here's abc's abbie boudreau. >> reporter: she's the first-ever bachelorette. lasting love 14 years ago when she gave firefighter ryan sutter her final rose. >> will you marry me? >> reporter: now two adorable kids later -- >> yay! >> reporter: trista and ryan are still in love and defying the odds. >> simon cowell sat on the couch with me and he's like, i give it two weeks. oh, yeah. >> this is gorgeous. >> thank you, we love it. >> reporter: choosing to move away from the spotlight, the sutters live in a small town near vail, colorado. >> it's an awesome place to raise kids. >> reporter: ryan is still a firefighter and recently started a blog. >> you're going to be turning 10? >> reporter: trista an author and busy mom. >> what is the secret to a happy marriage? >> forgiveness is a big one because no one is perfect. neither of us are perfect. >> reporter: as for bachelor nick's dramatic season, the couple has advice starting with corinne. >> eventually it has to get like serious if you want it to get serious. she's got to go because she's just a distraction.