Our Photos

January 23rd, 2016 - Our first picture together before Maddie's winter dance her senior year of high school! We went with different dates but were in the same group together and danced the night away!

August 4th, 2017 - Maddie took this picture of Dan with her family's dog, Max. Dan has always loved Max so much and it brings Maddie so much joy. This picture is precious to her.

July 7th, 2018 - Before heading to the TSwift Reputation Tour Concert with friends. Still best friends at this point and wanted to capture the joy of Dan whistling in front of Maddie's college house.

January 13th, 2019 - Our unofficial first date spent watching bird box, building Maddie's first full snow (wo)man (her name was Judy), sledding at 2am and lots of laughter.

November 23rd, 2019 - Ohio State vs. Penn State and our first picture together as a couple!

June 29th, 2020 - A makeshift college graduation for friends that didn't get to graduate in person because of COVID. A special day celebrating Dan and all his accomplishments!

August 15th, 2020 - Attended our first wedding together for Maddie's freshman year roommate

August 21st, 2020 - First time Maddie visited Dan in Chicago after he moved in July. That weekend is the first time Dan told Maddie that he loved her.

October 24th, 2020 - Celebrating our first anniversary. Went to III Forks and had arguably our favorite restaurant experience so far.

January 2nd, 2021 - We loved these onesies and decided to go on a walk around OSU's campus in them. We goofed around and found ourselves jumping for joy in front of the stadium

May 30th, 2021 - Celebrating our dear friends' wedding!

October 17th, 2021 - We both ran our second half marathon!

December 25th, 2021 - Our Costco matching sweatsets! We love Costco more than the average couple and you can often find us in the food court munching on a hot dog or piece of pizza!

June 4th, 2022 - The day we moved Maddie to Chicago! A bittersweet moment filled with tears to leave a place Maddie loves but so much joy to live in the same place again after 2 years of distance!

August 21st, 2022 - Watching the air show from the beach in Chicago! Big air show people!

October 15th, 2022 - Spent the day in Lake Geneva, WI and took a very chilly but awesome boat tour and got to see beautiful houses and colorful fall leaves!

December 23rd, 2022 - The chilliest day of the year (maybe of the decade) and the day Dan got down on one knee to ask Maddie to marry him. Her tears immediately froze as she said yes. So much joy.

December 23rd, 2022 - The day one of our closest friends, Dale, captured our special moment. A 1.5 hour drive turned into 3 but he was so committed even under the worst conditions. We love him a lot.

December 23rd, 2022 - Personality pic as Dan is feeling silly and Maddie is so giddy she could puke. All this while realizing how freaking cold it was & wondering if we'd ever be warm again.

March 11th, 2023 - Ski trip to Breckenridge with friends! Tumbled down some moguls but loved the views!

May 7th, 2023 - Engagement photos at Wegerzyn Gardens in Dayton, OH

May 7th, 2023 - Engagement photos at Wegerzyn Gardens in Dayton, OH

August 17th, 2023 - We volunteered at the BMW Championship! This was our first golf tournament we attended together and it's safe to say it will not be our last!

October 7th, 2023 - Opening weekend at Keeneland! We love the city of Lexington and getting to visit one of our best friends, Emma!

October 21st, 2023 - Another Go Bucks!! moment - we love cheering on the buckeyes from our favorite Ohio State bar in Chicago, Gaslight! This was snapped during the Penn State game!

November 4th, 2023 - An early morning date before Dan went to Scotland for work! We spontaneously decided to go watch the sunrise on the lake and roam the farmers market.