The night that kicked it off. Natalie's last formal of her college career. Although we may have looked very good together, we brought separate dates. We had been friends though, meeting in the Fall of 2018. Seeing each other around campus and stopping to chat here and their. Slowly building a great friendship.

Natalie's college graduation. Her actual boyfriend at the time couldn't have been bothered to hang around for it. Patrick though, sat with her family and enjoyed the day. He knew somehow that Natalie would not be in her current relationship for much longer (they broke up the next day) - and he was okay with waiting it out.

Memorial Day Weekend - the bane of Patrick's existence as a veteran. Having to shave off his beard and march in a sweaty uniform.

The Hudson Valley Cider Festival. We drank. We laughed. And we got sunburnt.

Natalie has been a passenger princess since the start. Patrick insists on driving because he enjoys it, but on long rides its really that Natalie sleeps and doesn't ask him to stop listening to finance news as often.

Bath, Maine - The first mini trip we took to see Natalie's best friend at her new job.

They were commissioning a new Navy ship and we went to the ceremony.

Visiting some light houses and Patrick showing off his muscles - as usual. His second favorite thing in this world are his biceps; the first being his hair.

Allagash Brewery - The most excited Patrick was about anything the whole trip.

Muffin - Patrick's first and true love.

On a beautiful hike in Tymor Park.

Taking a small boat class to get our NYS boat license. He was smug because he docked the boat a little easier.

A paint and sip in NYC. Clearly, our artistic differences show through here.

An ugly sweater party at the Glen Cove Mansion.

The Tennessee Aquarium - which has one of the world's largest freshwater aquariums. Patrick took Natalie because he knows how much she loves fish. Natalie was very grateful.

The Yellow Deli - a chain of deli's that are part of what may be considered a cult. But they make a damn good sandwich.

New Orleans - Riding around the park.

After eating some fried alligator. Patrick is regretting being awake until midnight for New Year's Eve.

On a air boat tour of the bayou - not featured in this photo are the alligators we saw.

Boston - still pre-covid in all technicalities. We did get sick from this trip - except it was a stomach bug and not a respiratory one.

Lake George - a hike up the mountain was worth the view.

Again - we can't forget Muffin.

A small 4th of July for Covid.

Insert Blue - who is supposed to love Natalie but tends to love Patrick a little more. Two of Natalie's favorite boys.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - we went to a beautiful park in an Uber and then subsequently to an Apple Store because Patrick's phone was stolen by said Uber Driver.

Patrick's Baptism in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico - one of our favorite places.

Palma de Mallorca - the most beautiful island full of history, sunshine, and tapas.

Patrick sending Natalie off to her new job at Disney.

Valentine's Day. Mahopac, NY

Patrick visiting Natalie onboard the Disney Magic.

A nice night out in NYC.

A barbecue with friends. Glen Cove, NY

At a beautiful wedding. Jericho Terrace

A day learning about space - it was rainy but we took the outdoor tram tour anyway. Houston, Texas

A quick stop to Houston Interactive Zoo right before our flight - a short trip in Texas for us.

Patrick's Birthday present - visiting the Largest Home Depot in the USA.

A short trip to the Catskills for the weekend.

The Harwinton Fair - Patrick pet the goats.

The Harwinton Fair - Natalie pet the cows.

Hawaiian Christmas Celebration.

In the middle of packing our lives up on Long Island. Patrick - in his true fashion - decided that during one of the most chaotic weeks of our lives, just a short 36 hours before we had to be out of our apartment - that he would ask Natalie to marry him. We went to one of our favorite spots in Glen Cove. Sat away from the crowd. The whole week he'd been saying how this is a good step we are taking by getting off the island and how it will be the next chapter of our lives.

After all, we love each other. Through the chaos of it. Always.

A couple shots of that rock. Patrick gets a pat on the back for this one for sure.

Unique. Sparkly. And beautiful.

And even after all that - Patrick still loves doggies more than Natalie. Featuring Tito - the worlds most perfect dog with breath like the apocalypse.