So, it’s 2017. I’m walking into a brand‑new job in a brand‑new career, trying to look confident while internally chanting, “Please don’t screw this up.” Little did I know, at that exact moment, someone who would completely change my life was also walking in… probably thinking the same thing.

We met on our first day, two rookies pretending we understood the training materials. Our friendship started off simple: sarcasm, shared eye rolls, and laughing at things we probably shouldn’t have laughed at in a professional environment. Before long, I realized the best part of my job wasn’t really the job at all. It was her.

Lesson learned: if you’re funny (and moderately handsome), you might just meet the love of your life next to a Xerox that jams more than a 90’s boy band.

In 2018 we started dating. Dating Stephanie didn’t just mean choosing each other, it meant choosing a life that came with twice the love, because I gained a daughter too. From the moment Bella came into my world, she filled my heart in ways I never expected. She also immediately took on the role of keeping me humble, which she excels at, a little too well.

Fast forward to 2023. We’re in San Luis Obispo, standing in front of a sunset so dramatic it looked like Mother Nature was trying to say “this is it bud, lock in.” I asked Stephanie to marry me, and I asked Bella to walk beside me in the most meaningful role of my life. Thankfully, they both said yes, which saved me from having to dramatically walk off the cliff side and into the ocean.

After that, we bought a home built on love, commitment, and the kind of teamwork that involves arguing over thermostat settings and pretending we’re good at cooking viral TikTok recipes for dinner.

Now, on June 12, 2026, I get to marry my best friend and celebrate the family that means everything to me. It’s been one incredible journey full of surprises, growth, and more love than I ever imagined. The best part is, we’re just getting started.

In 2017, I was happily raising my daughter and building a life I loved when God decided I could use one more blessing. I had no idea He’d send my forever partner disguised as my workplace bestie.

What started with jokes, sarcasm, and casual conversations, quickly became the brightest parts of my day. Anthony made me laugh without even trying, and the world felt lighter whenever he was around.

Slowly and quietly, our friendship grew into something deep, effortless, and overflowing with love. Watching Anthony step into Bella’s life with so much intention and heart made me fall for him even deeper. It wasn’t just that he loved me, rather how beautifully he loved us.

Fast forward to 2023, during a sunset on the coast of San Luis Obispo, Anthony asked me to be his wife and made a commitment to Bella to love her as only a father could. It was a moment so perfect it felt scripted.

In 2024, we bought our first home and filled it with love, laughter, and the beautiful chaos of blending families.

On June 12, 2026, I get to marry my best friend in front of the people who matter most. My real-life fairytale: equal parts romance, humor, and God’s perfect timing.