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Morganne and Aubrie Morales (right) fell in love in December of 2013 and tied the knot September 25th 2016. Meeting through mutual friends, just before Aubrie joined the military, their sparks would have to be put on hold. After five years, two deployments, and having her son Dylann, Aubrie's contract was over and she was happy to settle down. Morganne and Aubrie picked up where they left off shortly after Aubrie's return, with Morganne stepping in as 'step-mama'. Through the years together, Aubrie has another child, a daughter named Keilani on June 8, 2015.

 Dr. Heather Diaz finding baby Rhyatt's heartbeat, while Aubrie and Keilani listen with excitement, during a routine sixth month appointment at the Lancaster Family Heath Center in Salem. The couple, conceiving through IUI, ultimately had success after a couple years and many tears. This time it's Morganne with the morning sickness and swelling feet. A talented hairstylist and colorist, Morganne works a few days a week at Glamour Salon in Salem to stay busy before baby three comes. 

While Aubrie takes night classes Morganne takes care of the kids, Dylan and Keilani, and holds down the fort. Living in a quiet new housing edition the kids are safe to ride their scooters along the street and sidewalks. Morganne, an active mom, plays outside with them daily. "We are a very active family. We hike, camp, take bike rides, and do yard work together. We are a busy family, having kids doesn't mean we have to slow down" -Morganne

Nothing out of the norm here, Keilani wanting to help wash dishes, Dylann needing help, an the aches of pregnancy after a long day. When Morganne came into Dylann and Aubrie's life, as another mom, "it was difficult for us to adjust because he was so use to having just Aubrie for so long... at this point he doesn't remember life without me." As far as Keilani, Morganne was there from conception to delivery, "I have always been her mama... even though she isn't biologically mine, being her mom came very natural to me. 

After a winning game of little league baseball at the Crossler Middle School fields on the evening of June 6th this family is all grins. Aubrie (mommy), Morganne (mama), Keilani, and Dylann are excited to welcome Rhyatt Hayes Morales, expected to arrive September 25th 2018.