Our first date in Long Beach, CA - months in the making after meeting in March
September 30, 2022
First official "long distance trip" - Julia went back to California, where she got to meet Grant & Tiffany for the first time.
October 20, 2022
Cole's first trip visiting Julia in Chicago!
November 26, 2022
Julia visits California again and finally gets to meet most of the Thompson clan (Melinda, Rob, Bryce, Conley...Paige to come later)
December 17, 2022
Cole's first trip visiting Bucks County to meet the Corrs. Included a 12 hour drive with friends from Chicago to PA.
January 14, 2023
"Meeting in the middle" so Julia could meet Paige for the first time in Arizona.
February 11, 2023
Staycation in San Diego. The trip where Julia decided she'd eventually move to California!
March 17, 2023
Cole's first Chicago St. Patrick's Day experience (and Chicago winter experience!).
April 08, 2023
Easter in Portland to see where Cole spent his childhood summers, and to meet his incredible Papa
May 02, 2023
Birthday trip to Mexico - first official "vacation" together.
May 28, 2023
Cole popped the question, and Julia said YES!
Our long distance story has allowed us to create memories all over the country with the most important people in each other's lives. We can't wait to see what adventures God will bless us with throughout our life together.