Gallery

The 1st photo we took together - birding at the Arizona Garden at Stanford. Tommy identified his first bird (Black Phoebe), and seeing one has been a good luck charm for Ava ever since. August 2022.

Our first Christmastime together - Tommy had just gotten explorative knee surgery, and we were with Bob at 55 South in San Jose. Ava calls it 55 Suits. Google "John Cena 55 suits." December 2022.

After spending Christmas apart, we planned a getaway at an Airbnb in Auburn, CA (since become our favorite regional escape destination). Rode out the atmospheric rivers here. December-January 2023.

The first time the San Potatoes won trivia at Clandestine. February 2023.

San Potatoes at Clandestine trivia again. March 2023.

The second time the San Potatoes won trivia at Clandestine. April 2023.

Woke up early in Death Valley to see the sun rise over Zabriskie Point. Amazing trip with Marty and Karen. April 2023.

In front of our home in San Leandro after moving in together :') May 2023

At the top of Monkey Rock in Lake Tahoe. May 2023.

On the bridge over Yosemite Creek, hiking the Upper Yosemite Falls trail with Lisa! June 2023.

Charmaine's rooftop bar in San Francisco celebrating pride with some friends <3 June 2023

Tommy towing Ava's raft (plus several beers in the cooler) on Clear Lake by paddleboard. Was 115 degrees that weekend. July 2023.

MORE TRIVIA! This one at Tenma Brewing with our close friends Nathan and Jill (plus Jill's mom Jayne!) in Berkeley. August 2023.

Tommy's first time on the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh! September 2023.

I'm posting this because it'll make Casey B's day. We were caught doing this on the roof of Megan and James' apartment in Oakland after a drink or two on a First Friday night. October 2023.

Where else? Golden Gate Bridge, SF during Bob and Shari's visit. October 2023.

We are both very supportive of each other's teams. Pictured here cheering on the Penguins, which Tommy never thought he'd do! What can I say, he just LOVES Sydney Crosby! November 2023.

Atop Castle Crag Dome with Mt Shasta in the background. Dunsmuir, CA. Black Friday 2023.

Bunny Flat Trailhead, Mt Shasta. November 2023.

Holding some hens in Union City. December 2023.

The Bences about to see the Red Wings destroy the Predators in overtime. December 2023.

Lions beat the Rams 24-23 in this game. January 2024.

Pics hanging on our fridge from ACWD's Disco Party. January 2024.

Girls vs boys curling match for Paige's birthday! March 2024.

Ski group in Mammoth for Tommy's birthday! Suited up to head back out to hit the pow. March 2024.

About to hit a black diamond Ava had no business being on and which Tommy shredded. March 2024.

Beginning of our epic NorCal/S Oregon road trip, somewhere off the 1 (near Jenner, CA). April 2024.

Pulled over to check out Seaside Beach on our road trip - Fort Bragg, CA. April 2024.

Lunch break in Port Orford, OR. April 2024.

Smith Rock, near Bend Oregon. Big-ish hike up Monkey Face, then watched a bald eagle mom feed her three eaglets for 20 mindblowing minutes. April 2024.

"Snowshoed" around the rim of Crater Lake on our roadtrip. April 2024.

MORE TRIVIA! This one at Temescal Brewing in Oakland. Nathan and Jill were on their honeymoon! May 2024.

Seconds after Tommy proposed to Ava at the tip of Tomales Point, near Bodega Bay, CA. 10-mile roundtrip hike among wildflowers and breathtaking views - everything they love. June 2024.

Just engaged and about to pop our celebratory champagne. June 2024.

The morning of our surprise engagement party at Burt! September 2024.

Tommy, Ava, and Frankie on Burt Lake, on the way home from Indian River. September 2024.

Post-caterer selection for this wedding! Tasting with Bob and Shari was a hit. Walled Lake, MI. October 2024.

Tommy, Uncle Dave, and Ava on beautiful Pescadero State Beach (near Pebble Beach where Dave shot some photos). November 2024.

Pie night with the gang! Tommy, Nathan, Dave, Ava, and Jill. November 2024.

Tommy and Jack playing football outside of Oma's house. December 2024.

Outside of Levi Stadium for the Lions / 49ers game. December 2024.

Gang on the lift at Northstar! Ava, Tommy, Paige, and Ramon. January 2025.

Cooking class in Berkeley - Burmese dishes pictured behind us. January 2025.

On the Promised Land Express lift at Northstar. February 2025.