Our Story
The happy couple met in December 2005 when Leidy came to visit Los Angeles for the first time. Michael had just finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Denver. He was back in Bradbury for the Holidays before he had to go back to work in San Diego. During that week, Michael showed her around and even watched "King Kong" with her, which was the blockbuster movie at that time. They became friends and would constantly keep in touch through MySpace, where Michael would steal all of Leidy’s reggaeton songs.
Whenever Michael travelled to Philadelphia or New York to play Hockey, or visit friends, he would always spend time with Leidy. Every chance they had to meet up they would.
In 2008 Leidy competed in Nuestra Belleza Latina and she and her girlfriend decided to move to Los Angeles. They said they were moving to LA for the weather but to this day Michael believes she moved to LA to be near him as he was in the Graduate program at USC. They officially started dating on August 3rd, 2008 while celebrating Leidy’s 21st birthday in Las Vegas.
Their strong bond has been forged through their many shared interests. Michael’s love of sports and Leidy’s fondness for travel has allowed them to explore the world together and be present at many exciting sporting events, including 2 World Cups, 2 Stanley Cups (Go Kings!) and The Summer Olympics in London. It is very important to both of them to experience different cultures and have adventures on their journeys together. You will not find them lying on the beach! Whether it was:
• Climbing the steps of the Great Wall of China
• Swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas
• Going on Safari in South Africa
• Snow-skiing at the indoor Mall of Dubai
• Walking back to the hotel in the rain through the streets of Paris
• Yachting around the Adriatic Seas
• Dancing the Ibiza nights away
• Trying the different herbs and spices in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains
• Full Moon parties in Thailand
All these years of travel and adventure has strengthened their bond as a couple and increased their love for each other. They are now ready for their biggest adventure of all- starting a family!
The Engagement
Six and a half years of being together cumulated to one sunset in Krabi, Thailand. Michael snuck the engagement ring into his backpack as they headed off to Thailand, where it remained for 7 days. On January 5, 2015, they started their day at the beautiful resort at Rayavadee. They then travelled to the enchanting Phi Phi Islands where they experienced dramatic cliffs, emerald green water and white sand beaches. They spent the day cruising, they swam and snorkeled, and relaxed on the beach on beautiful Bamboo Island with a picnic. After returning back to the hotel Michael had set up a sunset dinner at The Grotto. The restaurant is nestled under an ancient limestone Cliff in the Phra Nang Beach. With Candles and flowers surrounding them, it was here that Michael dropped to one knee and proposed. Leidy unaware what was going on was in shock and couldn't believe after 6 and half years the relationship was ready for their next Journey.
