Occupation 

Executive Protection 

Education

Some College

Hobby

Trail running, trying new coffee shops, photography & finding new places to travel

Favorite Food

Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Mexican food & ANYTHING with BACON!

Favorite TV Show

HGTV & fitness inspirational documentaries on YouTube

Favorite Activity

Going to the movies, getting desserts, & going on little road trips

Favorite Sport

Hockey & watching Spurs basketball games

Occupation 

Applied Behavior Analysis 

Education

Master's Degree

Hobby

Photography, arts and crafts, baking & watching TikTok's

Favorite Food

Mexican, Italian food & sushi

Favorite TV Show

Friends, Selena & Stepmom

Favorite Activity

Going to the beach, getting desserts or coffee, shopping & going to the movie theaters

Favorite Sport

Softball

Our Story

We met in 2012 through a dating app and, after a few days of chatting, met for our first date at a Starbucks. It was simple and casual, but felt perfect. We talked for hours about our pasts, families, likes and dislikes, and the importance of our faith. By the end of the night, we both knew we had found something special.

Over the next 7 years, we built a strong foundation through travel, shared memories, holidays, challenges, and celebrating each other’s accomplishments. After 7 wonderful years of dating, we got engaged and were excited to begin the next chapter as husband and wife.

We planned a Catholic Church wedding for May 2020, but COVID forced us to cancel our original plans. What mattered most was marrying each other, so in June we had a small, intimate ceremony in Jonathan’s parents’ backyard with close family and friends, live-streamed for loved ones near and far. We even celebrated with a drive-by car parade, which meant the world to us.

From the beginning, we hoped and prayed to one day celebrate our marriage before God in the Church. In 2022, that dream came true. Receiving the sacrament of marriage with God at the center was incredibly meaningful and fulfilled the vision we had always hoped for.

Our Home

We moved into our modern farmhouse-style home in 2021 and have loved building a life here together. It has a master bedroom, an office where Melissa works and does her arts and crafts, a guest room for visitors, and an extra room we’ve always hoped would become a nursery.

Our backyard is open and perfect for gatherings, and we love dreaming about the future—adding a swing set, setting up summer water activities, or simply enjoying time outside as a family.



We’ve added personal touches to every room to make our home feel warm and welcoming. The nursery is the one space we’ve saved. We planned to be cozy and peaceful, with classic charm, modern style, and warm, neutral colors perfect for a little boy or girl. We can’t wait to fill it with meaningful details and memories to make it a special space for our future child.

Our home is a short walk from neighborhood amenities, including a pool and a new playground coming soon. We live in a small, quiet, family-friendly neighborhood and love how peaceful it is. One of our favorite things is seeing kids playing outside and greeting neighbors on their walks. We also enjoy spending time visiting local farmers' markets, watching holiday parades, attending rodeos, and practicing our faith by going to church together.

Our home is surrounded by great school districts where we plan for your child to attend. Since moving to our city in Texas, we’ve felt so blessed by the activities and opportunities around us. We have all the essentials nearby, along with our favorite shops, restaurants, and a movie theater, where we look forward to visiting with your child.



Our city offers plenty of family-friendly fun, including amusement parks, outdoor entertainment areas, a great local zoo, and children’s museums. Along with cultural events and activities throughout the year, there’s always something new to experience. Just outside the city, we love exploring rivers, trails, and state parks—perfect for making memories together.

I was born and raised in a small dairy town in Southern California. I grew up in a loving home rooted in strong Catholic faith and surrounded by an amazing, supportive family. My parents have been married for 39 years, and through them, I’ve seen what a strong and loving marriage looks like. They still live in the house I grew up in, but plan to move closer once my dad retires at the end of the year.



I’m the middle of three siblings. My older brother has a daughter who recently became a mother, and my younger sister is married with three beautiful children. They live in Texas, so we’re lucky to see them often. We’re also blessed that some of our family with young children have moved nearby, allowing Melissa and me to make special memories with them throughout the year.

My parents instilled strong values in me and have always supported my dreams. They love spending time with their grandchildren and are thrilled to welcome a new little one into the family. They visit often and are already planning to book vacation rentals around Texas to spend even more time with us. They are so excited to see Melissa and me become parents and continue to pray for us and for you during this journey.

Melissa's Family

I grew up as an only child with my mom and dad. During my childhood, My dad introduced me to the outdoors, especially the ocean, which has become a place very close to my heart and something I can’t wait to share with our future child. He taught me to appreciate the little things in life and sparked my love for gardening, being handy, fishing, and simply enjoying nature.

My mom nurtured me in many ways, especially through her cooking. I’m so excited for her to share that with her future grandchild through little cooking classes together. As an only child, she made sure I was always surrounded by family and friends and encouraged me to stay active and involved. She supported every hobby I fell in love with and often made sacrifices to keep me involved.



During my teenage years, both my mom and dad were firm with rules, teaching me discipline, respect, and responsibility. When I was 19, they separated, but both have remained important parts of my life. My dad still lives in California, and while we only see him a few times a year, we’re excited for him to spend time with his first grandchild. My mom remarried and now lives just minutes away from Jonathan and me, and we can’t wait to see her embrace her new role as grandma.

Jonathan & Melissa - A Look Into Our Life

Meet Benji

Melissa became a dog mom when Benji was just a tiny puppy. A year later, she met Jonathan, and from the start, he loved Benji just as much. Benji is a Maltese Shih Tzu mix who was, and still is, a playful little ball of energy. Although he has slowed down a bit with age, he’s still the same cute, fluffy pup who now enjoys long naps, short bursts of attention, and relaxing in his favorite beds surrounded by his toys.

His favorite holiday is Halloween, and he loves dressing up in a new costume each year. Over the past 13 years, Benji has been like a child to us. He has traveled with us on planes, gone on countless car rides, and brought so much joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories into our lives. Most of all, he has given us a glimpse of what parenthood is like. We are so excited for Benji to become a big brother and to see him share his sweet and loving spirit with our future child.

Family Traditions 

Christmas is our favorite holiday, and one of our favorite traditions is decorating the tree with meaningful ornaments. On Christmas Eve morning, we visit Melissa’s mom to make her homemade tamales, a tradition passed down since Melissa’s great grandmother. On Christmas Day, we attend morning Mass and spend the day with Jonathan’s family enjoying homemade food and exchanging gifts.



With our future child, we plan to continue attending Easter morning Mass and spending the day with loved ones, including Easter egg hunts with little cousins. We enjoy cooking different meals each year, from carne asada on the grill to hamburgers and hot dogs, and Melissa can’t wait to dress our future child in cute spring outfits.

Thanksgiving fills our home with the comforting smells of food and togetherness, and we look forward to celebrating as a family and making our child feel deeply loved.

We also cherish birthdays and can’t wait for future parties, especially the moment we get to sing happy birthday for the first time.

Melissa loves the fall season, and we look forward to decorating with spooky friendly décor, painting pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, and wearing fun family costumes for trick or treating.

Friends

Since moving to Texas, Melissa and I feel so blessed to have gained an amazing group of friends who have truly become like family. We have a diverse group of friends—some with kids, some without, but one thing is certain: they can’t wait to meet your child and welcome them with open arms, creating a strong community around them.

It’s been special watching many friends from back home in California move here to Texas. Their presence gives us a sense of home as we begin this new chapter together as Texans. We’ve made wonderful memories with them—going on day trips, having cookouts, relaxing at each other’s houses, visiting rodeos, and taking beach trips.



Melissa and I are intentional about who we surround ourselves with. We want to make sure your child grows up surrounded by culture, positivity, support, and love.

Adventures Together

Over the last 13 years, we’ve explored so many new places and plan to continue discovering all the world has to offer. Many of our adventures have taken us along the West Coast, where we embraced the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, from the beaches of Southern California to Big Sur, San Francisco, and up through Oregon. We’ve also spent time exploring various national parks and look forward to creating even more adventures beyond Texas with our future child.



In recent years, our adventures have included visiting new cities, exploring downtown areas, trying new restaurants and shops, finding fun local activities, and simply enjoying a movie at the theater or relaxing at home.