The wait is over

Our first date at Casa Nueva was… well, a little awkward. But the second one at Jackie O’s, over Razz Wheats and cheese curds, felt different. Andrew even admitted later that he had a feeling that night — Carrie might just be the one. By Valentine’s Day 2016, we became official over dinner, candles, and wine. From there, our story unfolded through hot toddies at The Ciderhouse, Bobcat basketball games, summer evenings at Pleasant Hill Vineyards, and late-night O’Betty’s hot dogs. Those early days taught us that we didn’t need much, just good food, good humor, and each other.

In 2017, we made things official-official and moved in together. Our first vacation together was to Niagara Falls, where we learned we actually travel pretty well together, and that Carrie packs the best car snacks. A year later, we brought home our first fur baby, Po, and in 2019 we traded our college town for Cincinnati. We made it through a pandemic, went to our first NFL games together, and even survived a car wreck (everyone’s fine, including the snacks). In 2023, we bought our first home and became Kentuckians and the next year we adopted our lil’ tortie, Frankie. Then in August 2025, after nearly a decade of love, laughter, and life together, Andrew popped the question during a camping trip in Tennessee — and Carrie said yes. We can’t wait to celebrate our next adventure with all of you in 2026!