
Our middle school swim team photo when sure enough we were standing right by each other, leaning opposite directions because we didn’t know each other and boys have cooties.

A quick swim meet picture with our favorite coach! We had no idea who each other were.

Another swim photo, still not really knowing who each other

Our first “date” with the help of Amanda because I was too scared to go alone.

Our high school graduation, 2018

Matthew’s college graduation, Spring 2022

Sydney’s college gradation, Fall 2022

Asking Sydney to homecoming with the help of Matthew’s buddies, 2017

Homecoming 2017, Matthew already over with the pictures

Prom proposal 2017. Matthew knew Sydney’s favorite show was Grey’s Anatomy.

Prom proposal 2017. Matthew knew Sydney’s favorite show was Grey’s Anatomy.

Our first Prom at the Michigan stadium, 2017. Matthew’s tux was a couple of sizes too big…

Prom proposal 2018. Matthew’s favorite drink was and still is Coca-Cola. We ended up winning the best prom proposal sent to Coca-Cola and was sent free stuff from the company!

Our senior prom at the big house, 2018. One of our favorite photos as it is still Matthew’s phone screensaver, even after our engagement proposal.

Our first time in Florida together visiting Meemaw and Peepaw, 2017.

Visiting Meemaw and Peepaw again, 2022. Recreated the same photo from the first time visiting Florida.

Visiting Meemaw and Peepaw but this time ENAGAGED, 2024. Photo was taken in the same spot where we first visited Florida together.

Our senior spring break, 2018. Messing around and pretending to propose.

7 years later…a real proposal happened.

First time visiting Colorado together, 2021.

Enjoying fall boat rides, going to cedar point

Matthew’s first time to cedar point! Sydney convinced him to get over his fear of roller coasters.

Matthew getting his very first pedicure with Sydney’s family, and yes he actually enjoyed it.

Go Blue, Michigan game 2022

We love Michigan, go blue

Matthew took Sydney shooting for the first time!

Us in Puerto Rico!

Open water national after swimming a 5K, Kansas 2020

Open water nationals after swimming a 5K, Kansas 2021

Our first Morgan Wallen concert, 2023

Can you tell we love Christmas? Frankenmuth 2022

Us at the Copper Dog in Copper Harbor, 2022

The best cider mill there is! Dexter Cider Mill, 2023

College swim team training trip, Arizona 2022. Matthew and Sydney won King and Queen swim off!

Went hiking on our college swim team training trip, Arizona 2022.

Our trip to Florida, 2024

Our trip to Florida, 2024

Matthew pacing the beach before the big question

Sydney walking down to the beach unsure what’s about to happen