Three years ago, we met without any idea that something so simple could turn into the life we have now. From the very beginning, there was something between us—something easy, steady, and real. A connection that didn’t need to be forced, just felt. It started with just Julian and Bubba stepping into a world that already included Carter, Sadie, and me. Not long after, we made it all official under one roof, and Milo—our chocolate lab—joined the mix and somehow made the chaos feel even more like home. What I never take for granted is the bond between Julian and Carter. Watching them grow together, love each other, and just naturally belong in each other’s lives has been one of the most beautiful parts of all of this. It fills my heart in a way I didn’t even know I was missing. Together, we’ve built something real. Not perfect, not planned—but full of love, laughter, adventure, and a lot of life happening all at once. Whether we’re outside hunting and fishing, traveling, or just living through the everyday moments that don’t seem big until you realize they’re everything, it all feels right because we’re in it together. What started as “just us” turned into a life I never could’ve predicted—but I wouldn’t trade a single part of it