Mike and Kenzie meet at UW Madison for college! They were neighbors (shared a wall) in the dorms and became fast friends, along with many others on their floor - Sellery 8A<3
The photo above is at Kenzie's first ever sorority date party. Mike was the obvious choice for a date, as Kenzie knew she could convince him to wear green hair paint!
Fast forward to the end of sophomore year, Mike and Kenzie make it out of the friend zone and begin dating! Many trips between the Twin Cities and Madison as Kenzie stayed on campus.
Kenzie makes her first of many golf appearances at Mikes family golf outing! Graduated to clubs of her own in 2023.
Mike and Kenzie both study abroad in Barcelona, Spain for their spring semester of their junior year. Combined there were 2 home stays, 2 internships and 11 countries visited, including many places within Spain - like the island of Mallorca seen here :)
Kenzie travels to Chandler, AZ with the Westerhaus clan for the first time to visit Mike's family! Every year since, Mike and Kenzie have made it back to AZ 1-2 times annually.
The final trip - college senior spring break - pre COVID times in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The crew mostly consisted of the same group that lived on Sellery 8A together as freshmen.
Mike graduates & enters the (virtual) real world as a Surety Underwriter!
First annual winter trip to Duluth included the Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls, and Anchor Bar & Grill in Superior, WI.
One of multiple ski trips to Lutsen with the best friends!
Mike runs the TC Marathon after a summer full of training!!
First official vacation together post graduations in Mexico!
Wedding guest dates x4! Walked down the aisle together for Michael and Katie Blauert’s wedding <3
Back to their costume party roots - always having fun with friends!
Mike visits Cape Cod for the first time! A very special place to Kenzie and the entire Blauert family - they visit Kenzie's late mother's ashes and favorite spots.
Engagement party at Kenzie's parents place! Dellwood Country Club is booked for our wedding one year out, we can't wait to celebrate with you all!