Unsure of exact date, Hailey and Nate became online friends when they were around 14 years old. They kept in touch for many years with FaceTime calls and texts.

Nate drove from Virginia to visit Hailey for the first time for her 18th birthday, and they started (long-distance) dating.

Hailey flew out to Virginia to visit Nate & meet Nate’s family.

Hailey & her cat Gary move to Illinois with Nate & Nate’s friend, Eric

Hailey & Nate’s first major vacation together to Colorado

Hailey & Nate make the move to an apartment together in De Pere, Wisconsin

Hailey & Nate adopt a fuzzy Son (Zamy)

Nate & Hailey move to Green Bay, Wi to rent a house

Hailey & Nate get engaged on a trip to Brule River State Forest

Hailey & Nate adopt a second fuzzy Son (Winkie)

After 8 long years together and half a lifetime of friendship, it is time to get married!