Deanna Sobinski and Michael Patterson first met in grade school. During those years their relationship consisted of sly teasing and pestering, but when Deanna and her family moved away Michael was surprised at how deeply he missed Deanna.

Years later they met again by chance, and their relationship rekindled. Both were involved with other people, but they gave in to fate and ended their separate relationships. They were soon deeply in love. Before getting married though, they agreed to accomplish their individual goals and both have done so successfully.

Deanna and Michael are now married and are the proud parents of little Meredith Anne. Born on October 10, 2002, Meredith has become an extension of Michael and Deanna's love story. She now has a brother, Robin Michael, who joined the family on November 1st, 2004.