Olivia transferred into an honors english class in 7th grade. James sat nearby and they became friends. They were really close friends for a few years even while they went to different high schools. Once they both could drive, they started to hang out and eventually date! They spent lots of time at the beach and around campfires. On July 21, 2013, James officially asked Olivia to be his girlfriend.

James and Olivia both decided to attend the University of Utah because it was the best choice for them individually. They began to explore Utah and all that it has to offer. They began camping, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and took up snowboarding in the winters. James and Olivia adopted an 8-week old puppy in 2016. Athena is now 4 years old and so so very loved. In January of 2020, they decided to settle in Utah and bought their first home in Salt Lake City. Then they adopted a second puppy, Talos, who has become Athena's best friend. Nowadays you can find their little family hiking and camping all over Utah or cuddled up by the fireplace at home.

James planned a surprise trip to Portland, Oregon. On the second day they went to the coast and explored Oswald State Park, which is absolutely beautiful. They hiked along a magical forest with streams, moss covered rocks, and ferns everywhere. Oregon has been Olivia's favorite place since she was a kid and it was a magical place for them to make this step. They found a secluded cove on the beach and then James proposed! Their relationship was built on the coast, and it’s fitting for the Ocean to be the only witness to this special moment.