We were classmates at Hickory Elementary school in Torrance, CA, and shared the same 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Hedde (the proof is in the class pictures!). The funny thing about this is--when we reflect on it now--we both remember the same events in class, we just don't remember each other. Life took us separate ways for the majority of our childhood and young adulthood. Flash forward to our mid-20's and we found ourselves hanging out in the same group of friends and attending the same concerts. We started going to more and more concerts together and found ourselves spending more time with each other. We discovered a shared passion for music, animals, and life experiences. After being good friends for several years, we officially started dating February 19th, 2009. During our time together, we have found that we make an unstoppable team and have raised a wonderful fur-family. Together, we have been able to experience several once-in-a-lifetime concerts, been able to take amazing vacations, make memories that will last a lifetime, and be able to help and watch each other grow. As we start in 2021, we will celebrate 12 years together as a couple and take the next step to join in marriage, 'til death do us part.