JOEY'S THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

I asked...and he said yes!!!!! (at Cincinnati) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLbTgHB7a_/?igshid=mv42wguvrcuf

When @tayladwya said that he was taking commissions for his digital art, I knew I wanted to get one of my favorite photos of @chris.ban1989 and myself done. I finally got around to starting the gallery wall in our apartment and realized I never posted about the finished art piece. Thanks Taylor for your amazing work! It looks great! . Reach out to @tjd.creative if you are interested in getting a picture made; you won’t be disappointed! . . . . . . . #digitalillustration #digitalart #digitalartwork #couple #boyfriends #boyfriend #gallerywall #artwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXil73ByZQ/?igshid=19etnobe58fsa

Happy #NationalDogDay to these two doofuses. You both may smell sometimes but we still love you! . . . . . . #dogsofinstaworld #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstagram #dogs #puppies #puppy #puppylove #dogdad #dogdadsofinstagram #terriermix #goldendoodle (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXEpywBVtJ/?igshid=1lmfiux7lpucd

My guys...they may be smelly, but I still love ‘em. . . . . . . . #dogsofinstgram #dogsofinstaworld #terriermix #chihuahua #goldendoodle #goldendoodlesofinstagram #boyfriend #love #cute #goodvibes (at Oregonia, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmzwbxBUN-/?igshid=26mnfd2ea9yi

Breakfast for Dinner!!! . . . . . . . . #breakfastfordinner #breakfastfood #pancakes #scrambledeggs #hashbrowns #maplesausage #sausage #breakfast #dinner #cookindinner #imachef (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4emdfB0RZ/?igshid=nnlydb8o427x

These two boys really enjoy being right across the street from the dog park! . . . . . . . . #dogs #dogsofinstagram #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #terriermix #goldendoodle #goldendoodlesofinstagram #dogdad #dogdads #dogdadsofinstagram #dogdays #Ohio (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwc6FgBX8O/?igshid=dunk3gvihkfy

@chris.ban1989 and I are super excited to introduce the newest member of our family, Cooper!! He is the cutest and Gage likes him too...even if he won’t look at him. . . . . . . . #dog #newdog #puppy #newpuppy #goldendoodle #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_TGjQhhCn3/?igshid=vzcexry1jgf5

Casual...but make it fancy! . . . . . . . . . #casual #fancy #silkrobe #silkkimono #kimono #casualnightin #relaxing (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-vWmI4BIWT/?igshid=1aw0d9s6edmyy

Today we are celebrating another trip around the sun for @chris.ban1989 and I can’t let it pass without telling everyone! . I am so thankful to have you in my life. When we left our first date, I knew things were going to be different with you. I felt a connection that I had never felt before, and could not wait to see you again. While it hasn’t always been easy, it has always felt right. The joy and love you have brought to my life makes me happier than I can even explain. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us. I love you to the moon and back a million times over! . . . . . . . . . #birthday #boyfriend #celebrate #celebration #birthdayboy #happy #couple #boyfriends #love #loveislove (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fsS2VhTKf/?igshid=24cn5mb3kv87

All moved in...now to unpack and make this our first home! Downtown was fun; now let’s see how the suburbs are. Cheers to this new adventure with you, my love, and many more to come! . . . . . . . . . #newapartment #movingin #movingintogether #apartmentliving #newhome #homeiswhereyourheartis #homeiswhereyouare #boyfriend #boyfriends (at Mason, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B82i4GdBJO2/?igshid=1759ruy9m03x5

Happy Valentine’s Day, my love! I am so thankful you have come into my life and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us. . . . . . . . #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDay2020 #HappyValentinesDay #babyyoda #yodaoneforme #love #happy https://www.instagram.com/p/B8i-ymHhwz9/?igshid=58jd9rm84m9v

Finally starting #InfinitySon by @adamsilvera and I am so excited for this adventure! If you haven’t read anything by him, I highly recommend any of his books. They are all absolutely amazing! . . . . . . . #booknerd #book #books #YA #lgbtqbooks #bibliophile #bibliophilelife (at Cincinnati) https://www.instagram.com/p/B77OxwUhdTi/?igshid=1di5awpv7h6l

A little over six months ago, I started talking to this guy online. I was immediately drawn into his corky smile and his beautiful blue eyes. After a couple weeks of talking and snapping, we finally agreed to meet up for a date. Now I’m not one to get nervous on those, but I definitely had butterflies. We met for dinner and the minute we sat down and started talking, I knew this was going to be different. Three and half hours later, we decided that we needed to get going or else we would be there all night. It was the best first date I had ever been on and I couldn’t wait to see him again. Fast forward to now and I am incredibly lucky to be calling that guy my boyfriend. These have been the best months of my life and I am so excited to see what the future holds for us. Thank you for showing me what real love truly is and letting me experience it. . . . . . . . . . . #boyfriend #boyfriends #date #datenight #dating #anniversary #anniversarydinner #6monthanniversary #goofball #goodvibes (at Delwood Cincy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Mr4lPBGq2/?igshid=bpv1y4z7j6rb

Thankfully, I have found someone who also likes to make weird faces in pictures! Happy New Year everyone! . . . . . . #NewYearsEve #NewYear #wedding #boyfriend #boyfriends #celebration #goodvibes (at Centre Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ybi8-BNTc/?igshid=gtsxbnfrlptk

@bengals game with my mama!!! . . . . . . #Cincinnati #Bengals #CincinnatiBengals #SeizetheDey #WhoDey #football #NFL #FootballSunday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qu4IOhdzd/?igshid=1dcwkxc7wbs9e

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals...and a Happy New Year! . . . . . . . #Christmas #ChristmasTree #Christmaslights #redandgreen #angel #boyfriend #boyfriends #firstChristmas #firstChristmastogether #Christmas2019 #sweataweatha (at Lebanon, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hKLfuBMyC/?igshid=15vdx078er0e3

Sometimes, people are like Christmas lights...a few are dim...some don’t work for you...while others make your day shine bright! . . . . . . . #Christmas #ChristmasTree #Christmaslights #FestivalofLights #Cincinnati #Zoo #CincinnatiZoo #CincinnatiZooLights #friends #boyfriend #boyfriends (at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BDZMBBiL1/?igshid=l456wsbcta8h