Thankfully for the both of us, on November 22, 2014, Marisa's friend Megan knocked on all of her neighbors' doors to invite them to her Chrismahanukwanzaka party. Kevin (fortunately one of Megan's new neighbors) showed up to the party and quickly joined the fun downtown Cleveland friend group. We've spent the last five years traveling, celebrating football wins (and losses) and building our own life together in Cleveland. 

From our first official date, Ashley and Eric's wedding, until now, we have visited many places, including Raleigh, Pittsburgh, Charleston, New York City, Phoenix, New Orleans, Nemacolin, St. Louis, Sedona, Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, Louisville, Toronto, Put-in-Bay, Cabo San Lucas, Clemson, Hilton Head, Miami, Key West, and many more. Throughout that time, we have enjoyed attending over 18 weddings together and have participated in many "drinking for charity" events around Cleveland. On our yearly trips to Cabo, Kevin earned his endearing nickname "Don Julio" (an upgrade from his first nicknames Marisa gave him) and Marisa has earned a partner who can "round 'em up" for all of life's celebrations.  

From living across the street from one another to moving in together last year, every day has been better than the last. On November 2, 2019, while walking on the beach just after sunset in Miami, Kevin asked and Marisa nodded yes!

We cannot wait to celebrate our next step together with all of you!!