Nick and Lexi’s friendship began in kindergarten, but it was traveling soccer in Bismarck where their childhood crushes truly took shape. One summer day at a soccer tournament, their teams took a break, and fate (or maybe just in-between game rules) led them both to the playground. Between climbing on the jungle gym and racing across the blacktop, a spark ignited—one that would flicker on and off for years to come. Lexi even documented her admiration in a middle school journal, boldly declaring just how HOT Nick Goulet was. 😉 Though they talked on and off throughout middle and high school, the timing was never quite right. College took them in different directions—Nick to ASU, Lexi to UND—each carving their own path. But some things are meant to be, and in 2019, fate stepped in. A chance meeting at a bar in Bismarck reignited the spark, and soon they were catching up like no time had passed. Lexi was living in Fargo, Nick in Bismarck, but distance was no match for destiny. That fall, Nick made the trip to Fargo for their first official date—and from that moment on, the rest was history. Now, they share a home in Fargo with their beloved dog, Campbell, who fell in love with Nick the very first day they met before Lexi and Nick's first date. In fact, he was so excited, he sprinted straight out the door to greet him with hops, kisses, and squeals! Campbell also played a special role in the next chapter of their story. The night they moved into their first home, as they stood surrounded by moving boxes and the excitement of their new beginning, Nick got down on one knee. With Campbell proudly holding a sign that read "Mom, Woof you marry Dad?" Lexi couldn’t have imagined a more perfect moment. Because in life and in love, timing is everything. ❤️