Lauren and Steven met using the OkCupid app. Their first date was at 85° Cafe on May 14, 2019. A piece of cake and some tea is all it took to make them inseparable. They went on adventures, had long talks, and quickly realized they belonged together. After six months of dating, they purchased a home together in Rancho Bernardo, just north of San Diego. December 5th of 2019 they moved in! It has three bedrooms, so their family has room to grow. On December 26th of 2019, Steven and Lauren went to Big Bear for their first trip away together. Steven, being from Guatemala had never been in snow. Well, Big Bear was a winter wonderland with fresh snow everywhere. They went skiing, sledding, built a snowman, and explored the town. On their last day, they went for a walk along the frozen lake. Steven didn't have water proof shoes so Lauren was worried about his feet getting wet and cold but he insisted that they continue walking until he found a secluded area. Steven then got down on one knee, grabbed Lauren’s right hand (because he was nervous) and popped the question! Lauren was excited to share the news with her parents in person so she invited them over once she and Steven were back in town. Little did she know that Steven had met with each one to ask for Lauren’s hand in marriage and shared his plan for Big Bear. Steven had even taken Lauren’s mom to go shopping with him for engagement rings. He is so sneaky! Lauren loves Steven’s open mindedness, his positive approach to life, and how silly they can be together. Steven loves Lauren’s heart, smile, and personality. She is the best partner and future mother he can imagine. They enjoy walks, playing guitar, dancing, movies, tennis, working on home projects, practicing mindfulness, and any activity they can do together. They especially love their kitties, Benny and Joon.