We're getting married!

We met while teaching at a KIPP DC charter school in 2015. Zach was actually the first new coworker that Kate talked to! A lucky treat was being able to develop a friendship during our crazy and stressful work hours. Our first date was in January of 2016. Zach was able to keep the location a secret until Kate was stressed enough over attire that he caved. We went to Restaurant Nora, one of the nation's first organic restaurants. After a lovely dinner at Nora, Zach brought Kate to the Spanish Steps a few blocks away, and surprised her with a tub of frosting for dessert.

Early on, one of our favorite ways to spend date night was with Wizards games. We've been to many games over the years, sharing excitement as well as heartbreak over an oftentimes disappointing hometeam. No matter the record, Wizards games will remain one of our most beloved ways to spend an evening (as long as pretzels, mustard, and beer are aplenty!). Kate's love of Duke basketball was met with a bit of apathy at first, but Zach grew to love the team as she did. These days, he is just as likely to look up new recruits or track former players in the NBA. One day, we'll make it to a game in Cameron-- and Zach will revel in it as much as Kate will!

One of the best decisions of our life together was to adopt Charlotte, our beloved rescue pup. Technically, Kate adopted her, but Zach went along with the plan and this dog truly became a Daddy's Girl. Charlotte brings so much happiness and joy to our lives, even if she often chooses to hang out in whatever room we AREN'T in. Kate is still working on convincing everyone that Charlotte needs to be physically present at the wedding, but we'll have to see how that goes.