Our story in pictures

March 29, 2019 Quinn XCII concert. The night Alex realized this was more than just a fling.

March 29, 2019 Quinn XCII concert. Joy felt the same way but she is stubborn and wouldn't admit it. She did however accidentally say it that night due to some liquid courage.

Med School Prom 2019 Joy asked Alex by getting him Domino's Pizza with the pepperoni spelling out 'PROM?'. Also the last time Alex ever attempted his signature backflip.

Alex's PA School Graduation Alex signed a contract to work in Duluth, MN after graduation. Shortly after this picture, Alex and Joy said their goodbyes, with no plans of ever seeing each other again.

Alex's Celebration after graduating PA School.

Duluth, MN A week after Alex left for MN, Joy booked a 3 week long trip to visit him over summer. They decided to this long distance thing.

Minneapolis, MN Alex showing Joy around Minnesota to convince her that it is actually a cool place.

Minneapolis, MN. Hanging out with Alex's super cool brother, David, and sister-in-law, Erin, at the coolest rooftop bar ever!

One of many virtual dates!

Yakima, WA Alex visiting Joy and hanging out with friends at Hop Thief!

Yakima, WA First Pumpkin Patch together! So basic.

Cabo December 2019 Who's idea do you think the matching outfits were?

Stillwater, MN 2020 First Valentines Day together!

Seattle, WA Alex visiting Joy again. Went down to Seattle and hung out with Joy's awesome friends.

Duluth Joy went on a girls trip to NOLA for Spring Break 2020. She had plans to visit Alex in MN for a couple days before heading back to WA. COVID happened and she got stuck there for 3 WHOLE MONTHS!

Yakima, WA Alex moved back to WA June 2020 to closer to Joy. Alex got a Job at Kadlec and Joy was about to start her 3rd year of med school. This was taken while hanging out with friends in Yakima.

Portland, OR July 2020 The newest addition to our family- Lincoln the German Shepherd Siberian Husky.

Sacramento, CA July 4, 2020 Alex asked my parents for their permission to propose and they obviously said yes!

Portland OR August 8, 2020 Alex took Joy to a museum full of cadavers (dead bodies), which was AMAZING. When they returned, Alex proposed! Thanks Cakes and Zach for the beautiful decorations <3

Roseville, CA Engagement Party!

Walla Walla, WA First Christmas with Lincoln!

Coeur d'Alene New Years Eve 2020

Walla Walla, WA Engagement Shoot!

Walla Walla, WA 2nd Year Anniversary. Alex surprised Joy with a limo that took them to a fancy 7 course meal!

Coeur d'Alene 2nd Valentines Day together! Stayed at the Coeur d'Alene Resort and enjoyed a lot of fine wine.