
Car ride bonding, how we became so close.

On the job, he took the photos, I wrote the reports.

Taking photos for our mom’ Christmas presents. Living on a budget, what’s a better gift than our pretty dressed up faces!

Our last underway with one of the best- Ragland! Taught us so much and grew as individuals and Sailors because of his leadership.

He called it.

Shoe shopping, one of our favorite outings we did.

Pumpkin patch rides, Veronica making sure I don’t sit in my room all day long, inviting me for adventures.

Halloween twinning, one of us did have a hole in their nalgas I’m sure you can guess who.

DC trip and bottomless mimosa brunch!

We loved to match, always asking what we were wearing.

2020 deployment, seeing the sun for the first time in months.

Egypt, from the ship, enjoying a break from sitting in our dark watch floor.

Thanksgiving in Texas, family basketball game got a bit bloody.

Did a quick reenlistment to finish out my requirements and Gavin was able to make it!

2021 homecoming, Veronica made sure everyone was there and made it special.

Half marathon in VB, Gavin almost died running but we both finished.

Lunch date that wasn’t a date, it was a hangout. Before we went on real dates.

Florida visits, enjoying the weather.

Marathon runnin, exploring Chicago the day before the Chicago Marathon, we saw the Bean.

Marathon finishin, even though it wasn’t easy she proved the doctor wrong.

Tex and Gavin in St. Pete Florida!

The best kind of ice cream- mint chocolate chip!

First family wedding, also visiting Texas and meeting the family.

First Christmas card, on a beach in Tampa/Florida fashion.

First time experiencing the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot.

First time in MA for the holidays together.

Another half marathon in the books. This time in Austin, TX.