Monica & Blake met on May 15th, 2017, in San Angelo, TX at Lake Nasworthy. They both thought they were going on a boat to have fun that day and which they did but they also did not plan on leaving wanting to know each other more. Little did she know he was about to sweep her off her feet (Blake's words). They were both hesitant because Monica was about to go to school at Texas Tech and Blake lived in Odessa, TX. Monica was more hesitant than Blake because of the distance but Blake reassured her that no matter her living in San Angelo or Lubbock it was still just 2 hours away and they could make it work. They continued their relationship long distance for 3 years and then Monica joined Blake in Odessa, TX. They had been dating for 7 years when Blake decided that lucky number 7 was the year to ask Monica to marry him on June 19th at their home.