Hindsight is 20/20 – and that is an understatement. On one hand, it is too bad we only have one wedding – because after the wedding, each couple understands much more of what they would like in a wedding. Before the wedding, we don’t know what we’re doing! At least that was the case with Eric and me. Eric had a lot of big ideas. Our wedding theme was “the four seasons” and he wanted the sanctuary transformed into Christmastime and would have been thrilled if it could’ve been turned into a winter wonderland (in the middle of June). Strange, considering how much he hates snow. ~smile~ Mainly, … [Read more...]
What to do After the Proposal (Preparing for the Wedding, Part 1)
When Eric and I were dating, I knew a proposal was coming; I just did not know when to expect it. He asked me to keep my ring finger “free” so he would not have to remove a ring when it came time to put the engagement ring on my finger. For the most part, I complied with his wishes; however, when we went home for Thanksgiving, I put my college ring back on so my parents could see me wearing it. It was a gift from them and I wanted them to know I liked it! When Eric noticed it, he questioned why my ring finger was “taken.” Perhaps I thought he was a bit silly for caring – especially since … [Read more...]
It’s Me or the Dog! Prioritizing People and Pets (Pet Week, Part 3)
Sadly, my dad is not a dog person. He has learned to love Ramsey (even though he is still grossed out by her slobber and won’t pick up her lawn deposits), but he probably won’t ever have a dog of his own. When I was about ten, my grandma brought us a puppy. Though I cannot remember the breed, I do remember this dog being a yipper. Yip, yip, yip... all night long! We tried letting him sleep in the laundry room, but no one could get to sleep with the racket he was making. I knew nothing about dogs at the time, so I had no idea how much he needed to be near us. He was in a new, scary place, … [Read more...]
Wag Therapy! Can Pets Enhance a Couple’s Connection? (Pet Week, Part 2)
The first few days we had Ramsey were not as smooth and fun as we expected. She was getting used to a new home. She was exploring everything. And... she was an early riser! At 6am the “whiner alarm” would ring. I’ve heard that a baby’s cry is the most distressing sound to the human ear. I think a puppy’s whine has to be number two! It set our teeth on edge! Morning of day two, I remember watching my neighbor get in his car to go to work. I was actually jealous of him. For months, all I could think about was coming home to work and getting a puppy; but, when my dream had come true, I felt … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Ramsey! Connecting with Pets for Good Health and Well-Being! (Pet Week, Part 1)
It seems like only yesterday we brought our sweet little Ramsey home from the breeder. She was about ten pounds and the fluffiest little sweetheart you ever did see. For years, I dreamed of having a golden retriever. Some days at work, I would think about how good it would feel to go home and cuddle with a puppy. When Eric and I made the decision for me to leave the work force and come home to work on PreEngaged, we decided it was the right time to fulfill our dream of getting that adorable golden retriever puppy. Preparing for Cuteness We wanted to make sure we weren’t getting a dog from … [Read more...]
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