We’re getting married!

Once upon a time, in the bustling aisles of Giant (yes, the grocery store, not the fairytale land—though this is kind of a fairytale), two teenagers crossed paths between carts, chaos, and canned soup. Nicole was finishing up her junior year at Parkland, perfecting the art of bagging groceries and avoiding awkward small talk with customers. Tanner, about to graduate from William Allen with a mysterious stride and the confidence of someone who definitely knew where the cereal was, appeared on the scene—and Nicole immediately knew she had to know who the guy with the “cool walk” was. Their first conversations were sprinkled between shifts, price checks, and mutual glances between the aisles. Sparks flew—somewhere between the frozen peas and the front end. Then came their first date: a romantic, popcorn-filled screening of Baywatch. Nothing says “true love is blossoming” quite like The Rock in slow motion and shared snacks in a dark theater. (Oscar-worthy, if you ask them.) As their relationship grew, so did their shared passions—like their love for Toyota cars and their unshakable devotion to Mexican food. If there’s queso, tacos, or anything with guac, they’re there. Possibly ordering two of everything. Now, here's where it gets cute: Tanner claimed not to be a cat person… until he met Nicole’s cat, Scarlett. It was game over. Fast forward to today, and he’s hopelessly in love—with Nicole and their current feline queen, Stella. (To be fair, Stella plays favorites depending on who fed her last.) *Let’s be honest we all know it’s Nicole. Weekly debates still rage in their home about who Stella truly loves more. (Nicole says it’s her. Tanner says it’s him. Stella says… “feed me and we’ll talk.”) And now, after years of laughter, late-night drives, Cali Burrito dinners, and cat cuddles, they're getting married. From Giant to something even giant-er—a lifetime of love.