
One of Derek and Catherine’s first photos together taken while spending time with Catherine’s best friends, Maggie & Sarah, and their now husbands, Matt & Craig.

Derek and Catherine’s first trip as a couple to New York City. One of their favorite cities and favorite memories together.

Meeko & Nala, Derek and Catherine’s two cats. Catherine came into the relationship with the two of them after adopting them in college. After some warming up to them, Derek and the cats are now inseparable.

Derek & Meeko

Derek & Nala

After months (years) of begging, Derek finally agreed to adopting a dog. This photo was taken the day they adopted their Daisy girl. She's been the funniest, craziest & coziest addition to their fam.

Their first trip to Jupiter, FL, Christmas 2020 for Thanksgiving with Derek’s family

Montana Summer 2021 to celebrate the wedding of Derek’s sister, Paige!

Catherine’s first time attending Dereks Annual Family Crawfish boil spring 2021. After 4 family Crawfish boils she’s still not able to stomach the taste but is always happy to provide moral support.

Derek and Catherine sitting courtside at the Mavs v. Warriors game hoping to get a close up of their favorite basketball player, Steph Curry. Fun fact, Steph was pulled from the game last minute and didn’t even make the trip to Dallas for the game

Derek & Catherine visiting one of their favorite cities to escape the Texas summer heat, Seattle

The Proposal! Derek surprised Catherine by getting down on one knee and proposing in the city where they first met, September 2023