As in the beginning of all great romances, Carlos and Amanda met over chicken wings. Amanda looked past Carlos’ weird hat and enjoyed their conversation about traveling and a mutual love of Cuba. Carlos enjoyed being out with their mutual friends, eating chicken wings, and had no idea Amanda saw a “spark.” Over the next few months, they got to know each other by attending concerts for bands that Amanda pretended to like so she could spend time with Carlos. Eventually Carlos realized that Amanda was not only witty and pretty, but that she never said “no” when he asked her to get together. So he asked her on a date. Over the next two and a half years, Amanda taught Carlos to be a proper Minnesota sports fan. Carlos showed Amanda the many ways that chorizo and tortillas can be incorporated into any meal. Now they’ve moved into their dream home, expanded their family to include a puppy and a kitten, eaten many more chicken wings, and Carlos asked Amanda to marry him. We are so looking forward to starting this new chapter together, and can’t wait to celebrate with all of our favorite people.