Photos

February 6th, 2016- Our first official photo as boyfriend and girlfriend! Wow... That seems like so long ago!

This photo is from our first time in Racine together. This is also when Grace discovered that John is terrified of swings. ;)

Our first Christmas together. <3 Grace was so good, Santa brought her me!

Christmas, palm trees, and a pool- what could be better? #Beforewegotfat...together

Straight cheesin'

Heracles and Atalanta, reporting for duty on the S.S. Argo! ("Greek Adventure", MLC Forum)

I like Grace's hair in this one, I braided it myself... maybe or maybe not, I'll let you guess.

FINAL EXAMS!!!!!!!!!

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." 1 John 4:6

1 Year Anniversary! Also taken before John went to the crying room.

"Homework" time - Grace I'm just a better student and finished everything. - John

A sign of things to come. #Truelove

I tried typing a caption for this picture, but Grace laughed at it, so this is all I got.

Yeah... We are straight up goofs!

Night on the Town 1.0

Night on the Town 2.0

Night on the Town 3.0! (Notice how in each photo we keep getting closer?)

Gorgeous Gracie <3

Beach Time!

Summerfest 2017, The party don't start til' we walk in!

Italian Fest 2017, One of Grace's many attempts to get me to be more "cultured". We ate an Italian doughnut... works for me!

1st day of Junior year. My packpack broke, so Gracie gave me hers! (Edit 9/22, I lost Gracie's packpack, don't tell her) (Edit 9/23, She found out... heh)

They can't tell you PDA is wrong if "Christ alone" witnesses it!

Photo Creds: John Marquardt

Gracie deserved a kiss after she told me she likes the Cubs.

Love fuels our relationship. ... And $37 in gas fuels our car...

We have had to take a lot of road trips between Minnesota and Wisconsin-- which gives us a great excuse to eat a lot of tacos!

One of our favorite photos <3

She said yes!!!

Post proposal, The only time I have ever witnessed Grace holding alcohol outside of communion... and she's happy!!!

I love her, isn't she the best? a) yes b) no. If you answered b, you are no longer invited.

Zip lining in Cozumel, Mexico. We love adventure; good thing every day is one!

Our 2 Year Anniversary!

Day 32: Wagon broke down, water supply is low. Death is upon us.

Celebrating our 2 Year Anniversary with a Bucks game! GO, BUCKS, GO!!! (Btw, they won!) Also, they gave Grace the 12 and under giveaway! A lunchbox!!!

Some nuts for some nuts.

"We love because God first loved us" -1 John 4:19

Yes, it did take Grace this long to see just how handsome I really am.

#twinningandwinning

Taking your hand in marriage...

When bae has to pick you up so that you can actually reach his lips....

Why would I ever use a rail when I can hold your hand?

"Here we go! Weeee!!!" - John "Hehe... Please don't drop me..." -Grace

A quiet moment <3

Little did we know we were being spied on by a deer..

We may look like we are gazing into each other's eyes, but we are actually looking for leftover food in our teeth...

"Hey sweetie, let's fix your collar she wants us to stand right here what pose do you want to do do you want to put your arms around me that would be cute we could als- mrrpphh brrrgg frrppmnnmss..."

I may be a damsel, but I'm not in distress!

Grace: "THIS IS MINE!!!" John: "I'm hers." :)

Strategically hiding behind a bush to evade the RA's.......

Your eyes are the best place to get lost. <3

If I could sum up our relationship in one photo, this would be it!

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hai-- oh."

"Love is never black and white-- it is compromise, sacrifice, and an explosion of grays to equalize."

Bus Napping: Position #1

Bus Napping: Position #2

Bus Napping: Position #3 (Courtesy of Raquel Freese!)

John: How should we spend our day in the Twin Cities? Grace: Well, we coulllllllld stop in at Como Zoo and see the animals! John: ... Grace: It's free. John: ...fiinnne Grace: Penguins, here we come!!

Having a blast and Tom and Nicole Hicke's wedding! Also, this is what to expect of us on June 15th. :)

Not sure if we were photographed because we looked good or because Grace brought coffee into Chapel and they needed evidence...

Our third Christmas together... And our one year anniversary of getting engaged!!

Advice for all the single ladies: Get yo'self a man who is willing to drive for 1.5 hours to watch your last away basketball game and surprises you a dozen roses! <3

Three year dating anniversary! Could the wedding come any sooner??

Even though you should show love every day of the year, it's nice to have an excuse to celebrate!