It was almost as if the universe wanted Alison and Matt to meet. While working across the country in 2010, part of Alison’s job description was to make follow-up calls to Lutheran churches. One of those churches was in Eugene, Oregon where Matt’s dad was the pastor. It also happened to be where Alison was going […]

I’m glad you’re here! Over the past couple of months, my blog has been silent. I’ve spent that time working closely with Benjamin Turner to give my blog a much needed facelift and many units of Botox. He did an amazing job importing past posts to my current blog and also taking my vision and […]

It was at the restaurant I used to work at when I first came across Rachael. Her mom teaches at an elementary school but also worked as a bartender a few nights a week. Sometimes I’d grade her papers when I didn’t have many tables in my section. I’ve always had a soft spot for […]

Dogs are the best. “Man’s Best Friend” is how the saying goes. Earlier this week I did one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I said goodbye to one of my best friends. Before our black lab Baylee, my family had a black lab named Jazz. Jazzy girl. She passed away when […]

Today’s proposal story is told from the groom’s perspective on how he proposed. Chris was a nervous wreck which makes the story much more entertaining. 🙂 An uncomfortable car ride, a month of anticipation…sit back and read how he did it!  “I actually had the ring for over a month and it took everything in […]