Photos

One of our first selfies and the day Gretchen met all of Zach's friends! Gretchen was SWEATING.

The day Zach met Gretchen's mom, and the day we said I love you for the first time! Who do you think said it first?!

Gretchen's first birthday we spent together. Such good food!!

Our first summer together, spent apart as Gretchen went home to Palatine. Zach drove up and surprised Gretchen at least 3 times that Summer and went to SO many softball games!

Our first "vacation" together. Spent a week in Minnesota! Gretchen's first time there, Zach's billionth time.

Gretchen's first Twins game, Zach was thrilled!

Our last Iowa football season as it was Zach’s Senior year and Gretchen's knee decided to act up for her senior year season.

Stormed the field after Iowa beat Penn State!

Our first Christmas we spend together, spent the best time with family.

Zach’s first Blackhawks game! Unfortunately they lost, but we had a blast!

Zach’s graduation!!! Where he was very sick and had pepto bismol in his pocket!

Our first trip together (with my parents) to Colorado. Fell in love with the state and Colorado Springs!

A very random White Sox Game that Zach found for dirt cheap! Super hot day, but a fun one with friends.

Gretchen took this picture moments before Zach got down on one knee!!

Gretchen surprised Zach with her parents, his mom, and Grandpa at one of his football games when he was coaching at Mt. Pleasant!

Illinois vs Iowa football game where we got surprised with an engagement cake and a surprise loss to the Illinois football team!

Took our first round of engagement pictures!

Turkey Trot! This was a couple weeks after Gretchen's knee surgery, so she sat on the sidelines while Zach got 3rd place in his age group!

Gretchen and her parents went to Mt. Pleasant to watch Zach coach his 8th grade boys basketball team!

Gretchen's graduation!

Gloria (Our flower girl's) baptism. A lovely day that we are so happy to be a part of!

Before the move to CO, Gretchen went back and spent some time with her maid of honor, Caitlin.

And some time with her parents!

Zach came and joined in on the fun, and our last weekend in Palatine was spent at Main Event!

One of our last date nights.. Zach surprised Gretchen after a long day of nannying!

After moving to CO, Gretchen and her mom went wedding dress shopping… and found THE ONE.

Then another trip to Rocky Mountain National Park!

Beautiful views!

Second round of engagement pictures!!!