We're getting married!

In December 2023, Natalie decided to take a chance. She and Tony had originally matched on a dating app a few months earlier. They had exchanged a simple hello—just enough to spark something—but Natalie had forgotten to respond for a few months. But in December, something nudged Natalie to scroll back and pick up where they’d left off. Instead of overthinking the gap, she sent a message as if no time at all had passed—warm, casual, and hopeful. And Tony? He graciously went along with it. No awkward “It’s been a while.” No hesitation. Just an easy continuation, like they had only paused mid-sentence. That small act—his willingness to step right back into the conversation—set the tone for everything that followed. After that, they were inseparable. They went on their first date a week later and literally stayed up until 6 am talking all night until Tony had to leave for work. Their conversation flowed easily because they had a lot in common including both being adopted, their love for asian food and steak, swimming, being strongly opinionated lololol, and each having a daughter. They also had both always wanted a son and were blessed to find out that Natalie was pregnant in August 2024 and welcomed their healthy and beautiful baby boy, Antonio Jr, in April 2025. On June 7 2025, Natalie and Tony went to Chicago on a trip with all 3 of their kids and Tony popped the question at the stunning Maggie Daley park there! He made it extremely special for her and she was shocked and overwhelmed with joy. Life has been so much better for Natalie and Tony since meeting each other and they are so thankful that God made them soulmates. They are both looking forward to many more years of love, laughter, happiness, good health, and many more memories to come!