A "Happily Ever After Party" to celebrate their recent marriage!

06/16/2017: Allyssa and Tyler had their first date. They went bridge jumping! 06/23/2017: Allyssa and Tyler started dating. Allyssa was 15 years old, and Tyler was 17! May 2018: Tyler graduated from Riverton High School. May 2019: Allyssa graduated from Riverton High School. May 2022: Tyler graduated from St. John’s College of Nursing with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. December 2023: Allyssa graduated from UIS with her Bachelor of Social Work degree. She went on to graduate with her Master of Social Work degree from UIUC in August 2025. 07/03/2024: Allyssa, Tyler, and their cat, Lois, moved into their first home together. 08/30/2024: Allyssa, Tyler, and Lois welcomed another cat, Ruth, into their family. 6/20/2025: After 8 long years of dating, Tyler purchased the engagement ring. 06/20/2025: Allyssa and Tyler finally got engaged... Yes, the same day! Tyler can’t keep a secret!