Like all good Steamboat love stories, this one began at Sunpies Bistro. Both out for an evening with friends, Sam approached Michael pretending to know her in an effort to start up a conversation. They exchanged numbers, had their first date a week later, and immediately hit it off. Their initial bond was forged over their love for the outdoors but their connection was solidified by their southern values-- family first, then football. Five years, a home remodel, and a puppy later, they can't wait to walk down the aisle to become Mr. and Mrs. LaMotte.