Connect How did your love story begin?

In 2023, I moved to Arizona for a fresh start and met Jay shortly after. Despite believing marriage wasn’t in either of our futures, we fell in love. I soon met his two daughters and was blessed to become part of their lives. We married in an intimate ceremony June 20, 2025 and celebrated with family and friends a year later. Our journey reminds us that love and family often find us when we least expect them.

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

Our favorite memory is our wedding celebration on June 20, 2026. More than anything, we wanted to celebrate surrounded by our girls, family, and closest friends. Our goal was for every guest, especially the children as our youngest is autistic, to feel welcomed, comfortable, and included. Seeing everyone laughing, connecting, and celebrating together created an atmosphere filled with love and joy. Hearing our guests say they felt that warmth made the day everything we had hoped for.

What would you do with $20,000?

If we won $20,000, we’d take a small family trip to California to make memories with our girls. The rest would help us build a casita on our property—a place to welcome loved ones and, one day, a safe, independent home for our youngest daughter, who is autistic. More than a building, it would be a gift of security, love, and peace of mind for our family’s future.