Ali and Dean's story starts when they match up online - while unconventional the chemistry was pretty instant! They began talking on and off for several weeks, then non stop for several more before the officially decided to meet in person! Dean drove over and hour and a half one night and they spent about 3 hours just sitting and talking. Dean the. Continued driving that distance every night that week just to spend a couple hours together and drive home!

After weeks of late night phone calls and short visits, Dean surprised Ali with tickets to the Rodeo - something she's always wanted to do! He planned an entire getaway for them and it was perfect. They both agree this was the night they truly fell in love with each other.

But then the unexpected happened.... COVID hit! With Ali working for a major hospital practice and in order to keep their loved ones safe they decided to quarantine together full time after only a couple of months being "together"! This was a scary and trying step for them but they soon realized life was only getting better as they grew closer and closer.

And now for the kids! Dean decided it was time for his 4 boys to officially meet Ali - prior to this the boys only ever met Ali on FaceTime! It instantly clicked - the boys loved their Mumma Ali and took no time to decide that's exactly who she was to them! Ali loves them as if they were her very own and couldn't imagine life without them in it! If you ask - Ali and Dean will both say they fell even more in love watching each other love the boys so much!

Over the course of the last year Dean, Ali and the boys have adventured as much as they could! Dean and Ali regularly go on hunting or fishing dates - it's their favorite way to spend their time alone together! They also make sure to involve the boys in as much as possible! As a family they had an amazing summer and continue to find new and exciting ways to fill their time!

He asked and she said "no omg no"! Dean planned an entire evening out for them, shopping, a wonderful dinner and lots of laughs. While driving home he stopped at one of their favorite fishing spots and asked to take "a picture with a nice background". They walked to the end of the dock and took several pictures all the while Ali thought he was loosing his mind! Ali started to ask if he felt they got a good photo and when she turned around Dean was on one knee with the most beautiful ring in his hand! Ali was so caught off guard and excited that the first words were "no omg no!" She couldn't believe it was really happening! (Dean continues to make fun of her for this!) Filled with so much joy Ali cried as Dean said how much he loved her and asked her to spend their lives together while being choked up himself! Ali shouted YES!