It all began when Molly’s dad moved in next door to Josh. Josh first spotted Molly over the fence and couldn’t shake the feeling he needed to know her better. Determined to find her, he scoured Facebook, befriending countless Mollys in hopes of connecting with the right one. Then fate stepped in: a piece of mail was accidentally delivered to Josh’s address, revealing Molly’s surname! Armed with this clue, Josh found her on Facebook and reached out—fittingly, on Christmas Day. From there, a friendship blossomed, and they spent over a year chatting and getting to know each other. Although Josh asked Molly out several times, she resisted. But after much persuasion (and maybe a bit of charm), Molly finally caved. One night, she jumped over the fence (sorry, Dad!) and spent the evening with Josh in the garden, talking under the stars. Not long after, they went on their first official date—a walk around Farmoor Reservoir, awkwardly third-wheeled by their friend Georgia, who valiantly tried to give them space but ended up tagging along for the whole romantic stroll (at Molly’s request, of course!). And, well, the rest is history! As for who said "I love you" first... we’ll let you guess! 😉

Josh proposed to Molly during a two-week holiday in Mexico, and although she'd had no idea what was coming, looking back, there were some clues. One evening, while getting ready, Molly overheard the suspicious sound of a zipper from Josh's suitcase. "What are you doing?" she shouted from the bathroom. She didn't think much of his reply but found it odd—she’d unpacked his suitcase the day they arrived, so what could he possibly be hiding? Later that evening, they went to the Italian restaurant, a spot they’d enjoyed earlier in the trip. Josh seemed a little on edge during their walk back, but Molly brushed it off until they got to the hotel room. Suddenly, he was adamant that she run the indoor hot tub and jump in right away. She wasn’t exactly in the mood for a bath, but he insisted, even getting her to hop in while the tub was still half-filled and lukewarm! Meanwhile, he paced the room fully clothed, which for Josh—who has a notorious love of lounging naked—was, to say the least, unusual. Then, “Diamonds” by Rihanna started playing, and Josh told her to close her eyes. Molly’s heart raced as the realization hit. And then, the moment: “Open your eyes! Will you marry me?” Panic and excitement mixed together, but the word "Yes!" slipped out before she could even think. Molly burst into happy tears, with Josh visibly relieved. With the time difference, they had to wait until morning to call family, but that night was unforgettable—the start of the rest of their lives together!

After years of hard work and saving, Molly and Josh were finally ready to find their first home together. When the challenges of COVID had settled, they eagerly began their house-hunting journey. As luck would have it, the very first home they viewed in Southmoor felt perfect. After a follow-up visit with Molly’s dad, they took the plunge and put in an offer. The suspense lasted until Ellie’s wedding day, where, as Molly walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid and took her seat beside Josh, he shared the exciting news— their second offer had been accepted! On October 1st, with the help of many generous family members (and Will happily counting coins in the penny pot), they officially moved in. Over two years later, with countless DIY projects, and LOTS of family help, the house is truly becoming a home—filled with love, laughter, and endless memories in the making.

It wouldn’t be right if we didn’t mention our beloved fur babies, Bailey and Sox, who complete our family with their unique charm and personalities. Bailey, our 11-year-old pup, has been by our side from the very beginning. He's truly a pampered pooch, adored by his grandparents and surrounded by a collection of toys, his luxurious bed, and endless love from his devoted dog mumma. But in August 2024, Bailey came home to something unexpected – a new scent in the air, one he’d never encountered before. Could it be...cat? Sure enough, tucked away in the spare room was a tiny, fluffy, ginger newcomer. It didn’t take long for Bailey to come face-to-face with Sox, the little meowing bundle who would soon become his forever brother. Sox quickly settled in and, true to his personality, he wasn’t shy about staking his claim to Bailey's bed (and anything else he fancies!). Together, they keep us laughing with their food-driven antics and sweet quirks, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the joy they bring to our lives. Our hearts are so full, and we can’t wait to grow our family even more.