This love story began with boy meets girl, boy makes what he calls a lasting impression, and the rest fell into place.
April 29, 2020
It all started with adopting this little girl, our puppy Willow and who can resist that face?
August 31, 2020
We officially started dating after a couple of months of Covid lockdowns, talking, surviving competitive monopoly rounds, planning a surprise party here and there and getting to know each other.
June 12, 2021
Our official first date. Due to Covid lockdowns, 9 months passed before we were able to go out on a date. What a great excuse to test out a Brazilian steak house, this became the day that Anita was swayed over to medium rare steak!
August 29, 2021
A few social events later we attended our first wedding together as a couple, a great excuse to get dressed up and celebrate love. Turns out we scrub up quite well.
August 30, 2021
A year in, and always on the hunt for a good bubblegum ice-cream!
September 04, 2021
Competive date nights is who we truly are..! and not a deal breaker.
March 27, 2022
First adventure after Anita's broken ankle the previous year - our first weekend in London to celebrate being able to get around with no crutches. Our favourite place that weekend was Laki Kane, in Islington. RUM RUM RUM!
April 18, 2022
Our first holiday together, we went to Madeira to meet Anita's family and get the de Nobrega's seal of approval. We took it easy and even though we only explored half the island, it was enough for Dayne to fall in love with the place!
June 18, 2022
Our first Escape room together, one of many funtivities to feed our competitive sides. We of course escaped with the help of this wonderful bunch. GO TEAM!
October 29, 2022
2 years in and couples Halloween costume game is strong. One of many more couples costumes to come! #nofilter
December 25, 2022
Only took two and half years to train Willow on how to pose for the perfect selfie.
January 08, 2023
Portuguese loading... Força Maritimo!
May 27, 2023
First holiday in the UK. Also the first sunburn-free holiday.
June 23, 2023
The ultimate test of who do you love most - Anita or your vape? Vape went down the mountain so Anita wouldn't. Guess we now know.
September 20, 2023
Holiday like no other in Bermuda. With help from friends and family I popped the question. Sunrise trip to the beach and surprised Anita with a ring.
January 19, 2024
Purchased our fixer-upper.
"Do DIY, they said".
"It will be fun, they said"...