Photos

Our first ski trip together Fun fact: Ben's friend Kyle joined this romantic getaway:)

Our first Easter as a couple, which is also when Ben met Alla's mom.

Our first 4th of July together PS: We love America!

Our first (of many) photo booth pics during one of Alla's (very few) visits to Orange County.

Our first big trip was to South Carolina for Ben's friends Shepard and Amanda's wedding.

Our first Thanksgiving with Alla's mom

Our first anniversary, which we celebrated by going back to the restaurant where we had our first brunch date, followed by picking out our Christmas tree.

Our first trip to meet Ben's family was in New Orleans over Christmastime.

Our first New Year's together was in Joshua Tree (pictured here at the Integratron sound bath). On New Year's Day, we decided to move in together. Perhaps there were otherworldly forces at work?

Our first night as an engaged couple, which we celebrated with friends Meredith, Amanda, Erin and Mark.

Our first trip to Ben's hometown of Galveston, Texas, where we shared the news of our engagement with his family. Fun Fact: The house we rented was on the same street where Ben grew up.

Our first time subjecting Ben to all three Allas at once! Her 98-year-old grandma's response to meeting Ben: "I think you chose very wisely."

Our first international adventure, where we celebrated Alla's 40th birthday in Guadalajara with friends. As you can see, we're very happy to be enjoying cocktails on the Tequila Train.