
Madison 2012 - taken with a disposable camera. Lauren had just gotten back from Panama and Thomas had been painting houses all summer.

Plymouth 2012 - Lauren had just gotten back from a semester abroad in Ecuador. First time meeting Thomas' parents!

Madison 2013 - going up in the plane with Scott and Natalie (Lauren's parents). Scott flew.

Minnesota State Fair 2015 - Lauren's first Great Minnesota Get Together!

Brainerd, MN 2015 - Thomas was on a work trip for Epic and Lauren met him up there for a long weekend at Cragun's.

Minneapolis 2016 - "Get in Gear" half marathon. Lauren's 80 billionth half marathon and Thomas' first! With Michelle, Lauren's good friend and (then) roommate.

Machu Picchu, Peru 2016 - Both jobless, Thomas had just moved from Madison back to Minneapolis. Our first international vacation together!

Pisgah National Forest, NC 2017 - Before heading to Lauren's family reunion in Asheville.
Side note: there was an ongoing manhunt for a known murderer in the forest while we were there.

Chanhassen, MN 2018 - Newsies!

Plymouth 2019 - Christmas at Thomas' parents with Mr. Gravy.

Minneapolis 2020 - Our inaugural backyard BBQ at our new house! With Jack, Natalie, and Scott- photo credit to Lori.

Buckhorn State Park 2021 - Camping with the Churchills, it was cousin George's first time camping.

Chicago 2021 - Fourth of July with David and Joey on the architectural boat tour on the Chicago River.