
Chinese New Year, 2017. In the midst of festivities, I (Aaron) asked Viv out on our first date. It would still be until June of that year that things would be "official".

Still a few months until the relationship would start, but even on the most benign of hangouts, my heart was definitely racing.

Graduations, and the start of our relationship together.

A cold and tiring 5k. Greeted at the finish line by Uncle Marc, Auntie Virna, and Auntie Viv, I told them, "this is the girl I'm going to marry."

Christmas tree cutting, 2019. We're probably going to stick with a fake Costco tree...

Pre-pandemic, 2020. At an anniversary celebration for a school I was working for at the time. My students were shocked at how pretty Viv is.

Quarantine, 2020. Viv couldn't stand my quarantine hair, so she took matters into her own hands. Since then, she keeps my hair fresh, for both our sakes.

Redwood Regional, 2020.

Snow Park, 2021.

September 26, 2021. A day I would dream of.

September 26, 2021. Somewhere in San Leandro, where I saw us starting our new life together.

September 26, 2021. To be flanked by cuts of jade on the wedding band, the diamond and scallop of her engagement ring are from her grandmother.

September 26, 2021. Thankful for everyone who supports, celebrates, and roots for us.