It all began in the spring of 2014 at a track meet. Samantha was not actually participating (due to multiple wrist issues), but assisting the coach with recording stats. Alex was hanging out with his friends in between events when one of his buddies noticed her in the group. In helping his friend make the connection, Alex (aka his “wing-man”) got to know her and they exchanged info as well. They continued to talk and pursue one another. He finally got the nerve to ask her out. June 21, 2014 was their very first date and got creative with a paper airplane when he asked her to be his girlfriend. They have created and shared many memories together so far with laughs, tears, trips, and already a dog named “Murrey”. Alex asked her parents’ permission for her hand in marriage on a family trip in MN. Then made their future official when he proposed to her on August 10, 2018 at the PGA in Missouri on the 18th hole. He got the okay to go out on the fairway for a special picture, but surprised her with a beautiful ring instead. Now they are happy and excited to be planning for their big day as God blesses them as Mr. and Mrs. Brown!