In 2003, I moved from Nevada to Washington to escape the heat and be closer to my lifelong best friend. Love wasn’t part of the plan. After joining a local gym, a new friend introduced me to Don. My first glimpse of him? Walking through the apartment in his boxers! Two days later, I asked him to be my Halloween date. He stayed the weekend… and never really left. Eleven months later, we were married, and 22 years later, he’s still my greatest surprise.

Our favorite memory is the Christmas my parents surprised our whole family with a trip to Disney World and our first Disney Cruise. Experiencing it with our kids, my parents, my brother’s family, and each other made it unforgettable. It wasn’t just the destination—it was the laughter, the adventure, and the memories we made together.

We’ve loved our home for 11 years, and winning $20,000 would help us finally give it the updates it’s been waiting for. We’d remodel our boys’ bathroom, update our shower, install artificial turf, and create an outdoor space that’s beautiful, low maintenance, and perfect for making memories with the people we love.