𝓦𝓮'𝓻𝓮 𝓖𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓭 !!

Sometimes the universe has a plan—and sometimes that plan includes cheese fries, hot air balloons, and a surprise proposal mid-sandwich. We met while working for CPD. It wasn’t sparks flying over spreadsheets or patrol shifts—but a little moment of fate when Austin mentioned my hometown, El Paso, Texas. From there, something just clicked. We found ourselves deep in conversation, not just about work, but about all the places near El Paso we both loved—White Sands, Pistachioland, Scenic Drive. It was the beginning of something special. Our adventures quickly went from shared stories to shared memories. From wandering through Pistachioland and exploring Carlsbad Caverns, to soaring above the clouds in a hot air balloon and horseback riding through beautiful landscapes—we were falling in love with each other and with every moment we share together. Through it all, I came to realize that there was a single thread of gold that tied me to you—woven through every quirky coincidence, every shared moment, and every adventure. It was always meant to be. One of our favorite early memories was a spontaneous night out: a movie date followed by a walk through Newport where a tiny carnival was in full swing. We laughed, we rode the rides, and somewhere in the middle of all that fun, we both kind of knew—this was it. And yes... cheese fries played a role in our love story too. We discovered (with mild embarrassment and major excitement) that we always order the same meal without planning it. It’s the little things like that—our shared quirks, favorite foods, and always being on the same wavelength—that make our connection so unique. Then came the proposal. It was at the same restaurant where we had our very first date. I knew something was up when Austin wasn’t eating (very out of character!). Before I could ask what was going on, he stood up, dropped to one knee, and asked me to be his forever. My heart was so full, I barely remember what I said—but spoiler alert: it was a big YES. We come from different places, different paths, even different generations—but somehow, we’ve always felt like we were meant to find each other. We’re so excited to keep exploring the world together—one state, one laugh, and one plate of cheese fries at a time.