David and Netty met on Yahoo Personals in 2008 and immediately connected, realizing they had found their soulmate. On their first date at Sizzler, they were very comfortable with each other. David later proposed during a trip to his family in St. Louis, surprising Netty with a ring. They married in April 2009 and went on a 3-week road trip honeymoon. In October 2009, they moved into Netty's father's house, which they were able to buy in July 2010. They also got their dog Sami that November, who became their first baby.