to update him on where she was in the book. He left for Christmas in Costa Rica with his family and Molly realized how much she looked forward to these 5-minute interactions every day when she didn't see him for a few weeks. Eventually, Molly read through the 3rd book (there are currently 4 written in the series) and Erik admitted that he had only read the first three but had started the forth book because she was reading it. Molly understood that was nerd-speak for, "I'm interested," so the next week, she asked him if he wanted to talk about books over a beer some time and they set a date. The first date went so well that Erik asked Molly to be his girlfriend that night, to which she very eagerly agreed. The two have been inseparable ever since. Their passion for books, travel, the mountains, their pets, camping, play outside, learning about the world around them, cooking and eating, and generally exploring life as a team has lead to years of happiness and they are excited to embark on all their future adventures together.

Erik and Molly have the first of many minivacations to Glenwood Springs hot springs to celebrate Erik's 40th Birthday.

March 28, 2022

Erik and Molly have the first of many minivacations to Glenwood Springs hot springs to celebrate Erik's 40th Birthday.
Erik quickly steps into his new role as dog dad.

April 11, 2022

Erik quickly steps into his new role as dog dad.
The two love walking the dogs and enjoying the spectacular views right in their back yard. They fall in love in the every day moments as well as on adventures.

June 06, 2022

The two love walking the dogs and enjoying the spectacular views right in their back yard. They fall in love in the every day moments as well as on adventures.
Erik further impresses Molly by bringing her to explore his fruit farm on the Big Island in Hawaii. They plant a guava tree (as well as multiple others) and it is still thriving today. It doesn't take long for Molly to realize this is a special place and she is so happy to get to be a part of it!

June 14, 2022

Erik further impresses Molly by bringing her to explore his fruit farm on the Big Island in Hawaii. They plant a guava tree (as well as multiple others) and it is still thriving today. It doesn't take long for Molly to realize this is a special place and she is so happy to get to be a part of it!
They find secret waterfalls, hidden lava caves, and the mysteries of the jungle. Hawaii becomes an important place in their relationship.

June 18, 2022

They find secret waterfalls, hidden lava caves, and the mysteries of the jungle. Hawaii becomes an important place in their relationship.
As many of you know, Molly has friends all over the place. Erik discovers that he loves meeting the people she loves in the first of many weddings and adventures. They clean up nicely for Adrianna and Sandy's wedding at Camp Hale, CO.

June 25, 2022

As many of you know, Molly has friends all over the place. Erik discovers that he loves meeting the people she loves in the first of many weddings and adventures. They clean up nicely for Adrianna and Sandy's wedding at Camp Hale, CO.
Molly visits the East Coast and meets the seals in Chatham, MA and the whole Gryska clan in Edgecomb, MI.

August 10, 2022

Molly visits the East Coast and meets the seals in Chatham, MA and the whole Gryska clan in Edgecomb, MI.
They can't help but be silly anywhere they go.

September 01, 2022

They can't help but be silly anywhere they go.
Erik loves Molly enough to let her dress him up for Halloween.

October 31, 2022

Erik loves Molly enough to let her dress him up for Halloween.
Erik meets Molly's wonderful crazy family when he is her date to her sister Bridget and Justin's Kawaii wedding!

November 07, 2022

Erik meets Molly's wonderful crazy family when he is her date to her sister Bridget and Justin's Kawaii wedding!
Erik continusouly spoils Molly by using his employee perks and treating her to Four Seasons stays (So far they have frequented Four Season Denver and visited the locations in New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Maui, and Kona).

November 09, 2022

Erik continusouly spoils Molly by using his employee perks and treating her to Four Seasons stays (So far they have frequented Four Season Denver and visited the locations in New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Maui, and Kona).
Erik spends Christmas with Molly and her parents in Moab. She loves getting to share one of her favorite places with him,

December 25, 2022

Erik spends Christmas with Molly and her parents in Moab. She loves getting to share one of her favorite places with him,
Molly finds herself more and more enamored with Erik as the ski together and love the same places. She is also suitable impressed with his beautiful skiing form and flawless bump technique. He skis his way further into her heart.

February 05, 2023

Molly finds herself more and more enamored with Erik as the ski together and love the same places. She is also suitable impressed with his beautiful skiing form and flawless bump technique. He skis his way further into her heart.
Erik fits in seamlessly with the Moffets and helps celebrates Greg's birthday in Moab.

May 01, 2023

Erik fits in seamlessly with the Moffets and helps celebrates Greg's birthday in Moab.
Molly loves spending time with her soon to be nieces and nephew. She fits in well with the Gryskas and Rices as they enjoy another Cape Cod trip for Dr. Von's 70th birthday celebration.

June 10, 2023

Molly loves spending time with her soon to be nieces and nephew. She fits in well with the Gryskas and Rices as they enjoy another Cape Cod trip for Dr. Von's 70th birthday celebration.
Erik and Molly traverse the US visiting the National Monuments to get to Dre and Brew's wedding in Madison, WI. Camping in a bug-infested tent in Nebraska, a teepee at the foot of Devil's Tower, and the 28th floor of the Four Seasons Minneapolis with the dogs, they prove to be adaptable to many situations.

August 05, 2023

Erik and Molly traverse the US visiting the National Monuments to get to Dre and Brew's wedding in Madison, WI. Camping in a bug-infested tent in Nebraska, a teepee at the foot of Devil's Tower, and the 28th floor of the Four Seasons Minneapolis with the dogs, they prove to be adaptable to many situations.
They check out Erik's old college day stomping grounds after celebrating Tess and Jack's wedding near Bolder.

September 16, 2023

They check out Erik's old college day stomping grounds after celebrating Tess and Jack's wedding near Bolder.
Goldilocks and her 3 bears!

October 21, 2023

Goldilocks and her 3 bears!
Erik and Molly have an amazing holiday season in front of their fire creating new traditions. They bought a living Christmas tree and planted in the spring, a practice they plan to continue every year to create their own holiday grove.

December 24, 2023

Erik and Molly have an amazing holiday season in front of their fire creating new traditions. They bought a living Christmas tree and planted in the spring, a practice they plan to continue every year to create their own holiday grove.
On New Years Eve, while cuddling on the couch after the wonderful holiday season, Erik looked over at Molly and said, "I had a whole thing planned out, but I can't wait any more. I love you so much and I want to spend my life with you. Will you marry me?" She immediately said Yes!

December 31, 2023

On New Years Eve, while cuddling on the couch after the wonderful holiday season, Erik looked over at Molly and said, "I had a whole thing planned out, but I can't wait any more. I love you so much and I want to spend my life with you. Will you marry me?" She immediately said Yes!
Erik and Molly's love continues to grow as "Dompiancees". Can't wait to see you all in April 25!

May 10, 2024

Erik and Molly's love continues to grow as "Dompiancees". Can't wait to see you all in April 25!