We Matched and Katie messaged first.

We had our first date at Paris Baguette and talked way too long about our nerdy passions and creative drives.

We grouped up with Charlie's friends for an activity for the first time.

The frogman/frogboy nickname was officialy cemented in Katie's phone.

Meet the parents! Katie met Charlie's family for the first time on Halloween. Charlie met Katie's parents the previous weekend at the lake while they were camping.

Charlie saw the inside of Katie's car and was playfully horrified, earning her the nickname Possum. He didn't understand or respect the advanced Theft Deterrent Strategy. But she is just messy and has too many art supplies, craft materials, things that might one day be useful, and decorations. She's always working on decluttering.

We celebrated Katie's birthday with great food and a night at Wichita Bontanica Gardens enjoying Christmas lights.

We tried archery and Katie might have been slightly better at it. But Charlie was an amazing sport about it.

Charlie's aunt took us and two of his sisters to see an ice skating competition in Wichita. So many of them fell, it was mildly alarming.

Hiking in Elk City State park on a long weekend away from the hustle and bustle.

Katie's dog Hugo just being cute

They went fishing with Katie's dad.

Katie met the DnD crew and made a prop for them to explore on their adventure.

Charlie wore his suit for the first time and they got dressed up for a friend's wedding.

We got engaged on Halloween while dressed as Gomez and Morticia Adams

The custom engagement ring arrived and it was everything Katie wanted and hoped for.