Our first photo together at the Water Lantern Festival. This was our fifth date. On our first date, we talked for 5 hours straight, and we both got home after midnight.

Our first concert - Maggie Rogers at Red Rocks!

Our first big hike together - a 14er on DJ's birthday that was almost 10 miles

The day we said I love you

Our first Thanksgiving together in Canyonlands National Park. We didn't know it yet, but I (Rachel) had a severe kidney infection. I had to stay in the hospital for 2 nights, and DJ took care of my every need for 2 weeks without a second thought.

Our 6 month anniversary

Our longest hike together - over 15 miles to Rattlesnake Arches in Colorado National Monument

Our one year anniversary

Our favorite hike - Ice and Island Lakes in southwest Colorado

Our first backpacking trip to Conundrum Hot Springs

Our first Christmas together

The day we got engaged!! DJ proposed on a frozen lake after snow shoeing 5 miles. He had a dulce de leche cake waiting at the Airbnb that he made from scratch along with the most beautiful bouquet of red roses.