Brett and Erika met back in 2012 and their love story began a few years later. Brett was hired on with the Seattle Fire Department in 2012 and worked closely with Erika’s dad during Brett’s probationary year. During that time Erika was in her first year of college at Eastern Washington University and would see Brett from time to time when she came home. Seven years later in 2019, Brett bought the house across the street from Erika’s parents where she was living at the time. As neighbors they quickly became friends, and as time went on, they grew closer. Erika had the fabulous idea of turning their friendship into something more, and taking their relationship to the next level. However, Brett had hesitations because of his close relationship with Erika’s family, so they decided to remain friends. During the summer of 2020, Brett finally came to his senses and realized he loved Erika as more than a friend. By the end of that summer they decided to call it official! Their first year dating was filled with countless trips and amazing memories for the new couple. They did everything together and their love grew stronger and stronger! In 2021 Brett joined the Seattle Medic 1 Program and Erika stood by his side as he went through a yearlong rigorous program to be a medic. It was a long year, but so worth it because during that time they found out they were pregnant, and they were expecting a baby girl in December 2022! Thanksgiving 2022 Brett proposed to Erika in front of their families, and to no one’s surprise, she said YES! It’s been an exciting year of blessings and they cannot wait to celebrate their marriage in the fall of 2023 with all their family & friends!