We met through a mutual friend. We exchanged phone numbers and began to text one another back and forth for a few days. Antonio finally said enough of this talking on the phone I want to see you! Antonio invited me to his house for dinner. He made a premade salmon from Costco, a salad and fresh fruit. Yolanda brought a 6 pack of IPAs and wore a dress and heels. Conversation was easy and familiar. We had the same morals and values and the relationships with our own kids were very much the same. We moved in together 7 months later and we haven't looked back since.

We drove to San Luis Obispo for the weekend. We stayed at the Madonna Inn and spent the first day at Pismo Beach. As we were walking the Pier we stopped to enjoy the view, Antonio dropped to a knee and Yolanda said, "Your really doing this?!!" with tears instantly. The entire day, anyone we passed, Yolanda put her hand out to show everyone that we were now engaged. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you in San Jose!