"This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh." Genesis 2:23

Our story began in 1991, on the playground of Bret Harte Elementary. April was a top athlete and Quintin, the new kid from the Bay. We knew of each other, but weren't friends until Hanshaw Middle School. Our friendship grew naturally since we had practically every class together for two years. We would grow together as adolescents and also develop our faith during catechism classes. On May 23, 1993, we pledged our lives to Catholicism and received our Confirmation. This would be our first sacrament together. High School was very different. Gone were the days of being in classes together. We'd pass one another in the halls of Downey High and exchange hi's. It was enough to keep our friendship alive but when we graduated in 1997 it was the last time we'd see each other until 20 years later at our high school reunion. Here our true story begins. It starts with Quintin announcing to the room, "It's the M*ther F'ing President" as he sees April approaching his table. The night ended with Quintin dancing solo, on a completely empty dance floor. It was a sight to see for sure but it left April thinking," I need to find myself a guy like that". A rekindled friendship became a Facebook one. On August 20th, 2018 our lives were forever changed. Oakland A's vs. the Texas Rangers. Out goes the Facebook invite for the game and April, an avid Braves fan, was in! We saw "Lazer" Ramon Laureano hit his 1st 2 major league home runs. It was a great game and the first of many "home runs" Quintin would witness and make happen for April. Our friendship, faith and feelings got its start from that A's game. We spent more and more time with one another. We learned who the other was now that we were both adults. Eventually, Quintin asked April on a date and she accepted! Join us as we receive our second Holy Sacrament together. Witness as we profess our vows in front of loved ones, at the Carmel Mission Basilica, where we shared our first date and rooted our relationship in God.