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September 20, 2019
Reno, Nevada
#ALeivaStory

Melody & Matias

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Matias Leiva

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Melody Mericle

#ALeivaStory

September 20, 2019

Reno, Nevada

How We Met

December 2016

Believe it or not, we happen to be a Match.com success story. (Matias says it was the best $35 he ever spent.) We met online in December 2016. Matias remembers taking notes while he was reading my messages because I write a lot, but that must not have deterred him because we soon met up for a coffee date. Our first date didn't go quite as planned. We tried three different coffee shops before we could finally sit down (we both forgot how crowded it can be on Sunday mornings!) Once we made it to Squeeze In in Northwest Reno, our first date was a success.. and we ended up meeting again that same day for a hike with the dogs, then later that evening for Matia's soccer match.. and the rest is history. Together we have built our own mini farm- three dogs, seven goats, and a summer garden. On days off we love to adventure, heading to Graeagle to hike or up to Tahoe to swim, or simply driving across the road and 4wheeling on the endless dirt trails nearby. We enjoy spending time with our friends and family, and are thankful to have many of them closeby. Between game nights, holidays, and a million Reno festivals (the Rodeo, the Balloon Races, the Rib Cook Off, etc.) there is never a dull moment! This last August we planned a trip to Yellowstone, Wyoming. We spent our first day exploring the Grand Tetons then drove up to stay near Big Sky, Montana. What a breathtaking experience! The next day as we hiked out to see one of Yellowstone's renowned geysers, Ojo Caliente, we took a small detour off the main trail crowded with tourists. Looking out over the valley before us, Matias proposed. Spending the rest of our vacation newly engaged was such a joy. We are so excited to have our family and friends join us for our big day as we commit to a lifetime together.

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