Let's celebrate!

We met when Kayleigh transferred into Emmanuel's class in fifth grade, but we didn't start dating until we got reintroduced by a mutual friend (and bridesmaid!), Melissa, while we were both in college. We went on our first date at the Night Owl in Downtown Fullerton while Kayleigh was in town for Thanksgiving break and the rest is history.

We got engaged on an amazing two week backpacking trip through Glacier National Park in August 2019. Emmanuel popped the question while we were lounging in our hammock with a view of lush alpine meadows, craggy peaks, and icy glaciers at Hole in the Wall backpacker's camp. We hiked endless miles, saw amazing scenery and wildlife and ate tons of wild huckleberries. That trip is one of our most cherished memories.