Our story began at the age of 14 during our Sacrament of Confirmation. We met during a test, and what started with a playful joke and exchanging social media turned into a love that has grown for over a decade. Despite going to different high schools and only seeing each other on weekends, our bond grew stronger through late-night calls, bus rides to see each other, and eventually adventures once we started driving. Together we found a passion for the outdoors, hiking and taking road trips — and it was during one of those road trips in Utah that Manuel proposed. A month later, we were married through the court, and soon after we received our biggest blessing: our baby girl.