She had been stood up three days in a row. She was hungry and left to fend for and feed herself.... He had just been on a date gone wrong and was ready to give up on his search for love.... Neither knew that their interaction at the local grocery store would become so much more...

She entertained his wooing.... He was consistent in his character and pursuit... A summer of conversations poolside grew a friendship and foundation of shared goals and dreams... They committed to being in a relationship!

The traveling adventures began... JFK > HVN > PVD > BOS > PSM > BTV > SFO > PDX > MZT > PHX > GRR

After getting Jill's blessing in Michigan... And brother Tyler's approval... Ashley and Michael Patrick surprised Leah by bringing Ashley to California to join on the hike to Alamere Falls, CA...