Our Story

Ty's proposal involved GPS coordinates, train tickets, a rental car, the best photographer ever, perfectly-timed fog coverage, a last minute sprint, a big hat, and a decent French accent.

It really was the most perfect moment.

We signed the guest book with a little prayer and our names.

We had to get at least one dancing picture. Ty is an amazing dance partner.

At the end of our time at Mont-Saint-Michel, we were approached by the sweetest cat ever. We seriously considered bringing him back to the U.S.

The reason we went to France in the first place! Ty won bronze at the 2023 European Open, his first majors medal at black belt.

At Doug and Ashley's wedding!

If we had to pick one picture that perfectly encapsulates all that Ty and Caroline are together, it would be this family photo.

There are many pictures from Maine included in this gallery because it is 1) our favorite place and 2) where most of our favorite memories together have been made

Ty winning gold at DC Open, his second gold at black belt!

After nearly 4 years of long distance, moving in together felt like our biggest accomplishment yet. We are so grateful for all of the help from our family and friends to make our home a reality.

Ty receiving his black belt!

Our first New Year's party in our apartment in front of our first Christmas tree!

Caroline's first soloist role at a professional level!

A real example of "in sickness and in health." Caroline had a nightmare experience getting her wisdom teeth out and Ty was there to help her every step of the way.

Our favorite spot at Popham Beach.

We found our special getaway spot in a historic summer kitchen, turned tiny house. Of course there are goats and cats there for Ty to hang out with.

Our Life Aquatic Halloween of 2022 because we love Wes Anderson. A lot.

We've had the pleasure to celebrate a lot of our friends' milestones and accomplishments, but nothing beats Carmen's birthday parties.

Sure, a lot of people have hiked Old Rag, but how many people have attempted a rear naked choke while hiking Old Rag?

Swimming and eating wraps from Java Joe's at the top of Tumbledown is what we look forward to every summer.

Now we're entering back into our college years. This was Caroline's end of the year dance banquet her senior year, marking the beginning of an exciting new adult chapter in our lives.

You might notice that the pictures from this point are only in the summer and winter. That's because we barely saw each other during the school year because we were so far apart and so busy.

Back to Maine! Cliff jumping to prove we aren't chickens.

We have a million pictures from this overlook of Sebasco Harbor, but this one might be the best.

From Ty's parent's weekend at UMD. We drove a lot of miles to see each other back then, and most times we only got a little over 24 hours together.

Are we starting to look younger yet?

Our trip to Philadelphia to see one of our favorite bands play in an old indoor batting cage. Not sure if we've ever been cool, but we've done some cool things together.

When Ashley took some amazing shots in 2017!

Ty's first time seeing Caroline perform!

This was the end of our first summer together. Our last date before we went back to school and started dating long distance. We were both terrified.

The cabin trip where we announced that we were officially dating!

We first bonded over a mutual love for Modest Mouse so music has been very important to us throughout our relationship. This was the first time we recorded music together.

We have to end at the beginning, one of our first dates. It was the end of life as we knew it, even if we didn't know it then. And now, we dive headlong into this new chapter together.