Ian and Madi first met at the University of South Dakota while competing together in a greek competition known as Strollers. Sadly it was not love at first sight! It wasn't until a year later that the couple came to their senses and decided to date. Two months into their new relationship Madi graduated and moved back home to Colorado while Ian stayed and finished his senior year. The next year, apart, was trialing for the couple but in the end Ian convinced Madi to move to Des Moines. It's not Heaven... It's IOWA! Together they built a life and even started to look at buying houses. In fear of having thunder stolen, Ian finally asked Madi to marry him atop Saint Elmo Peak in Black Hills, South Dakota. Oh.. They did buy a house and also got a dog! His name is Blu!