August 2013 Our journey began over a decade ago, when we met playing volleyball at Doral Park in the summer of 2013. What started as a volleyball team soon grew into a deep friendship, and eventually, a lifelong partnership. April 2015 By April 2015, we officially started dating. Since then, we’ve navigated long-distance, moved between two states and three cities, traveled a ton, and shared endless love and memories along the way. May 2020 In May 2020, amid a global pandemic, we became proud fur parents to our golden boy, Sammi. He’s brought even more light and love into our lives. Now, every adventure includes him—along with frequent stops to the beach, doggy playdates, and, of course, puppachinos. December 2023 Fast forward a few years, after moving back to Miami, we took a trip with some friends to Punta Cana. On December 16, 2023, at a beautiful beach resort, Val proposed, marking the beginning of the rest of our lives together!