Gallery

The first picture after the proposal! We had just finished dinner on the first night of a magical backpacking trip south of Creede, CO. Circa 2022.

The ring! Custom-designed by Stephen and the master jewelers at Darvier in Fort Collins. The center stone was a precious gift from Stephen's Aunt Susan who obtained the diamond from Great Aunt Jane.

Pure happiness after a day of climbing at Diablo Canyon outside of Santa Fe, NM. Circa 2019.

Selfie from Stephen's first ever day of skiing! He attended the well-renowned Maverick Ski School at Copper Mountain, CO. Circa 2016.

I think this was our first "date". Winter Formal circa 2009.

Gettin' sweaty on a run in the magical foothills outside of Fort Collins. Circa 2022.

Taking a shade break on a crag day at The Monastery outside of Drake, CO. Circa 2016.

The first time Stephen came to Colorado with Emily's family on a summer vacation. This was during a camping trip to Twin Lakes Campground near Buena Vista, CO. Circa 2010.

Winter Formal 2010!

Pic from the top of Taos Ski Valley circa 2022.

Hiking La Plata peak during a summer vacation to Colorado after graduating high school in 2010.

Senior prom! I think the photo speaks for itself. Circa 2010.

Cos-ski day at Copper Mountain right before the pandemic started. Circa 2020.

Fancy at a friend's wedding circa 2021.

Mimi and Dada hanging out with Stephen's son Wyatt in Virginia. Circa 2019.

Wyatt and Mimi at the LSU Lakes during a Christmas visit in Louisiana. Circa 2020?

Wyatt reading with his Dada during a Baton Rouge rendevous. Circa 2020.

Selfie at Michigan Lakes on a stormy backpacking trip with Emily's parents. Circa 2019.

Selfie at Equinox Brewing during Stephen's first visit to Fort Collins shortly after Emily had moved there. Circa 2014.

Another shot of the engagement ring Stephen designed around a couple sentimental diamonds. Thank you Aunt Susan!

A snap from a snowshoe hike to Emerald Lake in RMNP. Circa 2018.

Wearing our ET costumes for the 2015 Tour de Fat bike parade. Circa 2015.

At the base of "The River Why", a beautiful sport climb that ascends a cliff that rises directly out of the Poudre River. Circa 2018.

A random photo from the old times. Still in love :) Circa 2010?

Selfie after a perfect crag day on the rim of the Rio Grande, outside of Taos, NM. Circa 2018.

Chilly morning camping in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, circa 2014.

Downtown Fayetteville, AR just after Emily graduated from Hendrix. Circa 2014.

Selfie at one of Stephen's best friend's weddings in New Orleans. Circa 2015.