
1/1/2018: We attended a Christian conference in Raleigh, NC, where Joshua asked Marleca to be his girlfriend just a few days prior.

1/2/2018: Although the picture quality sucks, this was right after Marleca and Joshua went on their first date in Atlanta at Pappadeux.

2/17/2018: Joshua surprised Marleca for Valentine's day with a trip to Chicago.

2/17/2020: This was us like... two months into dating. LOL.

2/28/2018: Joshua's first time in NYC!

3/1/2018: Our first visit to New York City, after Marleca was admitted to Columbia Law School. This was Joshua's first time in New York City.

3/10/2018: Joshua's first visit to Miami to meet Marleca’s family.

4/28/2018: A weekend spent in Atlanta meeting Joshua's family for the first time.

6/2/2018: Joshua surprises Marleca with flowers, as she touches down in Kalamazoo, MI.

Just having fun in Chipotle!

7/21/2018: We absolutely love conferences. This was the Legacy conference in Chicago!

8/10/2018: After much convincing, Joshua decided to get his first pedicure. This was right before!

8/11/2018: When Marleca first moved to Philadelphia to begin law school, Joshua put together her bed railing! #HandyMan

12/30/2018: Our first time ice skating together in Raleigh, NC.

9/22/2018: Law School Prom!

9/22/2018: Law School Prom!

10/28/2018: Marleca took a surprise trip to MI to see Joshua get baptized. This is Joshua in complete shock when he sees Marleca.

4/26/2019: After eating at one of our favorite brunch spots in Philly, Green Eggs Cafe!

5/25/2019: Joshua and Marleca outside of Joshua's favorite Indian restaurant in Philadelphia.

5/25/2019: Date night at Painting with a Twist.

7/28/2019: Marleca in Kalamazoo, MI for Joshua's graduation and Wing ceremony.

12/14/2019: Joshua and Marleca in Auburn, AL celebrating a friend's graduation!

10/20/2019: Joshua surprising Marleca with flowers before a date in Atlanta.

11/2/2019: Marleca was Joshua's plus one at a wedding, and one of Joshua’s friends offered to take a few shots of us. This was roughly three weeks before we got engaged.

11/2/2019: Marleca was Joshua's plus one at a wedding, and one of Joshua’s friends offered to take a few shots of us. This was roughly three weeks before we got engaged.

11/2/2019: This is that classic first lady and pastor pose lol. FR FR.

11/29/2019: Right after Marleca said yes to this fine caramel man.

11/29/2019: Joshua popping the BIG question!

11/29/2019: Right after our engagement dinner!

11/29/2019: Us + Best, the reason we met!

11/29/2019: Post- engagement party pictures!

12/13/2019: This is what most days look like for us, since we are long distance. Super grateful for FaceTime!

12/28/2019: Marleca was Joshua’s plus one to a beautiful wedding in Grand Rapids, MI.

12/28/2019: carriage ride at a wedding we attended. It also marked two years since being together!

2/29/2020: Our February visit. Long distance stuff🥴.