Once upon a time there was a boy who messaged a girl on an online dating site (we are old...it was Match). The girl took her time responding because she was out trick or treating with her daughter, Dorothy needed candy! When she did look at the message she decided that this guy looked very nice and was interested in having a conversation. They truly have not stopped having that conversation since that day. They planned a meet up and were going to go to dinner after Andrew returned from the Springs the following week. They both were impatiently waiting but still chatting it up and then on Sunday, November 7th, 2021, Andrew took the bold step to ask Raelynn on an impromptu date as he was heading out of town. They met at Chili's where a hello hug sealed the deal for Andrew and how genuinely sweet and open he was sealed it for Raelynn. While a spy who worked at the restaurant was reporting back our every move to their mother (thank you Carter and Somer) we talked and laughed and genuinely had an enjoyable time. Dinner finished and Andrew went on his way to the Springs and Raelynn home to being a mom to her girls but called her own mom on the way home. She asked if I wanted to see him again and Raelynn enthusiastically answered yes! Two days later it was Andrew's birthday and Raelynn did what any normal girl would do and sent him a video singing him Happy Birthday. Major points were won that day! The next Sunday was our 2nd date and then a 3rd on Monday. We enjoyed our time so much! The relationship was built on texting, phone calls and lots of time together when Raelynn's girls were with their dad. We laughed so much, talked about all the things, enjoyed doing just about anything together, and were giddy when we knew we would get to spend time together. Three and a half years later and all of that is still very true! Our kids clicked with each other and it all seemed so very natural. March 16th, 2024 we decided to move in all five of us together and we navigated blending our families and it was relatively smooth. Then March 16th, 2025, Andrew asked and I said yes! My girls were by my side (it was a surprise) watching a beautiful and incredibly windy sunset...and it was absolutely perfect! Anytime a dude insists on watching a sunset and it is a non-negotiable...they are up to something :). We love that we will get to spend our forever loving our best friend and are so excited for the next chapters of life...together!