who the heck is

this anyways?

Those who know us know our relationship has truly stood the test of time. Through distance, heartbreak, change and opportunities alike, we’ve stuck together and been reshaped by every experience side-by-side. We fuel and push each other every day, always learning and creating and pushing the boundaries of who we can be.

We’ve been together for nearly ten years, and are excited to celebrate all of the wonderful people who have loved and supported us through it all.

once upon a time, these little guys were even littler guys.

Riley grew up in Burlington with his mum Julie, his cat Rolo, and his Nannie and Poppa (Pat and Dave). If you can believe it, he once had a blonde mullet!

Sarah grew up in Thunder Bay with her parents Dennis and Tracy, her sister Mary, and her dog Scout. She hasn’t changed much: except she picks her nose less and has a few more tattoos.

then, they got taller

(but not much smarter)

With the help of two other dorky kids whose parents became friends back in the eighties, Sarah and Riley met through Facebook at the ripe old age of fifteen and fourteen.

Big shoutout to:

Genna Saunders, who brought us together all those years ago!

Our wonderful parents Julie Urquhart, Tracy Shields, and Dennis McPherson, who trusted us enough to support us in the weird early years online

they became roommates

In 2020, Riley bought a house. Julie’s first drive to Thunder Bay was September of 2020, to see Riley get the keys and help us clean it up and settle in. After a week, the pair headed back to Burlington; Sarah stayed at the house. Raised in a loud, active household, she only lasted two weeks before deciding she needed a friend: enter Winona.

In February of 2021, Riley officially moved to Thunder Bay, got a job at Shout Media, and got to work fixing up the house. Three years, one dog, and too many drives to/from the GTA later, we have learned and grown together in a multitude of ways.

Pictured:

Kubrick, Riley, Genna, Sarah, and Winona, who we all roommates for the summer of 2023.

now, some may call them ‘adults’.

we wouldn’t, but some may.

We’ve had a hard last few years, and we’re long overdue for a celebration of love and kindness. We’ve found the best way to carry on through the heaviest currents of life are to remember to always play.