Andrew and I met in high school Botany class through mutual friends. We started dating that semester as our love for the outdoors brought us closer together. As Andrew and I began college at different schools we started what we thought was distance dating (hah!). We spent almost every weekend together either at Rider or Rutgers. He even came to a few football games and my volleyball tournaments! Later that year Andrew decided to follow his gut and join the Marine Corps (ooh rah!). NOW the long distance dating began! Throughout his four year enlistment we supported each other through thick and thin with text, calls, skype sessions and even in person once in a while! California will always be a special place for us thanks to all the incredible times we spent together (who wouldn't love mountains AND beaches??). Since coming back home our love of the outdoors and travel has continued to grow. We went to four national parks, took a two week car camping trip to Canada (where we got engaged!) and frequently go hiking with our adventure pup Misu Littlepaw. We hope that you will share our love of the outdoors by joining us in our wedding celebration!