Max & Julia meet through a mutual friend, Richelle (who happens to be Max's neighbor), while hanging out. The group of friends play manhunt in the neighborhood, and the unknowing couple is first aware of the other's existence.

Julia & Max frequently hang out and chat online via AOL Instant Messenger.

Max's screenname: tshirtguy5012

Julia's screenname: juliayumm

Max asks Julia to be his girlfriend under the stars at David Weld Nature Sanctuary, the "secret spot" they often went to.

She says yes!

Dedicated to each other, Julia & Max commit to a long distance relationship as they head separate ways for college. For the next ~5 years, they will be 845 miles away from eachother during the school year; Max in upstate New York at SUNY Plattsburgh, and Julia in North Carolina at East Carolina University.

Max & Julia (& Cato!) move into their first apartment together in Golden, Colorado!

Longing to be by the water, Julia & Max switch it up with a move to the west coast, landing in Kenmore, Washington.

Max & Julia become first-time homeowners of a beautiful home in Lake Stevens, WA!

On a trip to Leavenworth celebrating their 13th anniversary together, Max pops the inevitable question... "Will you marry me?"

Of course she says yes, again! :)

A celebration of forever love will occur for Julia & Max on this day, their 15th anniversary! Surrounded by all of their beloved family, friends, food and activities, this day will reflect the culmination of their passion and project the lifetime of devotion ahead of them.