We met online randomly on a dating site. It was one of those things in which two people decide to give online dating a try. One had many crappy dates and about to give up, while the other had just started. One day Steve saw that Alyssa had looked at his profile, so he decided to email her. There have been many jokes about their first few emails together, one in which someone mentions trying to be a astronaut soccer ninja. What happened next was the important thing, the couple decided to meet in person On June 22, 2014 the couple met on a hike. The hike went very well and the two decided to continue the date at Steve's place with pizza and beer, the usual thing you do after a hike. That date was the first of many. They grew to care for each other over the next five years when Steve decided to take the next step in their relationship.

On Christmas morning Alyssa woke up to Steve coming into the room. He came in with a purpose but Alyssa was enjoying the comfort of sleeping in. Laying down next to her he opened a box and showed her the ring. Alyssa wont lie, she was uncertain if this was a proposal or if he was just showing her that the ring was made. When it was made clear that this was indeed a proposal they both decided a celebration was in order, so they went to IHop. If you ask Steve about that breakfast he will tell you all about the burger he had (it was a very good burger). Where as Alyssa was busy getting used to the feeling of wearing jewelry.