Love & Marriage meme
All married people should copy and post.
1. When was your "engagement" anniversary?
October 30, 1987
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary?
June 3, 1988
3. How long have you known your spouse?
Just answered this one the other day. 28 years plus
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged?
4 - 6 years depending on when you start counting.
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time?
She remembers meeting me at church in the hall. I remember meeting her and her older brother picking strawberries.
6. How old were you?
I was 11. She was 10.
7. Was it love at first sight?
For her yes. For me no.
8. Where did you go on your first official date?
We went to a church dance.
9. How did he/you propose?
We were at her parents house, and I decided I didn't want to wait for the 'right' time. So I asked her in their living room.
10. Where did you tie the knot?
At the Portland 4th Ward LDS church.
11. What was your color?
I remember lots of pink.
12. Where was your reception?
See # 10
13. The cake feeding?
The traditional wedding cake.
14. The reception?
We spent lots of time in the receiving line and not enough time mingling or eating.
15. What was your favorite moment?
The dinner afterward, just by ourselves as a married couple.
16. What was the funniest moment?
Listening to the video clips of all our guests, especially her younger brother.
17. What went wrong that day?
I forgot my ATM PIN. No money for the honeymoon.
18. What would you do differently if you had to do it all over again?
No much.
19. Do you still keep in touch with the people from your wedding party?
Mostly.
20. What is your spouse's full name?
Suzanne Marie (Willoughby) Allen
21. Do you have any children?
One of each.
22. How many?
Currently 2. We hope to add more someday soon.
23. Do you have any house pets?
We have an foster dog. Hanna. Boston Terrier.
24. Do you own a house or rent?
Neither.
25. Do you live in the country or town/city?
Suburbs.
26. What is one of your favorite activities to do together?
Go out as a family and explore.
27. Do you have a favorite vacation spot?
Wallawa Lake Oregon
Pacific City Oregon
28. How many siblings (including in-laws)?
12 total
29. What church do you attend?
We are members of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (commonly referred to as Mormons)
30. Is this the church you were married in?
Yes.
31. Do you work or stay at home?
Yes.
32. Where did you honeymoon?
Lincoln City Oregon
33. Leave a piece of marriage advice:
Compromise is a two way street. It isn't compromising if it is always the same person who is giving way. Also listen to each other.
1. When was your "engagement" anniversary?
October 30, 1987
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary?
June 3, 1988
3. How long have you known your spouse?
Just answered this one the other day. 28 years plus
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged?
4 - 6 years depending on when you start counting.
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time?
She remembers meeting me at church in the hall. I remember meeting her and her older brother picking strawberries.
6. How old were you?
I was 11. She was 10.
7. Was it love at first sight?
For her yes. For me no.
8. Where did you go on your first official date?
We went to a church dance.
9. How did he/you propose?
We were at her parents house, and I decided I didn't want to wait for the 'right' time. So I asked her in their living room.
10. Where did you tie the knot?
At the Portland 4th Ward LDS church.
11. What was your color?
I remember lots of pink.
12. Where was your reception?
See # 10
13. The cake feeding?
The traditional wedding cake.
14. The reception?
We spent lots of time in the receiving line and not enough time mingling or eating.
15. What was your favorite moment?
The dinner afterward, just by ourselves as a married couple.
16. What was the funniest moment?
Listening to the video clips of all our guests, especially her younger brother.
17. What went wrong that day?
I forgot my ATM PIN. No money for the honeymoon.
18. What would you do differently if you had to do it all over again?
No much.
19. Do you still keep in touch with the people from your wedding party?
Mostly.
20. What is your spouse's full name?
Suzanne Marie (Willoughby) Allen
21. Do you have any children?
One of each.
22. How many?
Currently 2. We hope to add more someday soon.
23. Do you have any house pets?
We have an foster dog. Hanna. Boston Terrier.
24. Do you own a house or rent?
Neither.
25. Do you live in the country or town/city?
Suburbs.
26. What is one of your favorite activities to do together?
Go out as a family and explore.
27. Do you have a favorite vacation spot?
Wallawa Lake Oregon
Pacific City Oregon
28. How many siblings (including in-laws)?
12 total
29. What church do you attend?
We are members of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (commonly referred to as Mormons)
30. Is this the church you were married in?
Yes.
31. Do you work or stay at home?
Yes.
32. Where did you honeymoon?
Lincoln City Oregon
33. Leave a piece of marriage advice:
Compromise is a two way street. It isn't compromising if it is always the same person who is giving way. Also listen to each other.