After six months of phone calls and late-night video chats, I boarded a plane to Paris with equal parts hope and butterflies. The moment I saw him waiting for me at the airport, I knew our story was real. What began as a leap of faith blossomed into a love that bridged three cultures and two continents. Married in 2007, we built a life in Paris before returning to the United States in 2014. Together, we've raised five children and filled our days with love, laughter, & adventure.

One of our favorite memories is our recent trip to Armenia. Experiencing my husband’s heritage and the beauty of his homeland felt like stepping into our own Hallmark love story. Hand in hand, we explored ancient monasteries, charming villages, and stunning mountain landscapes, deepening our love for both Armenia and each other. Seeing the places that shaped his family and creating new memories together made the journey unforgettable, filled with romance, connection, and joy.

After raising five children, we’ve spent years putting our family first, celebrating joys and weathering challenges together. This would help ease the debt that comes with raising a big family and give us peace of mind as we begin a new chapter. We dream of strolling through Paris or reconnecting with our roots in Armenia, but first, we’d use it to build a more secure future. More than anything, it would be a gift of hope, gratitude, and write the next pages of our love story.