The year was ‘09. As friends, Kyle & Kristina roadtripped from IN to NY together. While on this trip, Kyle caught feelings for Kristina. Kristina was clueless but felt as though the friendship grew stronger. Fast forward 3 years later, Kyle graduated from USMC Bootcamp & the two friends had a lot to catch up on. While catching up Kyle shot his shot asking Kristina why they hadn’t dated before. Kristina, still clueless, laughed thinking it was a joke. This was no joke…

Our first kiss. After spending an evening together Kyle left Kristina’s apartment without kissing her. Regrettably, Kyle returned to Kristina’s door after a few short minutes. Opening the door Kyle tells Kristina that he forgot something, leaned into her and laid a big ‘ol juicy kiss on her lips. Stunned, Kristina rolled with it trying to embrace the moment she had been waiting for. What Kyle didn’t know before the kiss is that Kristina had just shuffled pizza in her mouth the moment he left.

2001 Kyle and Kristina became friends, their VERY awkward stages. 2011 Kyle and Kristina started dating. 2017 Engaged. 2018 married. 2019 baby boy 1 is born. 2021 baby boy 2 is born. 2021 we bought a house! We have created a beautiful life together and $20,000 would go towards the house we have invested in for our family. Two full time working parents with 2 kids in daycare, this generous award will help relieve stress & prevent debt for our family. We would feel tremendously grateful & blessed