In June of 2021, I first laid eyes on Casey, and my immediate thought was, “Oh, he’s a cute.” To my surprise, he must have felt the same way, as he followed me and my friends to the next bar, where he finally introduced himself. Little did I know that this encounter would lead him to becoming the father of my child and my future husband. Initially, I was a bit skeptical about him; I thought he was a little quirky, to be honest. However, as we began to spend more time together, my feelings shifted. After three earnest attempts to ask me to be his girlfriend, I finally said yes, marking the start of our beautiful journey together. Fast forward three years, and we’ve built a life together with a baby on the way. I was not the easiest pregnant woman to be around, but Casey was nothing short of understanding, attributing my mood swings to hormones and never taking it personally. Our son, Miles Michael Dobbe, was born on December 28, 2024, nearly a week past due—a situation that definitely had me feeling less than thrilled. When he finally arrived, Miles looked identical to Casey. Bringing Miles home was an overwhelming experience; truthfully, we were both clueless about parenting. We plunged into this new adventure, learning as we went and trying our best to embrace the unpredictability of parenthood. Just two weeks after Miles was born, I had to return to nursing school, and juggling my studies with motherhood proved to be a monumental challenge. But Casey stepped up, becoming the hero of our home. He took on bedtime duties after long hours at work while I navigated my clinicals, his unwavering support transforming the daunting into manageable. As we continue to grow as individuals and as a family, I am reminded daily that love and commitment are the cornerstones of our journey. Together, we are figuring this all out—embracing the joys, the challenges, and everything in between. We are eagerly looking forward to celebrating our love with our nearest and dearest friends and family. Each one of you has played an invaluable role in our journey, and we are incredibly grateful for your presence in our lives. Thank you for being a part of this significant chapter!