Boots was born and raised in Kuwait. He came to the U.S. to go to college. Shannon is an Arizona native. She never thought she'd leave her beautiful home, but her greatest dream was to fall in love. She found the greatest love with Boots when they met in college in 2006. A bond strong enough to lead them through an adventure half way around the world. The two married in 2011 and currently live in Kuwait with their daughter.