And while I'm blogging,

I ought to acknowledge that today is my darling sister's birthday. It has been a joy to have her and her family so close. They are some of our favorite people in the world, and we are hopeful that soon they will live even closer.

 


Also, 15 years ago my life changed forever when this cute boy who was my very best friend picked me up from studying at the library and took me up Hobble Creek for a late night hike, whereat we promptly sat down next to the creek and preceded to broach the huge elephant in the everything that was the tension (the good kind) building between us and how we were falling for each other. He admitted that he didn't want to lose me, I admitted that I'd loved him since August 10, 1992, he said he wanted to marry me, I swooned, I Love Yous were exchanged, and finally, a first kiss. That was a pretty good night.


Happy birthday, Abby!

Happy engagement day, Steve!

Comments

Angela said…
Happy Birthday to Miss Abby, and Happy Engagement to you and Steve! Glad you guys had that talk. :)
March 22, 2012 10:50 AM
abby said…
Thank you Emily! You are our favorite, too, and I've always loved the story of you and Steve deciding to get married.
March 22, 2012 2:48 PM
AmyJune said…
Wait a minute. how did I miss the fact that you got engaged AND had your first kiss on the same night? Oh yes, I was in a foreign country at the time...but still how did I not know this.
March 22, 2012 9:22 PM
Heidi said…
What a sweet engagment story. Happy engagement Anniversary!
March 23, 2012 1:51 AM
Sarah said…
i love the you-and-steve-got-engaged story. definitely worth retelling every year.
happy birthday ab!
March 23, 2012 8:17 PM
lys said…
Love your story. I had no idea that you guys decided to get married before you even had your first kiss! (How did I not know this?!!) Happy engagement to you!
March 26, 2012 4:40 PM
amyegodfrey said…
Your post definitely made my lunch break better! You and Steve together=perfection! So grateful for you both. And for that beautiful birthday girl, Abby!
March 27, 2012 11:57 PM
Jen and her men said…
I also love that your first kiss was the night you got engaged. That's a great story! You guys are adorable. Then and now. Glad I get to know you!! :)
April 01, 2012 8:16 PM
Jord said…
I love your story and wish you a happy 15 year engagement anniversary!
April 02, 2012 10:29 PM
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