The first "Hello" was online. Phillip and Nelly met in May 2005 on a single parent online forum. After a month of text messages and late night conversations, they knew there was something special there and they decided to meet in person. Phillip made the long drive to finally meet this captivating woman in Liberal, KS. That first meeting sparked an instant connection and they became fast friends. They moved in together in September 2006 in Liberal, KS and started a 13 year adventure filled with trials and tribulations but also loved filled memories and amazing experiences that would take them to 3 different states and lots of different cities. In October 2010, they welcomed a son, Alic, bringing Christian a younger brother. After a few more moves, in 2015, they settled in Wichita, KS where they will be married on October 27, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.