Some love stories start with a spark. Ours started with friendship—a 12-year-long, ride-or-die kind of friendship. We were inseparable: going to the skatepark, hanging out at our friends houses, going to parties, always laughing, always there for each other.

Even when Jake moved to Arizona, our bond didn’t fade. We stayed close, with long-distance visits and calls keeping the connection alive. Life eventually pulled us in different directions, and we lost touch for a couple of years. But fate had other plans.

In 2022, we reconnected—and something shifted. One night at the movies with Waylon, he loudly asked, “When are you going to ask Jake to be your boyfriend?” And that was it. The moment that changed everything. From best friends to partners, we started building a life and a family rooted in love, laughter, and the kind of deep connection that only years of friendship can bring.

On Christmas Day, Jake proposed—and Waylon, with his big heart, summed it up best: “We are officially a family!”

We’ve always been meant to be. Now, we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with the people who’ve been part of our journey.