We met through our friends Nick and Scott. Matthew was preparing to go on a cruise with a group of his friends and in the process found himself facetiming to prep for the adventure. On this particular night, a certain boy caught his eye in the background cooking dinner. Brad had recently moved in with Nick and Scott and his presence in their home was a pleasant surprise to Matthew. Brad was instantly smitten since Matthew was in the process of making his friends an apple pie for his dear friends, Ashley and Hillary who were expecting their first baby boy. Over the next few days leading up to the cruise Matthew found himself facetiming his friends a little more in hopes of chatting with Brad. At the same time, Brad kept hoping Matthew had more cruise questions so he could see Matthew as well. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving we had the opportunity to connect in-person in the great city of St. Petersburg, FL and the rest is history! From their instant connection around similar world-views and being brought up in a faith community, to their thirst for adventure and passion for loving those around them, their worlds collided and the fireworks began to start their new found journey as a couple!