John and Ande first met in Boise, Idaho where John was playing baseball and Ande was in a nursing program. Both of them from different parts of the country - Arkansas and California. They both knew there was something special after their first date, and from then on they were inseparable. They bonded over hiking in the mountains, camping, and fishing (Ande doesn't hold the fish she catches). They spent many of nights at the local watering hole, McCleary's Pub, enjoying the company of each other and their Boise friends. John and Ande now reside in Denver, Colorado where John snowboards and Ande prays for the sun to come out. They have been together for 4 years and look forward to tying the knot in May 2026. Hawaii pictures courtesy of Ande's sister, Megan.