We met in the hallowed halls of North Park Elementary School at the wee ages of five and six. Carpooling to and fro our youthful studies, we eventually moved on to high school. During those four years, an occasional breakfast to catch up. But the real spark, the real connection, was during an iceskating date the day after Christmas in 2013. Aware of the lovey-dovey vibes between us, Dakota finally caved and said we should date. Here we are now, after seven years and change of dating, and twenty years and change of friendship: we’re doing the dang thing!