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This is the first photo of Genevieve and Carl as adults, but not quite "in-person."

This is one of the first photos of Carl & Genevieve together, as adults, when they rendezvoused in North Carolina and hiked a bit on Roan Mountain.

Genevieve took Carl to Ginnie Springs when he first came to visit her from Chicago, in August 2020

Genevieve's namesake and beloved grandmother, "Nanny," got to meet Carl in the summer of 2020, and was enamored. Nanny passed away at 104 that December and we cherish this photo of us together.

Posing (with) Stanley

First night Carl spent with Genevieve's brother, Grant, and sister-in-law, Courtney (and Sampson and Delilah).

Here's Carl, Michael Dunlap and Carl's Dad, Pete, in the Fletcher Residence in the mid-1990's

Chassahowitzka River trip in Hobo 4 (Joanna's camper van), January 2021

Genevieve took Carl to the Chassahowitzka River near the 7 Sisters Springs to see manatees for his 41st birthday.

Genevieve and Carl were in North Carolina for his Dad's 77th birthday. Genevieve made her family's famous Lemon Cake and they enjoyed it al fresco.

Genevieve was surprised when Carl put on a tie for this dinner at home that he prepared in the very small kitchen of his small apartment (at the time).

Swampy's Bar & Grill, accessible by stand-up-paddle board, is an excellent day-after-Thanksgiving destination.

Carl's mom, Trinita, and Carl, during dinner in Chicago with Genevieve and her mom this year.

Genevieve and Carl look great in bike helmets, Genevieve in particular.

Genevieve's niece, Wren, took her first trip ever to Chicago in October 2021. She admired the skyline on the famous architectural boat tour.

Joanna has visited Chicago in all seasons, pictured here enjoying a summertime rooftop

Genevieve's childhood best friends came to Chicago for Caitlin's Bachelorette Party in August, 2021

Genevieve, creekside in North Carolina, not far from where Carl's dad lives.

We visited Oaxaca in March 2022 for a wedding and realized we make great travel buddies. Check!

Shortly after moving to Chicago, Genevieve joined an elite group of birders and attended early morning bird walks, typically by the lake.

A matter of hours before Carl would propose to Genevieve, on New Year's Day

Biking on Dutton Island in Atlantic Beach.

Carl first learned to surf as a young teenager in Atlantic Beach. A surfer ever since, he caught good waves when Genevieve's niece, Wren was born in August 2021.

Carl is a terrible triathelete but Genevieve is his biggest fan.

A favorite Chicago skyscape near our first apartment together.

For his 42nd birthday, Genevieve took Carl snowshoeing in Wisconsin in hopes of seeing a porcupine.

Genevieve was simply amazed by the bonsai collection at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Our wonderful mothers.

Carl asked Genevieve to marry him at Lime Rock Cabin, on what is now known at the "I Do Dock," on the banks of the Suwannee River

We've been going to this beach our whole lives - there is video of us here together at age 6 months and 5, respectively.

Family photo with Roux

Lollapalooza 2021

One of Genevieve and Carl's favorite places to swim in Lake Michigan is at Promontory Point, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.

At times, Genevieve found her first winter in Chicago funny. At other times she did not.

In 2021, Carl was accepted into Genevieve's "Thanksgiving Family" and was humbled by her lifelong community of friends and the Florida beauty they return to, and continue to find.

We only just discovered (via this photo) that Carl attended Genevieve's parents' wedding. Pictured here is Genevieve's granddad, Luke, her mom, Joanna (the bride), Carl's dad, Pete, & Carl.

Pete and Genevieve at Nanny's.

Brother of the Bride, Carl's Groomsman and a long-serving Santa, Grant, at Christmas in Atlantic Beach, 2021

Amazingly, Genevieve agreed to move to Chicago in June 2021 and sold her charming little bungalow in Riverside shortly thereafter.

Michigan

New Hampshire wedding!

As Genevieve's dad would say, "We're on vaaaaacation!"