5 months pregnant

That's right, Leticia and I are five months pregnant with our first child. We are super excited and oh so happy. Oh, by the way, we got married:

Some important dates for us:

Jan 1st 2022: Leticia accepted my marriage proposal on Morro de Atalaia, Itajai, Brasil

March 22, 2022: We got married at the 1828 Reunion House in Chester, Vermont, USA

November 13, 2022: Cocktail reception at the Sanctuary in Easton, Maryland, USA

February 4th, 2023: Wedding Party at Rancho Valentim, Itajai, Brasil

Onwards with Love!

Tien

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Vermont1828house@gmail.com said…

Wonderful and exciting! Sending love your way!

April 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM

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