Mustache Crawl
This was one of my favorite photos you have ever sent me, and represents one of the first concrete examples of you being one of the goofiest people in the world.
2024
Started Dating
One Million Degrees at Eckert's
This was our first date that we had after we were officially dating, and the weather was about as typical of a St. Louis summer day as it is possible to get. The whole reason we took this photo was because your mom would have killed you, but it is one of the first photos we have together! I am just glad that you can't see our back sweat.
Juggle Video
I included this because I think it was so funny that you thought this juggling video was hot. Look at my face, I look so crazy and concentrated. I can juggle much better now.
Running Together
One of our first runs that we did together, and a photo that has stayed in my lock screen rotation ever since. Doing exercises together is one of my favorite activities, and I was just excited to spend the time with you when you invited me along.
RAHHHHH
Another one of my favorite favorite photos and more evidence of your craziness. The moonlight rooftop bar was one of the more interesting bar experiences that we have had, and I have no idea why that lady shook our drink for so long before pouring it. We also saw Dayglow and Sun Room at the Pageant earlier in the day, and overall this was a great day.
Taco Bell Cheez-it
You had been raving about going to taco bell for like WEEKS at this point, and we finally took the jump to go and get it. You also got the limited edition Cheez-It tostada because duh (even though it was just ok). It still would have been really fun to go to the casino with Nick and Anna, but Queeny Park is fun too.
Pumpkins
The pumpkin photo was the first time you suggested on your instagram that you had a new significant other :) Look at how far that we have come. I also think that our pumpkins are hilarious and do a good job at depicting our personalities.
BOILER CHEMICALS
I just think this photo is funny. Why did we take this lmfao. This was before we went to brunch at the Bellwether and someone had a seizure while we were there.
Let's Go Blues!
I think that this was the first sporting event that we went to together and I had a really great flight! No fights at this game sadly, but we got some great photos of us together.
Gingerbread Making!
I will never forget this day of gingerbread making :) The house turned out so great and we made SPONGEBOB. I also distinctly remember the salad that we made that night for some reason, we should make more simple salads like that again. This was a really great time and there was a lot of icing consumed.
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Levi's Birthday
I felt very in love this night and you did such a great job at making my birthday memorable. I really enjoyed the speakeasy that we went to and the cute little mugs that we got. Then Pizzeria de Gloria was to DIE FOR it was so good.
1 of 2THE BBQ SALOON TRIVIA WIN
Ok so this one isn't just us, but I can't believe we finally won BBQ saloon trivia, so it had to go on the website. Hanna and Nida were there and it was a great mesh of friend groups and an overall great time!
Clay Night
I am sorry for not letting you know how good I was at pottery beforehand. This was a really fun experience and something that I think we will never forget.
1 of 2Wigglies Cure-all
Sometimes my favorite nights are the ones like this where we take an unexpected turn together, like ending date night over a Wigglie's Cure All.
MARDI GRAS
You had to work night shift the night of Mardi Gras, but still made it out with us. This is when you told Roshan that you had drugs in your pocket and it was a very good first Mardi Gras. You had gone back to my apartment early to get some sleep before work, and I am sorry I was not feeling well enough to join in bed. Move to the second slide for a surprise :)
1 of 2Car Crash
It is still crazy to me that the first time you met my dad we got into a car accident lol. I am glad that you were there to keep calm and I felt like you were just a nice stabilizing presense. Plus, going to Golden Hoosier beforehand was pretty cool too.
STL Tornado
I was actually worried whether you were doing ok after St. Louis had the most destructive tornado in the city in like a decade and this was the photo you sent me when I asked if you were ok. Classic.
Peach Pit
I cashed in my birthday present of a Peach Pit concert and we had an amazing time! This was also the first time you went to Indiana and saw my family's place. This was a good weekend.
First time in Chicago!!
My Hackathon weekend and your weekend with friends in Chicago aligned and we got to spend some great time together! I had a great time with your friends, we went to a cool molly's-esque bar, and we got a lot of great photos. I can't believe it was as fun as it was after I stayed up all night lol.
1 of 2Kayak and Good Eats!
This day stands out to me because I think it perfectly encapsulates how we spend quality time together! A fun activity we don't do commonly and then trying a new food spot. Plus the food was GASSS.
1 of 2Going Out!
This was when we went out with my friends for Gus's birthday! You were looking especially beautiful and it was THE prototypical rehab night.
1 of 2Rooftop Pool!!
What a spectacular idea by Ellie. Rooftop pool that felt like it was all to ourselves, and we got to order drinks while by the poolside!
1 Year Anniversary
1-Year Gifts!
I have never felt so loved as when you gave me our one-year book. I think it is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me / gotten me, and I will cherish it forever.
Hidden Gems!
Although we didn't end up participating in karaoke, this was a really fun time with your friends! We had a special drink that was very very yummy, and we got to take photo booth photos!
College football Christmas!!!
Ellie's first college football Christmas!!! I hope it was everything that you ever could have imagined :) The most interesting part to me was the fact that we drank 50-year-old Bailey's irish cream on accident.
On the way to Acadia!
We stopped at this awesome state park while driving from Portland to Acadia national park area. We did a cute little hike by the ocean and got to explore the little rock creatures. You spent forever trying to open this clam and I thought it was so cute. I am sorry that there was no pearl :(
1 of 5Lighthouse!
Took a detour to visit a lighthouse on the coast in Maine, and climbed down by the rocks for a beautiful sunset. I think that this was a perfect way to start the nature part of the trip!
1 of 2Maine Midday Hike!
This might be my favorite memory from Maine! We extended our hike beyond the beehive and got to walk through the mountains largely alone, and stopped at the top to play some Rummy :) Then, after the long day of hiking, we got to try some oysters for the first time.
1 of 3Tiny Beach and Shorter Maine Day!
After spending a long day at Acadia we took a shorter day close by. We wanted to go to a beach where we could go in the water, and found one that looked promising. It ended up being tiny and not much of a beach, but it was a fun time.
Cadillac Mountain Sunrise!
We decided to hike up Cadillac Mountain at 4am to see the sunrise from the top. This might be the earliest I have ever gotten up in my life, but it is great evidence of us being willing to get a little uncomfortable to do fun things together. We did the hike in about half the time that we budgeted, and had plenty of time to wait for the sunrise.
1 of 3Six-Seven
I don't remember the context, but this is one of my favorite iMessage stickers ever.
2026
Running in the Snow!
This run took place as we began to ramp up our marathon training, and was absolutely horrendous weather (I think we ran 14 or 15 miles?). Looking back, it is crazy that we did this, but there is no one else I would rather have done it with!
SLEDDING
We got snowed in for the weekend together, but in the end we braved the snow (thank god for Sasha's 4 wheel drive). It was so much fun sledding down art hill, and I am glad that we got to go down in the sled together.
CROATIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mari Gras #2 together! This was a super rainy day and we ended up partying in the Croatian Catholic Chuch, which was one of the most fun and surreal experiences ever. Then we got to go to Gramophone after which made it even better!
1 of 2Valentines-Date!
We went on our Valentine's day date to Indo! The food there was very yummy, especially the beef and salmon sushi things yum yum yum.
1 of 2Frat Party
Ellie made the BEER TRIDENT. No other explanation needed.
Pacers Game!
Ellie's second time coming to Indiana! We spent some quality time with my dad and got to go to a Pacers game, even though they lost :(
MARATHON
We ran our marathon together, which our families were there to see! I about died after the first half and had to send you off to finish alone so I didn't hold you back. I am glad that we did this together!
Shannon's Wedding!
This was our first wedding that we went to together, and we absolutely tore up the open bar and the dance floor. The food was yummy and it was a beautiful ceremony and we brought the energy. We also had an amazing attempt at the move from dirty dancing, although we nearly toppled over. I will never forget the way you ran at me without any inhibition to perform that move.
1 of 5Camping!
We went to Pomme de Terre state park and did a lot in a short amount of time! We hiked through Ha-ha Tonka state park, had our first experience with the awesomeness of dollar general soda, threw the frisbee, and started a killer fire to eat hot dogs and smores! Next time I plan to bring something so I don't have to sleep on the hard ground lol. Sitting out by the fire and listening to music together is one of my favorite memories, and I love that you love to get uncomfortable and do things like camping.
Nick's Pub
I love the photos that we got together this night, where Will and I came out with your friends for the evening! Playing pool was especially fun, even though I was soooooo good that you had to block the pockets. Will also taught everyone quarters, which was a fun time.
1 of 2Pinot's Palette Date
This was a surprise date that you planned.
Ellie's 24th Bday!
Hanna hosted your birthday party, and you made Hugo Spritzes and an ultra yummy butter chicken dinner. I also ate all of the spinach artichoke dip and no one will ever forget that :( We had key lime cheesecake too, which was scrummy-umptious. I am glad that I was able to spend your birthday with you on the anniversary of you deciding to take a chance and message a random man on Hinge.
Beer Mile
This was possibly the most impressive athletic accomplishment that we have ever completed together. We did a beer mile relay, where we were each responsible for 2 beers, and finished in an impressive ~8:30. We also got to have Gramophone after!!!
REHAB
This was when we celebrated Anna's birthday at Rehab! The most memorable part of the night was before we left your apartment, where we met Anna's sisters and learned all sorts of new phrases that aged us significantly.
Steak Cooking Date
We FINALLY got a chance to cook our own homemade steaks, which I think turned out fire. The steak came out rare / medium-rare and was very juicy, and the mashed potatoes were scrumptious. I love having date nights where we get to cook together :)
Wings, Beer, and Art Hill
This was a spur of the moment decision to go on a late evening art hill picnic. The original plan was to pick up charcuterie board materials from the grocery store for dinner, but immediately upon walking into schnucks we saw the $6 chicken wings and the decision was made. I still can't believe that our picnic date consisted of beer, wings, and paper towels, but I think that it perfectly encapsulates our spontaneity and desire to have as much fun as possible.
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