We’ve built a family, a business, and a beautiful life together. Twenty years later, we’re still each other’s favorite person.
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We met when I was 19 and Gary was 20. He was serving in the Marine Corps, and from the beginning, we both knew this was something different. Six months later, we were married. Most people thought we were crazy, but we believed in what we had. Twenty years later, we’ve proven that sometimes the best decisions are the ones made with your whole heart.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?It’s impossible to choose just one because our favorite memories have always been the ordinary moments that became extraordinary together. Raising our two daughters, building our business from the ground up, creating our dream home, and celebrating every milestone side by side. Every challenge has only strengthened our partnership, and after 20 years, we’re still each other’s biggest supporters and favorite adventure.
What would you do with $20,000?We’d use it to celebrate the next chapter of our marriage and create unforgettable memories with our family. Part would go toward an anniversary trip we’ve always dreamed of, and the rest would help grow the business we’ve built together over the last two decades. That investment would allow us to keep doing what we love while creating an even brighter future for our daughters.
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