Food brought this lovely couple together. To be more precise, delicious vegan Indian food prepared by the lovely Vanessa Kaywood at their friend Blake's monthly potluck called Blammer. Nicole was there to hang out with friends, and had been to quite a few Blammers alongside her ladies, bandmates with their group NighTraiN. Kyle had just returned to Seattle after months away teaching in France. Nicole had been in NighTraiN for quite a few years but had never met Kyle while he was playing with Blake's band, Hotels, even though the NighTraiN and Hotels had collaborated a few times in the past. It was fate that they met at this time, when they both were transitioning into different paths in their lives. Did they talk at the Blammer? No. No they didn't. They both sat staring at each other, intimidated by the other's presence. What broke the ice? Nicole had a scheme. She made sure to instagram everyone in pairs and then tag them on facebook. Of course, Kyle was the only person she didn't know on facebook and so it seemed reasonable to friend request him in order to tag his photo. Like any guy would do when a cute girl friends them on social media, Kyle said yes to the friend request. They began discussing travels and getting to know each other. Not long after, they had their first "hang out," and they haven't looked back. Now they spend time living in their wonderful house in Tacoma, WA with their 3 year old perma-puppy Stella-bun (short for bundle of joy).