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July 11, 2020: Our first photo together! This was our first official date where Mark showed Jen around Chicago. And of course, we had to stop by the Bean!

July 23, 2020: Mark takes a detour on his drive to New York to surprise Jen in Michigan

A kiss in quarantine. As a result of the global pandemic, Mark and Jen spent more time talking over FaceTime than in person.

November 2020: Jen shows Mark around her favorite city, New Orleans!

December 2020: Mark meets the Lara family for the first time! He made sure to win over the hearts of Chico and Moxie… not an easy task!

December 2020: Jen and Mark enjoy a snowy Central Park with Cleo as they visit the Saba Family in New York!

February 14, 2021: A Valentine's Day to remember. 2-month old Louis comes home to his new family.

July 20, 2021: Mark & Jen celebrate their first anniversary!

December 11, 2021: Jen and Mark take on the 12 Bars of Christmas bar crawl in Chicago! ᵗʰᵉʸ ᵍᵒᵗ ᵗʰʳᵒᵘᵍʰ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉⁿ ʷᵉⁿᵗ ⁱᶜᵉ⁻ˢᵏᵃᵗⁱⁿᵍ

Mark and Jen love sushi. That is all.

Two puzzlers at heart, Mark & Jen quickly discovered an obsession with escape rooms!

June 2022: Mark & Jen move-in to their first place together in Clinton Township, Michigan!

Embracing Michigan living, Mark and Jen root on the Detroit Lions and their incredible 2023 season!

December 2022: A major step in the relationship! Jen joins Mark to meet the extended family on a Christmas trip in Greece!

Mark somehow got Jen to go snowboarding and she took the bunny hill by storm!

February 14, 2022: A Valentine's Day tradition! Mark cooks Jen a delectable dinner and dessert. One of Jen's most look-forwarded to traditions!

May 2023: Mark & Jen enjoy a friend's wedding in Florida! Not long after this, Mark began searching for a ring!

July 2023: Jen & Mark enjoy a relaxing tropical vacation in Turks & Caicos!

August 5, 2023: After a week of the families meeting, Mark takes Jen to "brunch" ...needless to say, there was no brunch. Waiting for them at home was a celebration with their families.

September 2023: Mark & Jen return to the town where they first met. A couple of Penn State Nittany Lions finally enjoy a White Out game together!

March 15, 2024: Jen matches into a pediatrics residency program! Mark & Jen learn where the next step of their journey will take them.... the city of brotherly love!

April 25, 2024: Jen.... correction, Dr. Lara graduates medical school!

May 2024: Mark & Jen enjoy a romantic canal cruise in Amsterdam, a city they fell in love with.

June 2024: Mark & Jen hike up Mt. Prest in Norway! How does he talk her into doing this stuff? She must really love him.

June 2024: In a blink of an eye, Mark & Jen's time in Michigan has come to an end. Next stop, Philadelphia!