Gallery

This was our first picture we ever took together back in January 2020 in Downtown Detroit.

One of many pictures we took together during the COVID Lockdown in March 2020. We just couldn't stay away from each other!

Moving into our apartment in July 2020!

Mike threw Kennedy a surprise party for her 23rd birthday at the O'Brien's cottage in Holly, MI.

Family dinner at our favorite place: Olive Garden! Kennedy is forever grateful that Mike knew her mom before she got sick. He has been her rock since her passing.

Probably our favorite Halloween costume - Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow!

Our first anniversary on February 8, 2021

From our first trip to Gatlinburg, TN for Kennedy's grandma's 80th birthday with her family.

Faster Horses July 2021.

Kennedy has dragged Mike to more Michigan State Spartan sporting events than he would probably like to admit! This was MSU's homecoming football game in 2021.

This is from their first vacation together - LA in November of 2021. They went to Universal Studios and Disneyland!

Also from their trip to LA in November 2021, this was taken on the beach in front of the Pacific Ocean at the Santa Monica Pier.

Christmas 2021 at our apartment!

Another Michigan State Spartans sporting event that Kennedy dragged Mike to - this time is was Spartan Basketball!

This was Mike and Kennedy's second trip to Gatlinburg in 2022 for their friend's wedding!

Drinking on Broadway in Nashville - they got into a hit and run right after this when driving to Pittsburgh.

Checking out the Natural History and Art Museum in Pittsburgh on one of Mike's first trips to visit Kennedy while she was in graduate school.

Just one of the MANY weddings they have been to together!

Checking out the Downtown Rochester Hills light show in January 2023.

Mike and Kennedy celebrating their 3rd anniversary in February 2023 in downtown Pittsburgh at a restaurant on Mount Washington overlooking the city!

Taking a walk around the lake at Spencer Park on a hot summer day in May 2023.

Mike and Kennedy in Boston when they were visiting Kennedy's sister, Riley, in June 2023!

Moving into our house - March 2024

Our trip to Alabama for, yes you guessed it, a wedding!

This is us in March 2024 with the O'Brien float for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Corktown!

This is us checking out the gardens in Pittsburgh in 2024.

Mike and Kennedy at Kennedy's graduation from Pitt.

Christmas 2024

Kennedy forcing Mike to sit and watch (some) of the Lions game with her!

Another one of the MANY weddings they've attended together.

This was taken at the luncheon after Kennedy's mom's funeral. Mike has been the biggest and best support for Kennedy during this time.

This is us before the Nikki Glaser show! She is our favorite comedian and the first time we saw her together was the same night Mike asked Kennedy to be his girlfriend!

This is from the annual Pederson family reunion in Osakis, MN in July of 2025.

Mike and I with Mike's family on our annual trip to Osakis, MN for the Pederson family reunion!

Attending Kennedy's first DCFC game with Mike and his friends.

Right before the Gilda's Club 5k Walk/Run in memory of Kennedy's mom.

This is the selfie we took right before Mike proposed!

Kennedy was in complete shock when Mike got down on one knee!

It's official!!

Kennedy's sister, Riley, taking a picture of the newly engaged couple. If you ask her, she was their "Day of Coordinator" for the engagement!

We are just so happy and excited to be engaged!

This was at Mike's parents' house right after the engagement. He threw her a surprise engagement party with their families!

Kennedy's family and Mike at the annual Lake O'Brien Halloween Hoedown in 2025.

Taking a tour of Ford Field with some friends who have season tickets.

Christmas 2025 with Kennedy's sisters and nephew!

The whole fam all cuddled on the couch.

Family vacation to Captiva Island, FL.

We love a good sunset on the beach!

A chilly St. Patrick's Day Parade in Royal Oak with our niece and Mike's Goddaughter, Grace!

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026 in Detroit!

And another wedding!