🎯 Summer 2022 – The H2F Plot Twist: Tom and Jordan met working in the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness program - he was the OT, she was the Dietitian. He prescribed stretches, she prescribed snacks. Between ruck talk, MRE jokes, and side-eyes during meetings, they accidentally fell for each other. Turns out, love really is tactical. Now they're each other’s forever mission—no PT test required.

🎟️ Boots, Babble & Beginnings: She had an extra concert ticket. He said yes. What she didn’t know? He was so nervous. He talked for six hours straight on the way to Tempe. She thought, “Does this guy ever stop talking?” but spoiler alert: she secretly loved it. They sang country songs, laughed nonstop, and by the end of the weekend, something clicked. He asked if they could be official - and she didn't hesitate.

🚗 Fall 2022 – Car Talks & Quiet Glances: They kept it low-key… kind of. Between side-eyes in staff meetings, snack debates, and gym dates disguised as “movement prep,” things got serious.

🎄 Winter 2022 – Sleigh Bells & Soft Launches: They spent their first holidays together, complete with family introductions, festive chaos, and cozy nights that made it clear—they were falling in love.

🚙 2023 – From Long Drives to Life Plans: They traveled, moved, tackled challenges, and supported each other through big life changes. They took an awesome trip to Texas for their birthdays where Tom introduced Jordan to his brother, and she introduced him to her best friend Marci. It was the ultimate meet-and-greet.

✈️ August 2024 – Long Distance & the Amalfi Tease: They survived 6 months of long distance while Tom transitioned out of the Army, moved to North Carolina, and then celebrated with a dreamy two-week escape to the Amalfi Coast and Rome. There was pasta, boat rides, and a few suspicious moments where Jordan thought a proposal might be coming… but alas, he kept her on her toes!

💍 March 15, 2025 – Fog, Photos, and Forever: Tom always said he’d only propose on a warm, sunny beach. They took a family trip to Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington one stormy weekend. He convinced Jordan to wake up for a 6 AM “family photo shoot at sunrise" on the beach. Through the fog and the mist, a photographer asked to snap pics of their dog for a magazine....she had no idea what was coming. One turn, one knee, and one very surprised (and slightly damp) YES! Perfect in every way.