We met in 8th grade and quickly formed a connection that felt effortless and real. As the years went on, we grew closer, and by high school we were always by each other’s side, supporting, encouraging, and challenging one another to grow. We both went on to attend Sacramento State, where our relationship continued to strengthen as we navigated college and pursued our athletic goals. Today we live in Sacramento with our dog Oliver, building a life full of love, growth, and partnership. Now we are stepping into the chapter we once dreamed of as teenagers. We get to marry our best friend.