
Annay and Nicks First Picture together, at the Culver Summer Schools and Camps Final Ball in 2021

After months of countless FaceTime calls, Annay went to visit Nick in Cleveland for Thanksgiving. On the ride back home to Columbus, Nick asked Annay to be his girlfriend—and she happily said yes.

Nick came to celebrate Annay's 16th birthday. They started a fun tradition with a picture of Annay standing on Nick's shoulders. Family members couldn’t help but ask Annay's mom "Are they dating yet?"

Nick's Prom- this was the day that Annay and Nick shared their First Kiss and said their first of many "I love you's" after slow dancing in a parking lot to their song, Beautiful Crazy, by Luke Combs.

Nick's High School Graduation

Annay's First College Marching Band performance, with Nick there cheering her on!!!

Annay and Nick's first Christmas morning together, and yes their Christmas PJ's were pants with each others faces on them.

Annay and Nick took their very first family vacation together. They made the 16-hour drive to St. Augustine, and ended the trip with a magical visit to Disney World.

In summer 2024, Annay returned to Culver as a counselor, unaware Nick planned the biggest surprise. After a Garrison Parade, he stepped from the crowd, dropped to one knee and asked her to be his wife

Annay and Nick took pictures after he popped the big question on Lake Maxinkuckee, where their Journey had began years earlier.

Nick graduates the Hamilton County Corrections Academy, as a Deputy Sheriff, marking his first big step in his journey of Law Enforcement.

Nick and Annay's trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Annay and Nick's trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with their friends Savannah (Maid of Honor) and Nathan (Groomsman)