Derek and Isabella meet at Colorado School of Mines. Here's one of their first photos together at a group camping trip in Dillon, CO!

Isabella's first trip to Minnesota. Derek insisted on introducing her to his family within a few weeks of dating.

Derek and Isabella adopt Lana from a local animal shelter.

Derek moves to San Diego, CA for a job while Isabella stays in CO to finish school.

Isabella gets to bring Derek back home to the Philippines for the first time!

The couple is finally reunited as 2 years of long-distance comes to an end!

The couple takes a flight to Europe and explores Belgium and the Netherlands together. They even got to check out the POKEMON exhibit in Amsterdam!

The second they arrive back home from their trip to Europe, Derek surprises Isabella with a romantic and heartfelt proposal. A stunned Isabella accepts without hesitation.

5 and a half years after they met, Derek and Isabella look forward to tying the knot in front of their friends and family.