Our first picture together as a couple! A selfie taken at Blake's apartment with Miki insisting on being on her "good side."

Miki enjoys candy corn after Blake made a late night run to suit her sudden craving. Kota hopes for Miki to share.

Blake holding Miki's brand new nephew, Leo for the first time.

Miki and Blake's first Minnesota Wild hockey game. Still have not seen a win together in person despite several tries.

Blake and Miki celebrate Blake's grandma's birthday.

Miki and Blake at Buca di Beppo following a well-executed birthday surprise. Many of Miki's family members (and Blake's parents) turned up and Miki had no idea.

Miki and Blake with the Telshaw family, at a retirement party for Blake's mom.

Miki and Blake enjoying the North Shore together for the first time. This picture was taken while we hung out on the point of Cove Point.

We got engaged! Miki excitedly shows off the ring she picked out.

The day following our engagement, where Miki got to show off her ring to her family at a swelteringly hot picnic.

Kota smiles among all the furniture as his mom and dad join their households.

Kota and Reuben hanging out together just days after move-in day.

Kota celebrates his 4th birthday with a staredown from Phoebe. Dog/cat integration took the better part of a month.

Blake and Miki at Blake's brother Britt's wedding.

Miki, Blake and Kota in front of a raging Gooseberry Falls, not long after a food tasting at Grand Superior Lodge in preparation for the wedding.