Gallery

It all started with Jeremy stealing glances of Haniee from afar...

He sent her name spelled out against the canyons during his hiking trips

The first selfie was snapped, at Shane and Chilly's wedding in Lancaster

A few Park Dates had to turn into Trunk Feasts, due to weather, a la "That Hideous Strength" - we love Weather- in all its forms!

En route to Zach and Emnet's wedding, chaperoned by friend/mentor Kent

She saw how cute he could be

He kept stealing glances at her while she wasn't looking

A day trip layover in Doha- where she started to fall for him!

He enjoyed watching her make faces after sipping bitter coffee...

...drinking delicious Harrod's tea...

...munching on sour fruit...

...slurping her favorite hibiscus berry tea...

...testing a sour tamarind drink...

...and stealing sips of his mostly cream-filled coffee..

...then he decided to just join in on the feasting!

Zach and Emnet's beautiful Zanzibar beach wedding

Exploring Prison Island

She started looking back at him...

Drinking in the breeze of the Indian Ocean

He discovered her love of trees and penchant for climbing up things

He swung her in the air

She started catching glimpses of his charm

..which he promptly capitalized on

In tough times, when she looked away again, he didn't take his eyes off her...

So different, yet so similar

What to do about his sweet tooth…

"He gives us richly to enjoy!" he says...

...."OK, fine!"

Perhaps his way of first declaring his love..?

Pre-marathon carb loading with Dan

Goofing off during the flight attendant's safety checks

A crucial step: becoming Jerlyn-approved

Our Garden Church home!

Together, in the Word...

In-car relationship counseling with John and Betty!

Right before the famous "Lost Jacket Saga of 2023"

She started stealing glances too

Approval of the Little Chungs and Mini Chungs

Tank the tornado grinch gave his consent, selling his sister for a treat!

His nephews and nieces were all on board- or, in-van!

Jim's seal of approval

Kauffman game night

Haniee's Mom Esther and her best friend Jean cheered them on as well!

Back at the scene where it all started, in the Halles' kitchen!

Old Rag- where they realized their different approaches to life

She gets excited over intense scrambles, dragging him through toughest climbs...

He's a slow and steady hiker, pointing out beautiful views to take in!

Dinner with Papa and Mama Kauffman at Cinghiale, courtsey of the Stevens'...Incidentally, the same place where Kent had first hinted at setting them up

He brought her delicious lunch at work

And found ways to make life a picnic!

Enjoying the best sunset at his childhood haunt, Chickies Rock

Ring shopping in Georgetown...

Those who floss together stay together

At the world- (well, at least city-) renowned gas station where they have the BEST breakfast pizzas!

He took a tumble, picking her favorite wild flowers for her. That's when she knew he meant it.

So she rewarded him by shoving ice cream!

A gnat-infested night by the National Mall

She gifted him a birthday trip to OK to catch his favorite musical- Fiddler on the Roof- with his nieces

Goofy uncle, lovely nieces!

Hanging with Heather and Emma over Vaccaro's!

She discovered fellow tree climbers in his nephews!

The parents took to one another like biscuits and gravy! - and kimchi!

Visiting Jeremy's old church friends in FL

She now meets his glances full-on!

The night he proposed

"You rest, I'll do the dishes in my socks"

Favorite destination for our out of town family- with Uncle Chanwoo and his wife!

Concert with Brian and Jerlyn

More desserting- this time with Jeremy's long time friend, Julia!

Hanging with Jim and Doris at Hopkins

Adventures with Jeff

He indulged her in her love of cows

and kept the picnics going

Kauffman Family

Dinner and a concert with Zach and Jerlyn

Hilarious moments wrought by their similar yet so different personalities

And the cow love continues

Adding more farm animals to the mix- Chester Chicken!

and a random owl

Our dog walking business is open!

He was only a little surprised by how she took to the rifle. With Andy and Nicole, joined by Papa Kauffman

They may sometimes be apart.. but his glances don't quit

...listening to her babbles

...encouraging her during a tough day

...making jokes to make up after a fight

...getting through call nights

...recharging at airports

...across borders

...through time zone differences

they laugh through it all!

They monkey around...

...for each other's entertainment!

She still occasionally rescues him at work

He repays her with trips away from work…into the country

Into the city

On buses...

...on boats...

...on trucks

...and next, to Cleveland!

Whatever the case....home is wherever you are!