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Jason's favorite picture of Shannon as a little

Jason's Beiber phase, further proving that the couple was always meant to be.

Baby Shannon and her mom, Donna, at Shannon's Babtism

High school Shannon testing out mom's wedding dress

Shannon's life long best friend, Piggy, who resides permanently at Grandma Garnets house in Vista

Jason with his uncles, Jason, Joey, and Johnny

Shannon's favorite picture of Jason as a little

Shannon moves to UC Santa Cruz in 2016. Living one building over is Teddy, the mutual friend to Shannon and Jason, who will introduce them in 2 years time.

The day after Shannon and Jason met at a frat party at UC Santa Cruz, Shannon posted this photo on her private instagram account. Some may consider this love at first sight!

Shannon brought Jason home to meet her family after only 2 weeks of knowing eachother.

Shannon meeting Jasons brother Caiden for the first time. Caiden was just 7 years old when they met (he is now almost 14!)

Yea, walked into a random class as it started and turned in some homework... She was princess from the start really.

Shannon meets Jason's bestfriend Trevor at Caiden's 8th birthday party.

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. A few hours later Jason will ask Shannon to be his girlfriend.

Jason misses Shannon so much while shes abroad that he photoshops himself into her pictures.

Jason misses Shannon so much while shes abroad that he photoshops himself into her pictures.

Shannon and Jason's first halloween as a couple.

Shannon and Jason went to Dave and Busters to channel their inner child for their 1st year anniversary.

Jason graduates UC Santa Cruz in 2019, majoring in Business Management and Economics

Jason graduates UC Santa Cruz in 2019, majoring in Business Management and Economics

Shannon's promise ring from Jason. He presented it to her while watching Gossip Girl as the clock striked midnights on New Years Eve in 2019.

Shannon and Jason love to celebrate their love in Santa Cruz at their favorite restaurant, Alderwood.

Celebrating their relationship at Alderwood in Santa Cruz CA

Jason brings Shannon to his work event while the couple do "long" distance. Jasons works 45 minutes away in San Jose while Shannon finishes up school.

Jason meets Shannon's best friend Hannah and brother Sean

A picture of the most sober people at the Ideal Bar and Grill Christmas party... Oh boy are there stories...

Jason spontaneously adopts Goose and it is the best decision of their lives.

During the pandemic, Jason learns how to do Shannon's nails.

Shannon graduates with her Bachelors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Jason takes Shannons grad photos. She did not get to walk during the ceremony because of COVID.

Jen, Jason's mom, and Tosh, Jason's stepdad, graciously host Shannon and her family for a graduate celebration.

Cute pool photo while visiting Jason's fam.

Camp Flognaw, we left at Midnight got home at 3am and Jason went to work at 7am.

The couple went clubbing in downtown San Diego with Shannon's bestfriend Hannah to celebrate Shannon's belated birthday.

Shannon and Jason move in together in Santa Cruz, CA in 2020. Their apartment is just across the street from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Shannon bonds with her future brother-in-law

One of Jason's many responses to Shannon's random questions that actually flabbergasts her.

Shannon and Jason go kayaking. Jason ends up doing 90% of the work while Shannon tans.

Jason and Shannon visit several cities as they consider where they will move once Shannon finishes her Masters degree.

The couple take a huge step and buy a car together!

Shannon and Jason host themselves a going away party at Ideal Bar and Grill in Santa Cruz. The couple worked here during school and the pandemic and grew close with the staff and managers.

The going away party feels a lot like a wedding and Shannon and Jason welcome everyone.

Moving day! Shannon and Jason leave from Jason's parents house to drive halfway across the country

Driving the Uhaul with our new Mazda!

Jason starts his teaching career as a co-teacher in a 4th grade class in Aurora, Colorado

Shannon finds her lab at CU Anschutz Medical Campus where she will spend they next 5 years getting her PhD in toxicology.

Shannon and Jason make friends in Colorado

Shannon and Jason find their favorite hike in Denver, in Castlewood Canyon.

Exploring Colorado

Mister joins the family, appearing deceptively sweet at the time.

The couple grow their family! Mister is adopted in 2021.

Shannon and Jason in downtown Denver celebrating Shannon's birthday

The couple take professional pictures for their christmas cards (that never got sent). Sponsored by Shannon's mom Donna

Shannon and Jason take Trevor on their favorite hike near Denver.

Jason wins Shannon's brother's approval.

Experiencing non-California weather together

The couple will forever be eachothers wedding date. Here celebrating Shannon's childhood friend, Ryann, at her wedding in 2023.

Celebrating love at Ryann and Jordan's wedding in Orange County CA.

Shannon takes Jason to an aerial playground for their 4th anniversary

Shannon and Jason volunteering for field day at Jason's school.

Jason wins Shannon's Dad's approval.

Shannon and Jason take Vegas (not their favorite)

Shannon and Jason spontaneously roadtrip to South Dakota

Shannon and Jason at Boulder Falls. They love a good waterfall.

Jason and Shannon love exploring the surrounding states but always look forward to coming back home.

Beautiful boat ride in San Diego with the Twardys

Shannon DESPERATELY trying to catch the bouquet at Jasons best friends, Chris and Christina's, wedding. She was not successful (this time)

Shannon not so subtly dropping hints to Jason...

Shannon and Jason love to celebrate their special events at a local Jazz Club in Downtown Denver

Celebrating love at their friends, Lauren and James, wedding in Estes Park.

Celebrating love at their friends, Lauren and James, wedding in Estes Park.

Celebrating love at their friends, Lauren and James, wedding in Estes Park.

Shannon catches the bouquet at Lauren's wedding! Just 9 months later Shannon and Jason are engaged.

Shannon and Jason really embrace their couple's Halloween costume tradition through the years.

Shannon surprised Jason with a trip to Disneyland with his friends Josh, Christina, Chris, and Matt.

Shannon Surprises Jason with a trip to Disneyland with his best friends for his 27th birthday.

Jason and Shannon at Shannon's grandma's house for their annual Christmas Eve dinner.

Alaska 2024. Our last vacation as boyfriend and girlfriend!

Shannon not so subtly dropping hints to Jason

Jason FINALLY upgraded Shannon's promise ring into an engagement ring on June 9, 2024.

Putting together a puzzle of a photo from our Alaskan cruise. Jason pretending to help.

Jason frolicking during the engagement photos on Shannon's birthday, June 10th.

Jason frolicking during the engagement photos on Shannon's birthday, June 10th.

Shannon said YES

Celebrating the engagement and Shannon's Birthday with some close friends in Denver.

The peak of Jason's favorite hike, a moment to reminisce.

Jason hates this photo, but hilariously enough Shannon made it very clear she did not want to take a photo here. Only to later say they came out really well ;)

Showing Jason's family our favorite hike and all of its glory!

Jason and his best friend Trevor enjoying the peak of their hike.

Jason tried his best to secretly get his passport, first destination was Mexico.