We both were on a dating site called Plenty of Fish. Alex messaged me (Stephanie) in the evening for the first time. Our introduction and conversation went so well we both ended up exchanging numbers the first night. I don't think that there was a day that went by we didn't message one another. One week later we met up for the first time in person at the Slide Bar in Fullerton. Again, it was so natural and comfortable like we've known each other for so long already! He made me smile and gave me butterflies. As our first date came to an end he walked me to my car, I drove him to his truck and it was then he turned to me and said "I'm going to kiss you".

Alex contacted my oldest brother in Texas and ask permission/approval to marry me. Also, Alex took a picture of the engagement ring, sent it to my mom and asked "do I have your blessing?" My mom said "you've had my blessing it's about time!!" lol Most importantly Alex asked the kids if it was ok if he asked me to marry him. The day of Alex, myself and the kids took a drive to Big Bear for the weekend with close friends. That evening we all went to a concert where Pancho Sanchez was performing at The Cave. At the end of a song I hear over the speakers "it was someone's birthday recently is there a Stephanie in the house?" He then asked Alex and I to the stage and if it was ok if they sing happy birthday to me. Of course I said it was ok and then Pancho said "but wait there's something that Alex needs to ask you first!" I was so surprised! Alex then proceeded with the proposal... I said "YES!YES! YES!