Sophia and Jonathan met while attending grad school at UT for urban planning. They were in a small group tour together on the first day and chatted the whole three hours.
July 15, 2022
After a year of getting to know each other, studying, and cooking together, Sophia and Jonathan started dating.
November 24, 2022
Jonathan goes to Miami for thanksgiving and meets Sophia's family for the first time.
December 29, 2022
Jonathan and Sophia use their long winter break to travel to and explore Japan. It's the first of many trips they take together.
May 20, 2023
Sophia and Jonathan graduate with their master's degrees on a hot and muggy day in Austin. Sophia meets Jonathan's family for the first time and the couple's parents meet for the first time.
July 04, 2023
During summer break, Sophia and Jonathan traveled to Bolivia for 3 weeks. Sophia's brother Phillip and now wife were on the trip and got engaged on the salt flats.
August 18, 2023
Sophia visits Seattle for the first time, and enjoys the beautiful San Juan Islands.
July 21, 2024
Sophia and Jonathan move in together into a rental in Austin. They have greatly enjoyed building a home together.
August 15, 2025
Sophia and Jonathan get engaged at Mount Bonnell at Sunset!
March 14, 2026
To celebrate their engagement, Sophia and Jonathan hosted a party with their Austin friends. Dinner and dancing ruled the evening!