It started with an online message. Several weeks of building anticipation to finally meet one cool weekend in March.

The first date in D.C. A delicious meal at ILILI and walk along the famous cherry blossoms. Could this be as it seems?

Not long after we were meeting family, friends, and traveling abroad. Not to mention several intensive running and triathlon races, and Krysten bringing Ryan into the wonderful world of Irish sports. Not to anyone's surprise.

Then we decided it was time to take another leap. We bought a home together and started growing our family with another fur baby.

The prologue ends a beautiful dinner up on their rooftop and an 'I do'. And naturally, a tasty glass of lambrusco.

Now, the true adventure begins!