August 29th, 2023:

Mike emails Nikki on CatholicMatch, she replies enthusiastically :)

September 23rd, 2023:

First meeting (Nikki drives 2 hrs. to Plymouth, IN) meets his parents, and friends of the family and shares their first Kiss during Mass

October 21st, 2023:

Mike meets Nikki's extended family at a Bocce Tournament in Indy (he made it to the semi-finals!)

October 29th, 2023:

Mike asks Nikki's Uncle Mike Smith for her hand in marriage

November 3rd, 2023:

Mike flies to New Hampshire to meet Nikki, her family and friends

November 4th, 2023:

(AM) Nikki tries to kill Mike hiking Mt. Major in New Hampshire

(PM) Mike survives and proposes during a Hallmark moment to Nikki - she said YES!