Our story begins as two aspiring physical therapists, one interview waiting room, and zero idea that we'd just met our future spouse. It was at Columbia University where fate decided to play matchmaker. Though Columbia didn't end up being in the cards for either of us (Shane chose Duke while Kendall headed to New York Medical College), that meeting set something special in motion. Despite being 517 miles apart (yes, we counted), we decided long-distance dating during PT school seemed like a totally reasonable idea. Fate smiled upon us when we scored an 8-week clinical rotation together in San Diego. Those two months of California sunshine must have worked their magic, because after graduation, Shane successfully convinced Kendall to choose LA over SF. (Let's be honest - having a Redondo Beach native as your personal tour guide didn't hurt!) Living the LA dream in our cozy (read: tiny) one-bedroom apartment, we decided to level up our adventure by adding a golden retriever puppy named Sadie to the mix. Our daily routine evolved into walks to the beach and visits to what Shane considers the greatest invention ever - a dog park with a bar. Who says you can't have it all? Two years of LA living later, we made the move up north to Lafayette. Kendall jumped at the chance to do a sports residency at UCSF, and Shane scored a shorter commute. The real winner? Sadie, who upgraded from city life to having her very own backyard. These days, you can find us living our best life - walking to pizza on Fridays, chasing Sadie around the yard, building our careers, and planning weekend escapes to Napa Valley. Speaking of which - we can't wait to share one of our favorite places with you this October as we celebrate our next big adventure together!