September 3, 2014 While Eric was on a summer work project in Pagosa Springs, he met Paul, Natalie’s brother. After talking and hanging out throughout the weeks, Paul thought that maybe Eric is someone that Natalie should meet. Shortly after Natalie moved back to Pagosa Springs, Paul and Natalie wanted to have a BBQ. Paul invited Eric over. Eric and Natalie hit it off. Natalie found out that Eric is a Chicago Bears fan too, and if you know Natalie that is the best thing to tell her. The following day was Natalie's friend's birthday party and the first game of the NFL season. Natalie invited Eric to come along with her. Natalie wanted her friends to meet this special man and watch the Green Bay Packers lose that night. The same night, Eric asked Natalie to go to dinner with him the following day and have been together ever since.

December 22, 2018 After four years of dating, a few days before Christmas 2018, Eric asked Natalie to marry him in the home they have built together. Natalie couldn’t believe this day was finally happening and started to freak out by crying and shouting “Yes!”