Connect How did your love story begin?

Dominic and I first met in high school, but life took us in different directions. Years later, we reconnected as adults and quickly felt a familiar connection. After a season apart, we realized how deeply we cared for each other. When we reunited, Dominic proposed, and we prayed at Saints Peter & Paul for guidance and blessing. Nearly ten years later, we are happily married, raising our 3 boys, grateful for the second chance that brought us here.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our honeymoon in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, will always be our favorite memory. We shared dinner in our old 1988 Bronco while it rained outside, soaked in the hot springs as snow fell around us, and experienced our very first couples massage together. Every time we think of Glenwood Springs, we’re reminded that the simplest moments often become the most unforgettable.

What would you do with $20,000?

First, we’d celebrate with our 3 children by taking a family vacation and making memories together. We’d also donate a portion of the prize to our local food banks. That donation is deeply personal to us. As a teen mom, I relied on the generosity of food banks to help provide for my family during difficult times. Being able to give back to families facing similar challenges would make winning so much more than the prize—it would be an opportunity to pay forward the kindness that was shared.