Robert was kicking off his senior year, and Kirbee her junior year, at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. While they had not yet met, a friend encouraged Robert to ask Kirbee and her roommate to his upcoming fraternity formal. He asked, they said yes. Robert and Kirbee had an instant connection and spent the entire night talking, laughing, and dancing. At the end of the night Robert asked Kirbee for her phone number and they continued to see each other throughout the rest of that year. As graduation neared, Robert learned he was accepted into Teach for America in Memphis, Tennessee for a 2 year program. The two were excited for his next adventure but bummed that it was taking Robert so far away. After he left, the two continued to stay close in touch and made visits to see each other in LA/Memphis over the next few years. In 2015, the two were finally able to bring themselves back together - both living and working in San Francisco, CA. They've spent the past 5 years making up for the time apart and look forward to growing their lives & family.