After more than 10 years of living in Austin, Melina took a leap of faith by purchasing her first home, and moving her and her son Porter to Corpus Christi, Texas.

Looking forward to being closer to her immediate and extended family, her and Porter packed their things and arrived in Corpus at the end of June 2023. The last thing Melina expected was to start dating someone - and fall in love.

Enter Daniel - tall, handsome, and charming, he instantly swept Melina off her feet with his sense of humor and genuine personality. He planned their first date and took her to Doyko Dauntaun and the rest is history. Daniel fell in love with Melina's infectious laugh, her dedication to motherhood, and with her son Porter. In return, they fell in love with him. They spent the next six months getting to know each other, meeting (and loving) each other's family, taking trips to Cabo and Nashville, and cheering on Porter at his soccer games.

On Christmas morning, December 25, 2023, with Melina's parents and sister present, Daniel got down on one knee and proposed to Melina. As soon as Melina said "YES!" the first thing out of Porter's mouth was "We're going to be a family!" followed shortly by "I'm going to have a stepdad!"

That Christmas morning became a day they would never forget, a day of new beginnings and endless possibilities. With Porter's innocent excitement and Daniel's heartfelt proposal, their journey as a family is just beginning, promising a future filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Daniel and Melina are thrilled to embark on the next chapter of their lives as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. With hearts full of love and dreams of a beautiful future, they look forward to the journey ahead, knowing that their love will guide them through every step of the way.

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