Ellen and Caleb became friends in college as members of the Purdue Outing Club. They had many fun times going on climbing trips, camping, and goofing around at the Purdue climbing wall. They reconnected and started dating in the PNW in 2017. They have both moved around and gone on adventures in the West, but they moved back to Portland in 2021 and bought a house together. They were married in the Multnomah County Courthouse on January 9th, 2023. They still enjoy climbing and being outdoors together. They like to enjoy the many wonderful restaurants and bars in Portland. They are often working on improving their home and backyard. They are in love and their life together is a good one.