James and Liz met on Bumble in January 2024, after James had moved to the area on a work contract. After a quick exchange containing jokes about the weather and laments about having nothing to do- Liz asked James to dinner. They met up at Amaros Table, in Vancouver, WA, and enjoyed a leisurely meal discussing everything and anything. At its conclusion, James wished Liz a good night and swiftly departed. Liz reached out the next day and expressed her enjoyment and hopes to see him again. James responded immediately, and a second date was established. From that point on, Liz and James enjoyed date after date, seeking out their favorite activities such as drinking single-source craft hot chocolate to going on a cruise together to the Bahamas (only three months into dating!). The couple quickly discovered their shared love for dessert, concerts, and travel. Liz and James have some of their favorite memories tied to long car rides to Idaho or California, seeing Tyler Childers in Bend, and international trips to Iceland or Peru. James quickly accepted Liz's dog Skye as his own, and never shyed away from the high demands of owning a husky. The two of them have enjoyed countless hikes, endless games of tug, and relentless fetch. In July of 2025, another Husky was added to the family- and his name is Lumiere (Lumie for short). Recently, James has continued to take travel contracts throughout the country. The best part is, due to Liz's remote work as a therapist, she gets to go with him. The couple has become proficient in packing their lives in their cars and moving every 6 months to different states, often across the country from one another. Liz and James look forward to settling on the East Coast for a while after their wedding, and resuming adventure in whatever form it takes.