Our story begins the same way all romantic stories start, one day at work. Well maybe not ALL romantic stories. Either way, I suppose this is how our story begins. Joe and I met when I made a career move into the financial crimes department. We started out just talking with our mutual friends and then at the christmas work party we went bowling with our teams. Joe and I were on opposing teams and his team absolutely DESTROYED my team… either way… It must have been my form or outstanding sportsmanship that lured him in. The next day I had a message from Joe and then things began to blossum. From learning about his love for christmas and the colorful lights to his love for his best companion, Mikko, we spent a lot of time just talking and learning each other. As I learned more, I knew he was something special, something different. Talks turned into happy hours which turned Into dates then hanging out which turned into the beginning of the rest of our lives! We fell in love over each other and have continued to create a life perfect for us and our family!