After a brief back-and-forth on Hinge, Brent and Hailey met for drinks and snacks at Produce Row in SE Portland in July 2021. It was a 93 degree day and Hailey (being a hot-weather person) felt encouraged that Brent still wanted to sit outside on the patio. Although neither of them are sure they believe in love at first sight, they think this might've been it. They talked for hours and decided to meet up again soon to go swimming in the Washougal river. They've been hanging out ever since. September 2021, Brent invited Hailey on a trip to Suttle Lodge outside of Sisters, OR. It was on this trip that they first said "I love you" while brushing their teeth outside the public restrooms. Suttle Lodge is a very special place to them both. In December 2022, Brent proposed while on a weekend trip to Gearhart, OR. He surprised Hailey afterwards with a party of all her closest friends. It has now been two and a half years of river days, home improvement projects, gardening, ski weekends, and camping trips. They are excited for a lifetime more.