Where It All Began!

Thomas and Sam were out with some friends at the bowling alley. This is where Thomas and Sam were talking daily and flirting heavily. They were growing closer and closer.

This felt like Thomas and Sam's official "we're talking stage" began. Thomas kept this as his favorite picture in his phone. After this they were seen almost inseparable but not 100% dating yet.

Thomas and Sam went to Holmen, Wisconsin with some friends. This is where Thomas got to truly see how much Sam loves Christmas.

This is one of the first times Thomas and Sam kissed in a photo. They were out skating on the big lake in Winona with their close friends Cam and Katherine. It was also very cold.

Sam's first time braiding Thomas's hair.

One of the first times Thomas and Sam went to church together. They drove about an hour away from Winona and found themselves searching all over to find one that fit them best.

The first Easter Thomas and Sam spent together.

Their first trip together through the Badlands. Where they camped and hiked.

Badland Trip: quick stop at Mount Rushmore!

Estes Park in the Rocky Mountains! Sam and Thomas hiked for hours and hours and then finished the night getting take out and chilling in their private hot tub on the Colorado River. This is one of Sam and Thomas's favorite days that they have spent together!

Sam and Thomas at Thomas's Graduation for his Masters.

Thomas and Sam participating in the Beer League softball championship. Correction: dominating... not participating!

Trip up to the Minnesota State Fair. This was Thomas's first time at any state fair.

Sam and Thomas at Casie and Lane's wedding. Sam loved being able to introduce Thomas to many friends and family.

Sam and Thomas went to an apple orchard where there was live music and woodfire pizza. Later that night they went to see Thomas's favorite artist Montana of 300.

Sam and Thomas at the Rod Wave Concert right after Sam surprised Thomas with the tickets! Thomas's reaction was not great... but they ended up having an amazing time together!

Thomas's first time doing the turkey trot with Sam's family. Thomas feels so lucky to be marrying into a Turkey Trot family!

Sam and Thomas at the Dahl Christmas Party. The theme was 70's and they obviously gave their best effort and killed it.

Sam and Thomas first Christmas with the Birlings.

Sam took Thomas to his first NFL game. Bears vs Packers and it was the last game of the year at Lambeau Stadium. The Packers won BTW!

Sam and Thomas at the Saint Mary's University Hall of Fame sports banquet.

Sam and Thomas at the Dan and Shay concert in Minneapolis! They love to listen to their music together.

Sam and Thomas beer league softball summer 2024

Sam and Thomas at Sam's close friend and teammate Elise and her Husband Nathan's wedding.

Sam and Thomas after a Yoga Sculpt class in Naperville, Illinois where they have enjoyed traveling through multiple times. Each time Sam and Thomas travel, Sam always try to find a Yoga Sculpt studio.

Sam and Thomas back at Thomas's Alma Mater, where he got to show her around and introduce her to a lot of his friends and coaches.

Sam and Thomas dressed up as Lighten McQueen and Tow Mater for Halloween.

The Day We Got Engaged!

Sam's first time on a cruise! The first day Sam and Thomas ended the night with 3 bottles of champagne and multiple trophies.

Sam and Thomas enjoying the cruise life.

Sam and Thomas at the 50s themed Dahl Christmas Party.

Sam and Thomas at Sam's hometown church on Christmas Eve!

Cody Johnson Concert in Milwaukee!!

Celebrating Easter!

Amazing engagement photos done in Winona MN.

The Day "Wits" was added to the family. Took a long 16 hour trip later after.

Sam Master's Graduation!

Taking our first Yoga Sculpt class in Charlotte NC.

Paint & Sip Date Night in Charlotte.

Wits first time swimming and he did a great job. Straight natural!

BachelorParty Weekend. Floating down the river with everyone!

The next night at one of the Green Bay bars!