Our story is 11 years long with many more years ahead. Here are some of our special dates: 2011 – We started dating May 2013 – Alex Graduated High school May 2014 – Amanda Graduated High school July 2014 – Duke was added to the family. February 7, 2015 – Addison Lynn was born. May 2015 – Moved into our a rental. August 2017 – Purchased our first home. 2018 – Alex became a Journeyman Carpenter May 2019 – Amanda Graduated College December 21, 2019: We got ENGAGED! September 18, 2021 – Our forever Alex proposed in Door County on a cold Friday night at Sherwood Point Lighthouse.