After dating five months (and living together for one), this is somehow our first photo together! We're both very enthusiastic about Shamrock Shakes.

Our first out-of-the-house date, and our first trip to the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk. We saw so many dogs that day, and collectively dreamed of having one of our own to bring one day.

A boy and his dog, just a few months later. We loved her the moment we saw her, and she's been the most perfect addition to our little family.

Our first anniversary. We went to Atlanta to celebrate, spending way too much time at the Georgia Aquarium and drinking gross international flavors of soda at the World of Coca-Cola.

We became (unapologetically) THAT couple, getting ourselves and Lilly matching Halloween pajamas. If that isn't a sign of forever, we don't know what is.

We took a brief trip up to New York, which was so magical that we've decided to make it a yearly visit. It was Brandon's first time in the Big Apple, which made it all the more enchanting.

There may have only been one of us in school, but getting through the last semester was a team effort. After months of stress and anxiety, we came out the other side ready to truly start our lives together.