Mackenzie and Josh started conversing back and forth May 23rd, 2018. She began the conversation with a pick up line and Josh was hooked. They went on their first date on Josh's 26th birthday two days later. Mackenzie recalled the "dad look" Josh had when she met up with her friends later that night after their date. The second date, which was the next day, went much better than the first. They went on a walk with his dog Shadow along the beach and talked for hours. The following day they went on a hike together where Mackenzie was told that Josh had an adorable three year old son. Their love has grown since. Josh asked Mackenzie to be his lifelong adventure buddy in late December at the Crush and Brew in Temecula, California. The couple has faced many hardships, including postponing their wedding, but plan to be married October 4,2020.