Some love stories unfold slowly, crossing paths long before the timing is ever truly right. We first met through mutual friends during a season of life when neither of us was searching for forever. Although our paths had crossed before, it wasn’t until a night out with our friends Morgan and Cody in the summer of 2023— that everything changed. From that night forward, we were inseparable, effortlessly building a life rooted in love, faith, and family. What began unexpectedly quickly became something undeniable. Along the way, I was blessed not only with the love of my life, but also with three incredible bonus children who have filled my heart in more ways than words could ever express. Together, we have created a life centered around unwavering love, patience, grace, and devotion to one another. One of the things I cherish most about him is his calm and steady spirit. He leads with strength and kindness, loves deeply and selflessly, and carries a genuine desire to be a man of God and lead our family in faith. His love has become my safe haven — constant, enduring, and full of peace. On January 11th, surrounded by family and our children — exactly as I had dreamed — he asked me to marry him. It was a moment we will cherish forever. This Fourth of July marks three beautiful years together, and on September 19, 2026, we are overjoyed to begin the next chapter of our lives at The Horseshoe Lake Venue surrounded by the people we love most. We are endlessly grateful for the journey that brought us together and cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of forever with all of you.