After high school we went separate ways, but at the age of twenty-five our paths crossed again in a Walmart parking lot. Eventually, we became married with children! Spending practically everyday together since the day we were reacquainted. Our children were the focus of our lives, and we took our parenting very seriously. In fact, funds were limited at the beginning of our relationship, but that did not stop us from starting our own traditions like Netflix movie night, dinner nights at restaurants where kids eat free, and summer trips within driving distance. Our children loved staying in hotels! Building a family together strengthen our friendship as we learned to rely and trust each other. As a young couple we maintained our belief in God, and prayed together during life’s many challenges. Parenting, working, and attending school full time left little time for us. So we created another tradition by setting Sunday aside for the two of us because it was our only day off. As the children got older we began having date nights, and summer trips with and without the children. Currently, we are experiencing another cycle of life as proud grandparents.  We truly believe the responsibility of family helps us to stay best friends!