Our first picture together taken at Beeman Park.

The most unique trick or treating experience we'll likely ever have in our lifetimes.

First in person dance class together amidst the pandemic.

Our first Halloween together! We loved getting creative with our costume.

Russell's 30th birthday about to board a ferry to Catalina Island.

Our first Thanksgiving together.

Painting is in our genetics.

Our first Christmas Eve together.

The very next morning.

We rang in our first New Years together!

Beach day!

First hike at Serrania Park.

CoCo Ichibanya curry by the beach date.

We love sushi and decided to make our own for the first time.

Our first Valentine's Day together. This also marks Ilze being 8 years cancer free. Russell gifted her a beautiful necklace to celebrate.

Ilze shows Russell around her Alma Mater UC Irvine.

First day setting up Russell's music studio.

First official double date with Ilze's parents. We went mini golfing!

Russell celebrates his first summer solstice at the Los Angeles Latvian Center!

First Stop on our first roadtrip was San Fransisco!

Made it to Oregon on our second stop on the roadtrip. (This was Russell's first time in Oregon)

We made it to Tacoma and Ilze gets to experience Russell's hometown for the very first time.

Ilze shows Russell KURSA, her childhood camp. Little did we know we would be getting married here a few years later.

Rainiers game in Tacoma, WA with friends from UW.

Ilze lights sparklers for the first time with Russell and his mom in Tacoma!

Ilze and Russell's parents meet for the first time over a delicious brunch in Gig Harbor!

Russell and Ilze take an unforgettable trip to Maui!

Paragliding over Lahaina, HI was an amazing thrill!

Our second Christmas Eve.

We love working out in Serrania Park.

Exploring the streets of Rome.

Had a lovely Catamaran ride along the Amalfi Coast!

We took a romantic gondola ride down the Canals of Venice, Italy.

Ilze meets Russell's twin brother Ryan for the first time!

Happy 31st birthday to Russell and Ryan! This was also the first time our respective twins met. Are you seeing double?

Spent Thanksgiving in Tacoma with Russell's mom, brother and his wife. The fall leaves were just stunning!

Ilze meets Russell's grandmother Judee, aka twin grandmother. It was a special visit indeed.

California girl Ilze gets to experience snow in Tacoma.

Ilze turns 30.

We had a blast intetubing in Denver, Colorado!

First couples' trip to Disneyland! We took advantage of the SoCal discount for three full days in the parks.

The magical proposal day!