Our story begins in the fall of 2020 when we connected through an online dating site. Several days later we went on our first date, dinner and drinks at Tacos and Tequila. The date was October 12, 2020.

For Chad it was love at first sight. If you ask him, he'll tell you he knew that night that he had found his future wife. From the moment he caught a glimpse of her, everything around him seemed to fade into the background. There she was, laughter lighting up her eyes, and he found myself completely captivated. The world seemed to stand still, and in that instant, he knew his life was about to change.

Callie remembers feeling a whirlwind of emotions that evening. Nervous and a bit reserved at first, she found herself stepping into an unknown world, not realizing she was about to meet her future. His smile was the first thing that caught her eye, warm and inviting, yet she couldn't shake off the butterflies in her stomach.

Their first conversation flowed smoothly, each topic uncovering a layer of common interests, shared laughs, and mutual attraction. Despite Callie's initial reservations, she found herself drawn to Chad's genuine spirit and kind heart. As the night progressed, they discovered a connection that felt as comforting as it was exhilarating.

Since that first meeting, we've journeyed through the full spectrum of life's ups and downs together, each moment weaving us closer and embedding our connection deeper. Our love has been a beacon through it all, guiding us with its unwavering light. The joy of welcoming our baby boy into the world was a pinnacle that reshaped our lives, filling it with unimaginable love and a sense of purpose that only a parent can understand. We also embarked on the adventure of homeownership, creating a space that was distinctly ours, filled with dreams, laughter, and the promise of countless memories.

However, life has a way of testing the strongest of bonds, and ours was no exception. We faced our most challenging ordeal when Hurricane Ian swept through our lives, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. In a matter of hours, we lost everything we had built and accumulated over the years. It was a devastating blow, one that tested our resilience, faith, and the very foundation of our relationship.

Yet, it was through this adversity that our love proved its might. Together, we found the strength to rebuild from the ground up, leaning on each other and the unwavering support of our loved ones. This ordeal taught us the impermanence of material possessions and the invaluable treasure of family, love, and community. It underscored the power of our bond, a force that not only endures but becomes stronger in the face of adversity.

As we prepare to embark on this new chapter of our lives, we look back at that first meeting with fondness—it was the beginning of our love story, a story we continue to write with each day we spend together. And as we stand on the threshold of forever, we invite you to join us in celebrating a love that started with tacos, tequila, and two hearts finding their way to one another.