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After a month of knowing each other, Miranda and James traveled to Toronto together for New Years.

Miranda brought James as her plus one to a grand opening party celebrating her employers at the time move to the 26th floor of the tallest building in Rochester

The first lumberjack competition Miranda attended with James in Deposit, NY!

One of few non-lumberjack camping trip together to Cranberry Lake in the Adirondacks.

Hangings out in the sun (and rain) at Watkins Glen where we spent a weekend camping with our friends Hunter and Nora (who we cropped out of this picture - sorry!).

James brought Miranda as his plus one to the wedding of Will and Eliza Chamberlin.

Spent a Saturday walking the Genesee River Trail. 13 miles from Genesee Valley Park to past Turning Point, nearly the length of Rochester.

Turned a lumberjack competition into a weekend getaway: a train ride through the fall foliage in Honesdale, PA, picking apples and flowers, and cooking some delicious soup recipes in a cozy AirBnb.

Decided to head back to Toronto to celebrate New Years for a second year in a row!

We rented a house together!

James had service berry sapling planted in front of our previous house.

The look of jealous on James while I enjoy an 11am beer but he can't because he is competing.

Celebrating Halloween together as Robin Hood and Maid Marion.

We've stopped going out of the country for New Years and decided to get a reservation at nice restaurant in Rochester for our third year.

James brought Miranda as his plus one to the wedding of Will and Spring Klein.

Some of our views as we headed into Alaska from Vancouver.

Chillin' in the Crow's Nest - a bar with a panoramic view. This would be a frequent stop of ours over the cruise!

A quick pitstop through Glacier Bay National Park.

Miranda brought James as his plus one to the wedding of Erik and Gabriella Nicastro.

After 2 years of renting, we closed on our first home together in October 2025.

Year 2 hosting Thanksgiving!

Having fun with the photobooth station at the 2025 Thompson Holiday Party! [Miranda's company party].

Pre-puppymoon trip to Jamaica!

A storm was rolling in while we took a quick break on our room balcony.

Our engagement in Genesee Valley Park. James was able to plan and execute a complete surprise for Miranda, despite her best efforts.

Planning the bike the Genesee Riverway Trail, James was able to get Miranda to the location that morning with only minor issues. Like insisting we absolutely HAD to stop for breakfast and coffee.

But we didn't actually need food, because James and Dana were able to organize a delicious breakfast picnic post-engagement.

There was even a cake!

Which James fed to me.

And some adorable new pillows.