A Celebration of love, life, and happiness

We met through Kyle's cousin, Gifford, who responded to an open Craiglist ad to rent the last room in Mia's house with some of her friends. Our first date was spent canoeing on Bayou St. John after work. Kyle arranged to borrow Matt and Paddy's canoe that was docked on the Cabrini Bridge, put together a picnic lunch from Whole Foods, and set to meet Mia at the Bayou. We paddled pretty far up the Bayou, ate, talked, and enjoyed each other's company. When we got back to tie the boat up, Mia had to run to find a bathroom. On the way back, she was in a rush, and even for a college cross country runner, the streets of New Orleans tripped her up. She skinned her knee and when she got back to the cars she was bleeding. Good thing she was prepared (because Kyle definitely wasn't), and she had a first aid kit handy! Kyle helped clean up her leg, put a bandage on and the two headed to Pal's Lounge. It was at that point the two realized this was their first adventure, but definitely wouldn't be their last.

We have shared so many good times together and made so many memories as a couple and with those we love. We believe in creating and sustaining traditions. We look forward to continuing family pastimes while adding some new ones of our own. - Cooking meals together and eating with friends - Spending time with our adopted cat, Oscar Alvin Kitty - Kayak fishing in St. Bernard Parish. Sometimes coming home with a boat full of Reds, more often striking out. - Hiking, backpacking, and camping - Making our bean suits for the Krewe and parading on Lundi Gras - Volunteering in the community by planting trees, picking up trash, or other sustainability projects - Keeping the garden alive and fresh herbs for cooking - Shucking a sack of oysters on Christmas Eve - Taking a stroll through City Park and along the Bayou - Enjoying New Orleans' events like White Linen Night, Red Dress Run, and French Quarter Fest. - Playing in an Ultimate Frisbee or Goaltimate league. - Cornbeef and waiting for the Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day. - Watching the Saints at the Rbar in the fall - Running in the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and Dip in Mystic, CT with our jorts and flannels. - Taking a bike ride through the city. - Planning our next DIY project for "home improvement"