We met on NYE at an Umphrey's McGee concert in Denver! A high school friend of Maya's who was studying at CU Boulder at the time was dating a childhood friend of Matt's. That was Maya's first introduction to the Breckenridge crew. We first met in Matt's Jeep. He picked us up from where we were staying and took the group to the Fillmore. Although he was our ride, he wasn't planning on going to the concert but got a ticket last minute. He attempted several times throughout the night to get to know Maya, but she was not so sober and made it a challenge. :) Thankfully he got her number by the end. This was the start of a many years long friendship that turned romantic in January 2018.

True to our Colorado roots, we got engaged on a hike! :) Poor Matt had been hoping and planning to propose on the Lily Pad Lakes trail in Frisco, CO - where we had one of our first dates. Unfortunately, a small wild fire broke out near the trail, forcing him to pivot in real-time. Instead, we hiked Mt. Royal which, we came to find out, is a 2 mile climb. Low on food and out of water, we were pretty exhausted and sweaty by the time we got to the top, but it was worth every step! Although it wasn't planned, July 9th happens to be Matt's grandmother's birthday, too. Dear Barboo, unfortunately is no longer with us, but sharing this day with her is very special.