Meeting through a mutual friend, the connection was instant. Believe it or not, Cody was on his boat when he called Amanda for the first time. Amanda drove to Painesville to visit Cody and see a football game and the connection was there from the beginning. Their first date was at a Chinese buffet, which just happened to be both of their favorite foods. Years spent in Kent and Painesville lead to a lasting and serious relationship. Fast forward 8 years, a circle house and a dog named Ranger later, the two would become engaged and happily in love.