July 8, 2021: They continue to talk and finally go on their first date at Maynard’s, where they have brunch for over 3 hours! Ryan brought her flowers!

July 12, 2021: Kate and Ryan go on their second date, a hike up Green Mountain to watch the sunset. They also have their first kiss.

August 5, 2021: After a small separation while Kate headed to New York, Kate came to Ryan’s house to have dinner with his family including his cousins, aunt, and grandparents.

August 7, 2021: Kate comes over for dinner again and Kate and Ryan take their first nice photo together.

August 11, 2021: Ryan leaves for school in Oklahoma. Kate is soon headed to Spokane for her semester to start as well.

August 17, 2021: Ryan and Kate have their first virtual date night and watch When Harry Met Sally.

August 23, 2021: Ryan has his first day on campus at TU. Kate’s first day is coming up too.

August 29, 2021: Kate sends Ryan pictures of engagement rings for the first and not last time.

September 13, 2021: Ryan buys plane tickets to come visit Kate in Spokane.

September 25, 2021: Kate and Ryan enjoy a date out separately. Kate heads to the lake while Ryan spends his afternoon at a TU football game.

October 11, 2021: Chuck and Lola meet.

October 16, 2021: Kate and Ryan have a virtual movie night and watch Little Shop of Horrors.

October 22-24, 2021: Ryan comes to visit for the weekend Kate in Spokane.

November 6, 2021: Ryan and Kate have a virtual game night and play The Game of Life.

Novemebr 21, 2021: Ryan gets a special delivery for his birthday from Kate!

November 23, 2021: Ryan and Kate watch a Gonzaga basketball game at Kate’s house. They also get face tats.

November 25, 2021: Kate and Ryan look back at their first conversations after they told each other “I love you” for the first time earlier that night.

November 26, 2021: Ryan and Kate make Christmas wreaths with Kate’s mom, aunt, and cousin.

December 20, 2021: Ryan and Kate are home for Christmas and head out to see the Christmas lights.

December 26, 2021: Ryan and Kate head to a Seahawks game the day after their first Christmas.

December 27, 2021: Kate and Ryan spend a snowy day sledding and having a winter photoshoot.

December 31, 2021: Kate and Ryan bring in the new year with a special night out.

February 10-13, 2022: Ryan comes to visit Kate for Valentine’s Day and her 21st birthday!

February 12, 2022: Ryan and Kate sneak into a Gonzaga basketball game.

March 6, 2022: Ryan and Kate meet to spend the weekend in Las Vegas and stay at the Flamingo hotel.

April 23, 2022: Another virtual movie night. Tonight, a screening of 1973’s The Way We Were.

May 9, 2021: After a long separation, Ryan and Kate are finally back and together again for the summer.

May 25, 2022: Kate meets Cosmo for the first time and is overwhelmed.

June 4, 2022: Kate and Ryan head to Emerald Downs to watch horse races with Erik and Emma.

June 26, 2022: Ryan and Kate attend Ryan and Marina’s wedding.

July 8, 2022: Ryan and Kate celebrate one year since their first date!