In 2018, Allie's first cousin twice removed played matchmaker with her daughter's soccer teammate's brother...confusing? Yes, but it worked (thanks Kelly)! We first met on a ski trip to Michigan. We only exchanged a few words that night, but later that weekend Allie and Crystal's car died and James was there to jump it. Crystal looked at me and said "you should date him". Would this jumpstart our relationship? Not quite. But several months later "Allie" (Crystal pretending to be Allie) invited James to a pool party where they hit it off, and the rest is history. Five years, two houses, and one dog later we're getting married!