Photos

First Date...Alan took Laura on a tour of his Fremont neighborhood including a stop at the infamous troll

First time Alan met Laura's parents...We had a day of wine tasting on beautiful Bainbridge island.

First weekend away together...We took a trip over the border and explored Vancouver.

First time Alan met Laura's Aunt and Uncle (Dulcy and Lindell).

Laura has successfully made Alan a Seattle Sounders fan.

Laura, Alan and Chris pulled off a fun surprise party for Kelly's 30th bday.

Alan and Laura exploring one of Washington's beautiful national parks.

Bike riding in Seattle. Laura throws caution to the wind by not putting on a helmet.

Moseying around Sydney

Hiking on a New Zealand glacier

Moving day...Alan and Laura moved into their first apartment together.

Entrenching the phrase “West coast best coast” with this picture in La Push, WA on the Olympic Peninsula.

Hiking in New Zealand, looking for Frodo.

If you look really hard over Laura’s left shoulder, there’s a kangaroo. They were everywhere and Laura was terrified.

Locked and loaded for an escape room with our compatriots Chris and Kelly. Hint: we didn’t escape

First mariners game together...where Laura saw Alan's undying loyalty to his Cleveland teams.

View from Alan and Laura's rooftop deck!

Tulip Festival in Washington

Alan meeting Laura’s best friends in Oakland, CA. Lots of beers, pizza, and Presidents & Assholes

Alan and Laura in Ohio at Kyle and Courtney’s wedding. It was beautiful!

The day Alan and Laura adopted their first fur child - Harper.

Same pose, 5 months later. Harper is a bit bigger, but still loves the love.

Alan's Grandma and Grandpa

First time Laura met Alan's dad and stepmom (Gregg and Vanessa). We had a great day whale watching!

Post escape room with Alan's Mom and stepdad (Denise and Dennis)!

A bit of hiking/snow shoeing in Mazama!

Moments after the proposal in Lincoln Park in Chicago