David and Paola met in high school while working at sherwood lodge. The small amount of time spent together was normally filled with witty banter, jokes or an argument. They would always sit and eat dinner together after the shift, but any romantic feelings were pushed away because of how young and different they were. David and Paola went to different schools, so when they inevitably quit they did not see each other for a few years. After leaving the lodge, David graduated high school early and went to joined the Army. He served for two years before he was honorably discharged. After Paola left the lodge, she moved to Ellensburg to attend Central Washington University. After going for a year she decided to take a break from school and move back home. When they returned to sequim, they reconnected and fell in love. Now they have a beautiful baby boy and are so excited to start their new life together!