Vanessa and Blake first met in middle school through their circle of friends. At the time, neither of them knew the other had a crush—both thinking the other was out of their league. Their lives moved forward on different paths, never knowing they had already met the love of their life. Years passed until fate brought them back together in their late teens. From the moment they reconnected, everything felt right. It was effortless and deeply familiar, as if their hearts had simply been waiting for the right time to fall in love. Two years to the day after they began dating, Vanessa moved to Washington with her family. A few months later, Blake followed—not just for new opportunities, but because he knew he wanted to build a life together. At first, they lived two hours apart and could only see each other twice a month. Long distance wasn’t always easy, but it was always worth it. Eventually, they moved in together—starting their little family with their two cats and a whole lot of love. Then came the biggest surprise: they found out they were expecting a daughter. At their baby shower surrounded by family and friends, Blake got down on one knee and proposed—finally, after almost a decade together! The room was loud with joy, happy tears, and laughter. Not long after, their daughter Milee was born, making their family feel truly complete. Now, with Milee in their arms and a lifetime of memories ahead, Vanessa and Blake are living the kind of love they once only dreamed about. What started as a quiet connection in middle school has turned into a beautiful life built on trust, growth, and deep love. Now, they’re ready to begin this next chapter and couldn’t be more excited to celebrate it surrounded by the people they love most.