We met on Facebook Dating in 2021 — Dean in Ellensburg, me in Yakima. If you've ever tried online dating, you know it's not exactly the fairy tale beginning you imagined as a kid. You're scrolling through photos, hoping something clicks. What caught my eye? A picture of Dean with palm trees in the background and the most amazing smile I had ever seen. We decided to meet for lunch at Second Street Grill in Yakima. What was supposed to be a casual first date turned into four hours of conversation, laughter, and the beginning of something neither of us expected. Two people, both with full lives and full hearts, finding each other right when the time was right. Five years later, that smile still gets me every single day. We have become best friends, true loves, and badass partners in life. Whether we are out on the water boating on the Columbia River, singing along at concerts, taking off to Las Vegas, or hanging out with our girls Maddie and Lucie, we have built a life full of adventure and joy. When the opportunity came to trade the familiar for something bold and new, we didn't hesitate — packing up our lives and hitting the road full time in our motorhome, landing in the beautiful sunshine of St. Petersburg, Florida. We have navigated cross-country moves, embraced motorhome living, faced challenges that tested us, and come out stronger on the other side. Through it all, we have learned that real love isn't just the easy moments — it's choosing each other, growing together, and building a life that is uniquely ours. On Natisha's 50th birthday, Dean made it official in the most perfectly him way possible — with humor, heart, and a proposal she will never forget. He spoke of corn dogs and cop shows, mashed potatoes and Maddie and Lucie, and a future built on trust, laughter, and a love that is beautifully and unapologetically theirs. She said yes. Of course she did. 💛 We are finally ready to make it official, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate with all of you in June 2026!