Jeff and Michael's first official date! Michael takes Jeff on a city hike then for beers. Jeff get's asked if Michael is his Dad, no wait, his brother??
PRO TIP: Say yes to Daddies!
March 19, 2022
We go on our First HIKE hike
PRO TIP: Take notes on your Science learnings
April 15, 2022
We take our first weekend excursion out of SF to Arnold, CA.
PRO TIP: Check if the cabin has heat before booking
July 08, 2022
We visit Mexico City, our first international trip! This will be where Jeff's nickname "Pootah" crystallizes, a combo of a southern drawl and the Spanish "la puta".
PRO TIP: Bring spandex pants. CDMX is ALL about food
October 21, 2022
Jeff takes Michael to Hawaii for a pediatrics conference.
PRO TIP: Don't eat passion fruit off the ground
December 30, 2022
Jeff meets Michael's family for the holidays in Chicago and is loved by everyone
PRO TIP: Trailer Trash Tammy Christmas sweaters are a family hit
March 12, 2023
Our first drag experience, we slay the house down with Tom Grothe, doing our rendition of Dolly Parton's "Backwoods Barbie" at the Golden Gate Men's Choir's talent show.
PRO TIP: Wear in your heels
March 16, 2023
Julia, Irish, and Karim visit the Bay and Wine country. It is clearly a deep love.
Pro Tip: Deon wears the best lipstick. Check it out.
June 07, 2023
Jeff and Michael ride 545 miles from SF to LA with AIDS Lifecycle, a fundraiser for HIV treatment and research.
PRO TIP: ALWAYS MORE BUTT BUTTER!
October 09, 2023
We go on our first camping trip together and fall even more in love the Sierras.
FUN TIP: The hidden gem of Sardine Lake is magical.
October 29, 2023
Our Annual Halloween tradition continues on as we compete for the best group costumes at the local Guerneville bars
PRO TIP: A dance and a song help your chances of winning
November 10, 2023
We explore Portugal with the Golden Gate Men's Choir (GGMC) and have a fabulous time with our choir community.
PRO TIP: Airbnb experiences private sailboats are the way to go
December 16, 2023
We celebrate our meeting place for Holiday tradition with the Golden Gate Men's Choir holiday performances.
PRO TIP: Jeff looks HOT in a suit
December 23, 2023
We enjoy the holidays in Jeff's homeland of Jacksonville. Little does he know that Michael is asking permission to propose from Julia and Deon. Deon shares Jeff father's rings for our proposal
Pro Tip: Be prepared to cry
December 26, 2023
The pickleball itch begins with Julia and Karim
Pro Tip: The louder you swear the longer you keep the court
January 04, 2024
The families join together on a Caribbean Cruise for the holidays. Jeff ask's Michael's parents for permission to marry him and in return his is told that he has to kiss my father's ring.
Pro Tip: If you knew Jim, you kissed the ring
February 16, 2024
We LOVE the outdoors. We fall in love with cross country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing.
Pro Tip: Go to chickadee ridge in Tahoe. The birds land on your head!
March 01, 2024
Michael PROPOSES to Jeff. (or should we say cries to Jeff) With the help of family and friends Jeff goes on a scavenger hunt across SF to end up home to a man crying.
Pro Tip: Surprise parties the next day really do work
April 27, 2024
Jeff REPROPOSES his own way. He loops in our Hawaiian friends (Jessica, Tim, Alex, and Trevor) to pull a fast one and gets him on a helicopter.
Pro Tip: Hawaiian leis are stunning
May 11, 2024
YUBA BABY!!!! Our calm, happy nature land
Pro Tip: Water shoes come highly recommended
May 16, 2024
We file for our marriage license at San Francisco City Hall. BOTH giddy in love
Pro Tip: You can literally walk in and have someone marry you at any time and then sign a license. WHO KNEW!
June 15, 2024
JAPAN WITH JULIA!!!
Pro Tip: GO NOW while it is affordable
June 17, 2024
More Japan!
Pro Tip: Book this spot early
June 24, 2024
KYOTO!!!! Note how tall we are
Pro Tip: Make Kyoto your base. We did some amazing hiking!!!!
June 30, 2024
WE GOT LEGALLY MARRIED OVER PRIDE WEEKEND!!!
Pro Tip: Always throw a gigantic pride party right after
September 02, 2024
Visiting Rachel and Patrick in Pismo Beach magiccccc
Pro Tip: The lady next door can sense the Wi-fi, so be CAREFUL
September 07, 2024
Make lemons out of lemonade as we miss our flight back from Chicago!
Pro Tip: Alcohol
October 19, 2024
Enjoying "Sun Downers" at the river in Guerneville
Pro Tip: It's always better with wine
November 08, 2025
Our friends joining us for a HOT, GAY wedding cruise.
Pro Tip: Be there or be square