We began talking on the dating app “Plenty of fish” and messaged each other back and forth. Finally decided to meet up. Our first date was at Cheesecake factory in August of 2016, and from there everything just went well on it's own. Marisa moved in end of October 2016. In December of 2016 we took our first major trip together to Hawaii. With talks of us both wanting a dog, in Spring of 2017 we rescued our first dog Bruno. We traveled several times throughout the next couple years to come, enjoying each others company. In May of 2019 we decided to pay it forward by fostering a dog in our home. Next thing you know in June we decided to adopt our foster Rio. In October a night that Marisa went out with her friends, Ricky went to ask for Marisa's parents blessing, and then in December right before our big Euro trip he popped the big question. Now we can't wait to celebrate with all of our family & friends.