In the summer of 2022, Dan and Natalie first met at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC as part of the young adult program at their church. Though only Dan remembers the encounter, Natalie does have quite a few photos of all the puppies and dogs she met while out that day, as well as pictures of the some of the group... each with Dan slightly out of frame.

Dan and Natalie officially met a few months later after church one Sunday. It was there Dan got her info and expressed interest in getting coffee together. Though the extended conversation made both of them late to work that morning, Dan left feeling energized and excited to start the dating process with Natalie.

Though it is still highly debated as to when Dan and Natalie's official first date was, the two of them spent a lot of time together that fall/winter going to restaurants, meeting Winston, watching football and enjoying each other's company.

After the holidays when both Dan and Natalie were back in town, Dan took Natalie out to celebrate her birthday. They spent the day together and went to Lets Meat for Korean BBQ for Dinner. Dan had originally prepared to ask Natalie out that night, but realized it was Friday the 13th. So to take no chances, Dan waited till the next day to ask Natalie out... and the rest is history!

Two years later... Dan and Natalie have been on many adventures together - including offroading, skiing and snowboarding, countless concerts, road trips, and even getting their Golden Retriever, Ryder - and are excited for a lifetime more!

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