In early 2020 James and Amy were in search of their individual homes in the Statesville area. Both James and Amy toured some of the same houses. James decided to purchase a home on Foy Ln that Amy has toured as well. Amy had a speech therapy client who lived on that same road and when the house closed the child's mom reported to Amy that a handsome, young man had just moved in. Amy's responses "How old?" Shortly after, James and Stella (Boxer) were on a walk in the Foy Ln neighborhood and Amy's speech therapy client took a picture of James and Stella (with his permission) and sent it to Amy. Well, Amy is not very passive and had already found out who purchased the Foy Ln house by the Tax records published in the local paper (Thanks Mom!) The last name SHOOBRIDGE is not very common so James was easy to find on social media. Amy messaged James and after 3 days.... James messaged her back. On April 11th 2020 (COVID in full swing) , James set up a perfect first date including the rental of a Slingshot Polaris and an eventful ride on the backroads of Elkin, NC. This high speed ride included: doughnuts, drifting, and maybe a few shrieks from Amy. On the picnic that James and Amy went on, James brought a bottle of wine, with no wine opener. Amy had brought some boxed wine which they enjoyed. They sat and talked for hours until it was almost time to get the Slingshot Polaris returned. Amy opted to continue the date and ride with James to Huntersville to return the car. James informed Amy that if she came with him she would have to meet his parents. Amy agreed. Amy met Maggie and Chris on their first date after having to brush out her hair for 30 minutes from the wild ride. Almost everyday since, Amy and James have been together. Our lives forever changed after April 11th, 2020 and we are so thankful!