In June of 2018, Erin moved from Arlintgon Va to Philadelphia looking for change and a new location to explore. Within the first few weeks, she was invited to an upcoming Fourth of July beach day with close friend Elsie Ebeling and some others. Little did she know, that Elsie’s husband Brandon would be inviting his life long friend Ian. While Erin was planning her beach day, Ian was planning his annual 3rd of July golf day. After spending the day before the beach trip on the golf course and enjoying some adult beverages, Ian was in not in the best shape to drive 2.5 hours to the beach. But, feeling like doing something different, he made a decision he will never regret. After arriving and settling in (he was the last one there), Ian spotted Erin and instantly was hooked. Laying on the beach, drinking and relaxing, Ian knew he had to get just a few minutes alone with her to talk. He asked her to go for a swim and they spent the next hour in the water just talking with each other, knowing that they might be on to something special. After the firework show in Philly, Ian knew he had to see her again! Without hesitation, he said yes to a Jimmy Buffett concert the next evening, and the following Saturday they had their first date in Philadelphia. The rest is history...