In February 2017, Kristin went on a cruise with family and Tad went on a cruise with friends, both happened to be on the Norwegian Epic ship. On the second night, Kristin and her brother went to a bar and became friendly with some others out having a good time. Little did they know how impactful this night would be. Within two days of knowing one another, Kristin and Tad had realized this was a connection they could not ignore. They exchanged numbers on the last day and Kristin remained in Florida while Tad returned home to Buffalo. Over the next few months, through the good and the bad, Kristin and Tad talked every night for hours and continued to fall deeper in love. And by August of that same year, to the surprise (and concern) of their loved ones, Kristin packed up her life and moved up to Buffalo. Four years, a beautiful house, and the cutest puppy named Beau later - Kristin and Tad are vowing to their forever.