Gallery

October 2021 - Our first date! We went bowling and got pizza for lunch. This was the same day Michael asked Heather to be his girlfriend. It was love at first sight!

October 2021 - Our first Iowa State football game. It was so fun to go and cheer on the Cyclones as they won their homecoming game!

December 2021 - We went to go see Christmas Lights at Reiman Gardens.

October 2022 - Our 1st anniversary. We didn't take many pictures during our first year together, but were spending as much time together as possible and enjoying each other's company.

December 2022 - Our second year at the Reiman Gardens Christmas lights. We knew we weren't going to be together on Christmas, so we celebrated early this year.

April 2023 - We took a weekend trip to Kansas City! It was so nice to explore somewhere neither of us had been before.

April 2023 - Michael attended Heather's last sorority formal. It was so fun to get dressed up and have a great time together.

May 2023 - Heather's graduation from Iowa State University. Michael was so proud to watch Heather walk across that stage.

October 2023 - Our first Chicago Bears game! Michael has turned Heather into a true football (specifically Bears) fan!

October 2023 - Our 2nd anniversary! We spent the day at Adventureland Amusement Park. This is where we both discovered we aren't a fan of the Tilt-A-Whirl.

November 2023 - Engagement Day! Heather was moving to start her job, and before she left Michael proposed to her at home. It was so sweet and special. Thank you to Nathan for getting it all set up!

December 2023 - Our first Christmas as an engaged couple!

January 2024 - Michael moved to Illinois to be with Heather. It was a tough decision, but we were excited to experience it all together.

April 2024 - Engagement photos day! This was such a sweet and loving day. We had so much fun smiling and laughing with each other.

July 2024 - Weekend trip to Des Moines for the 4th. It was so fun seeing family and getting to enjoy Des Moines again.

August 2024 - We took a quick trip to the Indiana Dunes to see some family! It was a great escape for us, and we discovered a new favorite place for us!

November 2024 - We bought our first home together!

November 2024 - This was our first year celebrating Thanksgiving together. We spent Thanksgiving day with the Malis family, and the weekend with the Csader family!

December 2024 - We had the privilege of celebrating at Heather's good friend Calissa's wedding! Congrats to the Wilson's! Hard to believe the next wedding we attend will be our own!

December 2024 - Our last Christmas before we get married!

February 2025 - Our bridal shower! We are so grateful for everyone who came to celebrate us, and can't wait for the big day!!