Photos

Our first super awkward pre-relationship photo. Newport, RI 2012.

The waitress on our first date tried to make our pizza dinner fancy by adding a complimentary veggie plate. Lauren's first question was "where is the ranch?" 7.22.2012

Our first hike. There was over a foot of snow on the ground. Ryan lied about how far we were going and Lauren got cranky. Norfolk, CT March 2013

Lauren's first time sledding in "real" snow. Norfolk, CT March 2013

Fall trip to Norfolk, CT. 10.25.2013

Carving pumpkins together is one of our favorite fall traditions. 10.25.2013

Ryan's archaeological background means he can't help but explore digs at sites like Jamestown.

Lauren's first time shoveling snow as taught by a New England veteran. 02.13.2014

Valentine's Day sledding in Harrisonburg, VA. 02.14.2014

Valentine's Day sledding snowman in Harrisonburg, VA. 02.14.2014

Lauren's cat T.C. gives her approval of Ryan. 11.30.2013

We both attended James Madison University. Just not at the same time...Spring 2014

We love being outside! This was out first kayaking adventure down the Augusta Canal.

We love being outside! This was out first kayaking adventure down the Augusta Canal.

You can't date a Georgia girl without trying an orange julius at The Varsity.

Augusta Green Jackets Minor League baseball game.

Most of our pictures end up like this. Ryan is always moving and Lauren is too short. NY Museum of Natural History.

Despite several mishaps in NYC we managed to get one good picture out of the trip.

Even Ryan's dog Earl can't watch how badly Lauren plays croquet.

Lauren got off a plane and hopped on a trail. Ryan couldn't wait to take her to an abandoned train tunnel.

Lauren stuck in knee deep mud while exploring...

Ryan looking stoic at the Colebrook Reservoir.

Historic Deerfield where it all began. Allen House is behind Lauren and Ryan. Many games of canasta were played around the kitchen table and friendships formed.

In 2017 Ryan and Lauren went back to Historic Deerfield where it all began. Here is Ryan by his favorite historic house: Ashley House.

In 2017 Ryan and Lauren went back to Historic Deerfield where it all began. Here is Lauren by the best historic house on the street: Williams House.

Pitstop in Haddonfield, NJ while taking Ryan to start his PhD at Udel. Lauren relived her childhood of starbucks, Patricia of Mullica Hill, and the Hadrosaurus. "Hi mom"

Ryan on the Udel campus before beginning work on his PhD.

Christmas 2018. Ryan got to visit Lauren's hometown for the first time and see where he is getting married in August 2019!

Even when we go hiking, Ryan can't help but lecture on some obscure historical topic.

Solar eclipse 2017 in Delaware.

03.27.2018 We finally got engaged after a hike along the Brandywine (felt like LOTR). Ryan forgot the ring but Lauren still gave an enthusiastic yes.

Date day at an amazing dairy in Delaware with homemade ice cream!

We made a fun trip to Lancaster, PA to visit a friend soon after our engagement.