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Our Wedding

<p>Troy and I met through a mutual friend when we were teenagers. Our friend brought me to the church he attended. I attended a few times, but it was all the way across town and I couldn't always find a ride there so I stopped going. Our lives took separate paths before reconnecting on social media in 2021. At first, communication was minimal and was only us commenting on each others posts, but it began to steadily increase until finally in October 2022, he sent me his phone number. I remember looking at the phone number, not sure what to do, before finally sending him my phone number as well. We began texting back and forth and he would send me pictures of adventures he went on. I would hint that he should include me on the adventures, until he finally invited me to flashlight tours at The Winchester Mystery House. I wasn't able to make it to that event, but he then asked me to go to Christmas in the Park. We never got the chance because he was involved in a motorcycle accident. The night of his accident, I woke up to text messages from his friend Travis, saying he had been in an accident and was in the hospital. Travis kept me updated while he was there. Once Troy was released and at home healing, our communication continued. He lived alone and could not use his left arm. To make his life easier, I sent him an air fryer. He sent my kids and I a Christmas box filled with all kinds of goodies. Just after the new year, I injured my ankle and he offered to drive an hour and a half just to take me to the hospital. I was so confused as to what was happening and often told my friends that I wasn't sure if we were dating or not! While I was recovering from my ankle being injured, he invited me to his daughter's cheer competition. I accepted and met him at the competition, where I also met Alanna for the first time. Once the competition was over, we ventured off to what is now known as our first date, in Santa Cruz. I limped 9,000 steps on my injured ankle because I wanted to be able to enjoy our time together and not be limited. He was so quiet that I wasn't sure if he was scared of me or just not into me. At the end of the date, he asked if he could kiss me and I said yes. The rest is history! We're now almost two years into it and we're ready to spend the rest of our lives together!</p>

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I&nbsp;met&nbsp;Amy&nbsp;about&nbsp;9yrs&nbsp;ago,&nbsp;&nbsp;while&nbsp;selling&nbsp;Tupperware.&nbsp;&nbsp;We&nbsp;were&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;team&nbsp;and&nbsp;she&nbsp;came&nbsp;to&nbsp;my&nbsp;house&nbsp;to&nbsp;show&nbsp;me&nbsp;the&nbsp;system&nbsp;when&nbsp;I&nbsp;first&nbsp;signed&nbsp;up.&nbsp;&nbsp;We&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;hit&nbsp;it&nbsp;off,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;friendship&nbsp;began.&nbsp;&nbsp;We&nbsp;became&nbsp;neighbors&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;short&nbsp;time&nbsp;and&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;added&nbsp;to&nbsp;my&nbsp;extremely&nbsp;short&nbsp;list&nbsp;of&nbsp;people&nbsp;I&nbsp;trust&nbsp;with&nbsp;my&nbsp;kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;When&nbsp;I&nbsp;went&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;work,&nbsp;&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;one&nbsp;that&nbsp;watched&nbsp;my&nbsp;kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;Over&nbsp;the&nbsp;years,&nbsp;&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;always&nbsp;been&nbsp;there&nbsp;for&nbsp;me&nbsp;and&nbsp;my&nbsp;kids&nbsp;without&nbsp;fail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her&nbsp;role&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;and&nbsp;easily&nbsp;transitioned&nbsp;from&nbsp;friend&nbsp;to&nbsp;family.&nbsp;&nbsp;She&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;sister&nbsp;I&nbsp;never&nbsp;had,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;so&nbsp;lucky&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;her&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives!&nbsp;So&nbsp;of&nbsp;course&nbsp;she&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;one&nbsp;I&nbsp;asked&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;by&nbsp;my&nbsp;side&nbsp;on&nbsp;such&nbsp;an&nbsp;important&nbsp;day!&nbsp;Thankfully,&nbsp;&nbsp;she&nbsp;accepted!

Amy Green 

Grace started out as my "nail lady," and over the years, she has become so much more! She has such a great heart and is always helping others. I always look forward to our therapy sessions while I get my nails and toes done, and it's amazing that we can talk about anything and everything.  She humors my love of bling and adds bling to my nails and toes even when she prefers the look without it.  We're very similar in a lot of ways, and though she already told me she was going to attend,  I'm super excited that this amazing person said yes to being my bridesmaid!

Grace Andrada-Martinez 

Alanna&nbsp;completes&nbsp;the&nbsp;bridal&nbsp;party&nbsp;as&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;my&nbsp;bridesmaids.&nbsp;&nbsp;She&nbsp;is&nbsp;Troy's&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;and&nbsp;I've&nbsp;only&nbsp;known&nbsp;her&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;short&nbsp;time.&nbsp;&nbsp;In&nbsp;that&nbsp;short&nbsp;time,&nbsp;&nbsp;I've&nbsp;come&nbsp;to&nbsp;love&nbsp;and&nbsp;admire&nbsp;the&nbsp;young&nbsp;woman&nbsp;she's&nbsp;become.&nbsp;&nbsp;I've&nbsp;watched&nbsp;her&nbsp;transition&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;teenager&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;young&nbsp;adult&nbsp;with&nbsp;grace.&nbsp;&nbsp;I&nbsp;love&nbsp;watching&nbsp;her&nbsp;compete,&nbsp;and&nbsp;love&nbsp;listening&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;stories&nbsp;about&nbsp;school&nbsp;and&nbsp;having&nbsp;to&nbsp;adult.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;personality&nbsp;and&nbsp;humor&nbsp;blend&nbsp;in&nbsp;so&nbsp;well&nbsp;with&nbsp;me&nbsp;and&nbsp;my&nbsp;children,&nbsp;&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;easily&nbsp;become&nbsp;my&nbsp;bonus&nbsp;thing&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;with&nbsp;my&nbsp;things&nbsp;1&nbsp;through&nbsp;4.&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;truly&nbsp;blessed&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;her&nbsp;in&nbsp;my&nbsp;life&nbsp;and&nbsp;wouldn't&nbsp;be&nbsp;able&nbsp;to&nbsp;truly&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;without&nbsp;her&nbsp;being&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;day!

Alanna Martin 

Travis has been Troy's friend since high school.  He's been there for him through all walks of life and has always been there to help him out. He's the one Troy would call when he would injure himself (many times) and he's the one that kept me informed when Troy had his motorcycle accident.  We couldn't celebrate our special day without him by Troy's side as the Best Man.  

Travis Throwell 

Troy has known Mike for many years.  They met when he married a good friend of Troy's. For many years now,  him and his family have been a huge part in Troy's and his children's lives.  Whether they were camping or at the archery range,  they shared many adventures together.  Him and his family were there for Troy during some difficult times,  and they became more like family.  He always offered good advice and a church to attend.  Wouldn't have wanted to celebrate this day without him as my Groomsman.  We are grateful he said yes! 

Mike Hauckes

Robert is Troy's younger brother and was his partner in crime while growing up.  They've shared a lot of bike riding adventures on the old bike trail behind 101, and now share Harley adventures (Robert finally convinced him to come over to the dark side of Harley) . In life,  sometimes the only people that truly understand you are the ones that lived the same childhood.  Sharing many adventures together,  Troy couldn't have this adventure without Robert by his side.  

Robert Martin 

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Tina & Troy

Tina & Troy

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