forever & always

It all began because of Brandon, Matthew’s best friend, who unknowingly played the role of matchmaker. He’ll always have a special place in our hearts. Without him, who knows if our paths would’ve ever crossed! Matthew added me on Snapchat (I know, I know—super smooth, right?), but I wasn’t about to wait for him to make the first move. So, I slid up on one of his stories he posted watching the Texas Rangers play. Instant connection—and, let’s be honest, a major green flag! We started chatting, and before long, we decided to meet in person. Our "first date" was anything but ordinary—no fancy dinner or quiet ice cream stop for us. Instead, we spent the day running around with my cousins—Sophia, Joseph, and Quinn—taking them to their games. It was pure craziness, but Matthew? He didn’t bat an eye. He dove right into the madness like he’d been part of our family craziness for years. Easygoing, patient, and totally rolling with the chaos. Looking back, it’s wild how something as simple as a Snapchat message lead to the love of your life. Every step of the way—through the laughter, the chaos, and all the little moments in between—we’ve built something that feels like home. With every day, we’ve come to know that we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be, with the person we’re meant to be with. Now, as we get ready to take the next step together, we’re more excited than ever for what lies ahead.