June 28, 2018

Joey and Lacey both make Tinder accounts. Lacey just moved and wanted to make some new friends. Joey wanted the opportunity to meet new people. Lacey's bio says that she just moved to the area and "loves dogs, Vines, late night adventures, deep talks, proper grammar, and Taco Bell."

June 29, 2018

Joey messages Lacey that he appreciates her interest in proper grammar. Lacey thinks it's a funny pickup line and responds.

They add each other on Snapchat.

They talk all day on Snapchat while Joey is working at Jewel. Things are going well so he asks if Lacey wants to hangout once he gets off work. Lacey is babysitting her nephews so she takes a while to respond but eventually agrees.

Once Joey gets off work, he drives to Lacey's house, pulls in the wrong driveway, and is forced to meet Lacey's dad and brother Tony before he's allowed to meet her. (Lacey secretly shares her location, a picture of Joey, and a picture of his car with her parents. Safety first ladies!)

Lacey and Joey spend the night driving around town while listening to the new Drake album. Joey acts as a tour guide showing Lacey everything the town has to offer.

Lacey and Joey go to Waukegan Harbor and accidentally walk through a High School Reunion.

Lacey and Joey walked around the mall and had all the deep talks on day one. They talked politics and even looked at baby shoes together.

Joey went over to Lacey's after to watch a movie and met her mom.

July 1, 2018

Lacey and Joey take out the pedal boat. They had deep talks about life.

July 5, 2018

Lacey and Joey have their first kiss while watching Joey's favorite movie, Love Guru.

July 9, 2018

Lacey meets Joey's dad while in the urgent care waiting room because Joey sliced his knee open at the beach.

July 14, 2018

Lacey meets Joey's mom and Dave at a car show in Waukegan.

July 17, 2018

Lacey's mom tells her that she thinks she will marry Joey. Lacey denies that she has feelings and says they are just going to be friends.

July 21, 2018

Joey tells Lacey that he loves her. Lacey says, "woah!" Joey responds with, "I mean it!"

August 1, 2018

Lacey thinks Joey is going to ask her out. He doesn't because his Honda CRV breaks down.

August 8, 2018

Lacey and Joey are on the way to Joey's mom's for taco night. Lacey fears that his mom will ask if they are dating, so Lacey asks Joey out on the car ride there. Joey's mom doesn't ask.

August 12, 2018

Lacey leaves to Bradley to start her sophomore year.

September 29, 2018

Lacey realizes she loves Joey.

October 5, 2018

Lacey tells Joey that she loves him.

January 19, 2019

Lacey and Joey take the infamous onesie pictures.

March 3, 2019

Lacey and Joey get in their first argument while Lacey is away at school. Joey sends apology flowers. Lacey knows this relationship is special.

June 8, 2019

Lacey and Joey enjoy their first camping trip together at Wyalusing State Park.

June 17, 2020

Lacey and Joey go camping for the second time to Governor Dodge State Park.

July 6, 2020

Lacey and Joey go camping to Devil's Lake. Lacey feels guilty for leaving her mom on her birthday but her mom says she needs to go.

May 15, 2021

Lacey's car (Delilah) breaks down during graduation weekend. Joey helps her navigate Advanced Auto Parts so she can get a new O2 sensor.

May 16, 2021

Joey attends Lacey's Bradley graduation.

May 17, 2021

Lacey and Joey leave for their road trip! They went to Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

March 12, 2022

Lacey tried on engagement rings for the first time.

May 4, 2022

Lacey chooses her ring.

June 4, 2022

Lacey and Joey go camping to Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

August 10, 2022

Lacey and Joey get Quintin!

September 28, 2022

Lacey and Joey buy their first house!

January 28, 2023

Lacey and Joey adopt Cora!

February 7, 2023

Lacey has to sign for a package in Joey's name and assumes it's her ring.

April 29, 2023

Joey proposes to Lacey in the living room of their new home! She says YES!

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