It all started with a swipe and a conversation that was easy from the very beginning. And then we waited...because it only took Paul a few months to actually ask Lisa out. Bold strategy, I know.

When we finally did get together, we kicked things off with a casual hour-and-a-half drive between us, totally convenient right? But somewhere between all the driving, texting, and kid basketball across three states it turned out we actually liked each other - and still do.

Then we decided to take the next step and blend our families, which is a polite way of saying we introduced our six kids to each other and hoped for the best. What started as introductions quickly turned into shared routines, inside jokes, and everyday adventures. Somehow, between the noise, and constant activity, it all worked out...and we became a family.

We've built a life full of memories, jokes that probably only make sense to us, and plenty of beautifully imperfect moments. It's been fun, chaotic, and full of love. We are looking forward to this next chapter and all that it brings .