Ashley Lopez and Isaiah Andrade met in the cold months at the UNM Valencia Campus. Both were students taking an American Sign Language class. Their first encounter was during the middle of the semester when Isaiah jokingly gave Ashley a blue balloon. They didn't talk again until after finals and the semester ended. They hung out at their favorite places like the aquarium and chilis. They went to church together on Wednesday nights, and texted each other everyday. Their friendship grew closer and stronger. Helping each other through their bad times and enjoying their good times together. They got together on November 29, 2018 and became engaged on October 31, 2019. Ashley and Isaiah both love the outdoors, going to their favorite restaurants, and watching movies together.