A Little Love History

Several years ago, when I was in the thick of putting together my firstborn’s baby album, we visited my parents for the day… or weekend… I don’t remember.  What I do remember is digging in the high, recessed corners my parent’s closet where our incomplete {ahem} baby albums are kept.  Allow me to speak for my younger sister: “At least you have a baby album.”

I was just curious; hadn’t looked at it in awhile and wondered how I compared to my own baby girl, born 28 years later.  So I’m flipping through and I get to the “baby gifts” section.  Wanna guess who’s gift was written first?  An item from my in-laws!  So, I guess you could say that Lance and I go way, way back.

Love stories abound over at Heavenly Homemakers today.  Our story has so much history, so many twists and turns, that I couldn’t possibly make you read my ramblings get it all in one post.  Allow me to give you a little history lesson instead.

• our dads played slow-pitch softball together; they also took some masters classes together
• my grandpa (mom’s dad) played ball with Lance’s great uncles
• my mom grew up 15 miles from Lance’s dad (tiny communities, everyone knew each other)
• his parents live 3 miles from my grandparents (and two uncles)
• his dad and my grandpa are buddies, they fight play like the Hatfields and McCoys
• I don’t know who the Hatfields and McCoys are, but that’s what I always hear people say
• my dad taught in the Tiny Town where my mom grew up and where Lance’s family lives
• my dad stalked my mom through her 7 brothers, some of whom he was teaching and coaching at the time (Oh, wait!  That’s a different story!  Sorry ’bout that!)
• this all happened in a town even smaller than where I live — we’re talking pop. 300 max

So, there you have it.  We were doomed destined for life long love before we were even born!

Prepare yourselves, folks.  This is only the beginning.   I’ve so much more to tell you about our meeting and God’s incredible plan for our marriage.  It may take me a while.

In the meantime, gear up for a weeklong Valentine’s blogfest here at Finer Things.  I’m working with some very talented ladies this week to bring you A Valentine’s Exchange of Ideas and Inspiration, sponsored by Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles.

Here’s what you have to look forward to:

Monday: Kate shares some Valentine-y meal ideas over at A Simple Walk.

Tuesday: Laura hosts a special Gratituesday about things we love to be thankful for at Heavenly Homemakers.

Wednesday: JessieLeigh shares fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with little ones at Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles.

Thursday: Jessica hosts a Recipe for your Sweetie Swap over at Life as MOM.

Friday: I’m rounding out the week with a special Finer Valentine Things Friday here at The Finer Things in Life.

Be sure to visit us each day, as there is a very nice prize involved that you won’t want to miss!  Be sure to share your ideas, too!  We could all use a little Valentine inspiration.