Eli and Lexi have known each other since they were little when Lexi's family moved to Water Valley. Eli's mom, Angie, often babysat Lexi and her brothers. Although their families were close, Eli and Lexi did not grow close until early 2023. They spent much of that year rekindling their friendship and began to favor each other's company. While their lives were in very different places, it became obvious to Eli that Lexi and Huck were the ones he wanted to be with. So, on December 12, 2023, Eli asked Lexi to date him because he was in love with her. Their first year of dating was not easy because Lexi was in nursing school and working weekends but they were determined to make things work. While it was a difficult year with a lot of growth for them both, it strengthened their relationship and respect for each other in a very special way. Eli and Lexi celebrated their one-year and Lexi's graduation from school in Gatlinburg, TN, in December of 2024. After Lexi had passed the nursing boards in February of 2025, life began to slow down for them both to enjoy each other's company. Eli surprised Lexi by proposing on March 6th, 2025, out on his Pepaw's land and celebrated after with family. Soon after, they lost Pepaw, which made Eli realize how truly precious time is. This led them to plan a wedding ceremony in a week to get married on March 30th, 2025. With a small, intimate ceremony just of family, Eli and Lexi got to join their lives together and begin their marriage. They are now living in Water Valley and happily enjoying their new family.