John Dosher, III (Waco, TX, Baylor Bear) and Erin Rea (Noodle, TX, Texas Tech Red Raider) met at a Texas Workforce Commission conference on July 12, 2018, the day before Erin’s birthday. John sat down next to Erin, the last seat at the table. He commented that he "drew the short straw," because his seat faced away from the stage. Erin responded that he had "the best seat in the house," beside her! They had an instant connection and celebrated Erin's birthday that evening with drinks! In 2020-21 they fell in love over thousands of miles of adventures in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, Disney World, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama...and hours of video games! John introduced Erin to skiing, and Erin introduced John to Hawaiian BBQ and Thai food! They both love the mountains and skiing and look forward to going every year for the rest of their lives! On August 23, 2021, after an evening of swimming, collecting seashells, and dodging jellyfish on the St. Andrews State Park beach in Panama City, Florida, John proposed to Erin with a seashell ring at sunset. Erin was completely surprised, and delighted! She said yes! We’re so excited to have you join us in celebration as we say “I do” on the anniversary of the day we met, July 12, 2022!