The way we met isnt the most exciting....on a dating app. But that is about the least exciting part of our story. The first date was supposed to be a casual "get to know you" dinner but the day before, Nate called an audible, and asked Bridget if he could "take her to a Phillies game." What he didn't tell her is they were going to be in a suite with work colleagues. Nate took Bridget to a work event for their first date (and didn't tell anyone it was a first date). We had to answer a few times "1 date" in response to being asked how long we had been together. He took a chance by asking her and it worked because we laughed the entire time and knew right away that we wanted to see each again.

The second date was...a casual dinner (possibly tacos). Nate made it clear on date #2 that the bar was not set at Phillies suite tickets for date expectations and the funny thing is, we still laughed and learned more about each other and again...couldn't wait to see one another again!

Nate met the Kelley family (learned 40 names in 1 night and remembered 3 of them the next morning) and Bridget went to Lancaster to meet the Hartman crew. She was slightly disappointed to learn that not everyone in Lancaster is Amish. Friends became our mutual friend but Bridget had to pass one final Nate Approval Test: does Parker like you? He is a softy who caved immediately to her and hasn't left her side since.

We mentioned before we couldn't wait to be with each other after each date...well hello Covid Pandemic. With Bridget, as a nurse during these times, Nate (and Parker) began to spend most of their time in Fairmount with Bridget. The Pandemic challenged and grew our relationship and that is where we fell in love.

We made it out of the pandemic and joined society again at Philadelphia sporting events, concerts, restaurants, and enjoyed the city of Philadelphia or down in Avalon, NJ.

In 2022, we got the best news in the world that Bridget was pregnant with a baby boy. Maybe in the immediate moment, life wasn't very clear but something became clear to Nate... he needs this pretty blonde Irish girl to be in his life forever.

In October 2022, we had our baby announcement photos on the Philadelphia Art Muesum steps. Nate decided to turn baby photos into engagement photos by proposing on the steps....in a Birds jersey. Just how he drew it up. No need for engagement photos because he planned to do both at the same time, similar to the first date (work event and first date...combined!) They were immediately surrounded by family and friends who were waiting at the bottom of the steps to celebrate!

On March 29, 2023, Cameron Christopher Hartman was born (10 days after we purchased our 1st House) and our relationship and lives were changed forever. We are our own little family in Glenside, PA who can't wait to celebrate our story on our big day with you! Thanks for reading along. Cheers and Go Birds!