When Hope “apparently” told Zach to meet her on the dance floor later and he followed her around like his true golden retriever self all night. Lots of dancing!

After Hope told Zach he owed her one more dance, he mustered up the courage to ask her to a school formal. Zach, worried Hope wasn’t going to show up, was nervous the day of. Per usual, as most of you know, Hope showed up a casual 30 minutes late and walked straight into the house. Zach’s jaw dropped to the floor when he realized what an absolutely beauty was standing in front of him. And they danced a lot, and Hope finisher her entire Calzone. Zach was sad because he thought he would be able to steal a couple bites.

Zach finally had the courage to ask Hope to be his girlfriend. They attended their first party as a couple, dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Again, more dancing!!

More parties, more fun. Buffalo is a wee bit chilly, but the late night Jim's Steakout trips are worth it. Big smiles!

The FINAL of all of the Buffalo events. Zach totally got emotional when Mr. Brightside came on. (Yes there was more dancing!)

Zach graduated!!!!! Big brain and a very happy man!

Christmas #2 together! Jackson (almost) approves of Zach.

A Mardi Gras-themed New Years Eve at Hotel Syracuse and you guessed it, more dancing!!

Military ball in Columbus, GA. The photo is in black and white to camouflage Zach’s extremely sunburnt face. Do not recommend golfing without sunscreen in GA.

Zach’s graduation from IBOLC. Extremely hot, very sweaty, barely any clouds. 0/10 outfits for the 90+ degree heat.

Zach abandoned Hope for around three months to fight his demons in the forest, mountains, and swamps. He re-emerges into society for Ranger School graduation. Zach did not warn Hope about the very interactive graduation. Lots of things being blown up. One of very few rainy days in Georgia. 11/10 graduation, 0/10 weather.

Christmas #3!! Hope is asking Santa to bring Zach his hair back for Christmas. Please and thank you.

New years, and a new case of Covid to ring in the new year! 2024 can only go up from here, RIP to our sinuses.

Zach gets stationed at Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia. The weather didn’t require jackets in January??? We might like it here. Also more dancing.!

Hope decides she needs to officially move to Savannah, GA. The weather is nice, the people are nice, and the food is surprisingly amazing! (except no Italian - sad)

Hope actually moved to Savannah, GA and Zach finally pulls the trigger to ask Hope to marry him. After a great deal of thought over a one second period of time, she says yes!

And they were finally happy together! The most spot on picture of Zach and Hope aggressively looking at each other. with love and mischief in their eyes. Some dancing in the park!!