Our love story began at Hart Park, surrounded by the lively chants of Marquette High boys at a football game, nerves tingling amid the scents of far too much Axe Body Spray. After summoning the courage to introduce himself—though I was already smitten—soon after, we seized nearly every opportunity to be together (strictly as friends, of course)! One memorable evening, while his mom's trusty minivan parked outside my parents' house, he stood on the front doorstep, clutching a dozen red roses, and said, "Hello, lovely. Will you be my girlfriend?" And so began our whirlwind romance. Ever since, we've been inseparable, growing up as teenagers and navigating life's greatest obstacles together. From countless school dances, sports games to family gatherings, and earning Business degrees at Xavier and Dayton Universities and buying our first home together. Finally, we can proudly say, "We made it!" Now, as we approach our 10-year anniversary, excitement fills us for the future. From childhood sweethearts to lifelong soulmates, our love has endured, and we eagerly anticipate the next chapter of our journey as we say, "I do," embarking on a lifetime of love and adventure together.