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🏔️ Our Story
We met in January 2023 in sunny San Diego just as one of us was settling in to start school. Before classes even began, fate brought us together through an instant connection we couldn’t ignore. From that moment on, we’ve been inseparable ever since.
Our life quickly turned into one big adventure: rock climbing, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, surfing, and cooking together. We learned how to build a life in motion laughing through challenges and turning everyday moments into memories. We also went on a mission trip to Mexico and road-tripped across the country from San Diego to Florida: two cars, one trailer, and a lot of laughs.
After a year in Florida, we followed a dream that never left us: the mountains. We just moved to Franklin, North Carolina with our chickens.
We are goofy, curious, and always laughing especially during our favorite ritual: dancing in the kitchen with coffee in hand. Life together is one big adventure, and we can’t wait for this next chapter.
Our first picture as a couple!
One of the many rock climbing trips we took together.
Our first wedding together. We danced the night away.
Trip to New Jersey to meet Alex's family.
One of our many camping trips.
Trip to Colorado with family.
Just hanging on the side of a cliff.
Alex's first time in Chicago.
First Christmas together.
Alex on the mountain rock climbning.
Emily on the mountain rock climbing.
One of our many hikes.
One of our many Ski/snowboard trips in Mammoth Mountains.
Biking near the ocean in San Diego.
Glen Helen competition (Alex got first place).
Emily graduated from her Masters program.
Our first catfish.
Mammoth Mountain Motocross competition. Alex crushed it.... maybe just crushed his ribs,
Fishing in Mammoth Mountains.
San Diego Skyline.
Off to eat a lot of Turkey.
A date to where it all began. The top of a volcano in California.
Our last moments living in San Diego. Came to our first date spot.
Zion, Utah. First stop in our road trip to Florida.
Amarillo, Texas.
Spray Painting in Cadillac ranch.
Natchitoches, Louisiana. We loved the small town vibes.
One of our many mountain bike rides.
Fishing on a boat in Jacksonville, Florida.
On our way to Chicago. (Emily does not know but Alex will propose to her in less than 24 hours).
We got Engaged! It was perfect.
Showing Alex around in Chicago and having some family time.
Hanna Park Bike Ride
For all the days along the way
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