Today marks two years from the day that Todd and I got engaged. I can’t believe it has been two years since that day, nearly four years since our first date, and Sunday will mark one year since our wedding day.
Like all relationships, we’ve had our good days and our not-so-good days. We’re about to welcome our first child into the world together and I’m looking forward to many more “together” moments.
engagement day, April 28, 2007
One of the things about our relationship that I’m most proud of is that the instant I met him, I knew I was going to marry him. I knew my parents would love him. I just knew. This was it. I don’t know how I knew, but it was obvious to me very early on that he was the one for me.
My parents instantly loved him and they tell me on a regular basis how wonderful he is and how lucky I am to have him. They’re exactly right. It had been a long time since my parents really liked a boyfriend and I was so happy to be able to enjoy spending time with all of them together.
The other night, Todd and I were at dinner with my dad at Mr. Friendly’s and one of my exboyfriends walked in. In the four years that Todd and I have been together, this has never happened. We’ve never run into an exboyfriend or exgirlfriend. He came over to the table with his girlfriend and introduced her. Then he hugged me, shook Todd’s hand, and hugged my dad. We talked about my large belly, talked about what they had done that night, said how nice it was to see each other, and then they went to their table and we continued to enjoy our dinner at our table.
When they walked away, my dad said, “Who was that?”
He honestly did not remember who he was. I know that Todd got a ton of satisfaction out of his question, but it really showed me how much my family loves Todd and how they truly thought that all of my other relationships before him were insignificant. It was my Garth Brooks “Unanswered Prayers” moment. It wasn’t completely uncomfortable for me (maybe a little for Todd), but we all realized just how lucky we are when the moment was over. God picked out the perfect person for me and brought us both to the same place at the same time when there were so many other places we could have ended up.
I told Todd later that night how lucky I feel to not have to run the risk of seeing any of his exgirlfriends from college or law school. None of them live in town and it’s just something that has never been an issue. I know a lot of girls have to exchange pleasantries with their husband’s or boyfriend’s exes and I feel so fortunate that I’ve never had to even think about that.
Happy engagement anniversary, TC! I love you!
Anyone else have any awkward encounters with your own ex or your significant other’s ex?
Aww Happy engagement anniversary, and happy early wedding anniversary!!!
Last May my current boyfriend and I ran into my ex at a very small concert at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston… my bf was the one to spot him because of the way my ex was staring at me! Him and his friends continued to gawk at us all night long… whatever!!
Happy engagement anniversary to you! 🙂
Running into an ex-boyfriend has happened to me and it was just weird!
happy engagement anniversary!
I haven’t had a run-in yet (at least with MY exs) but I hope it doesn’t happen…ew!
Happy Engaggement Anniversary. And I have been with my first, only and longest boyfriend for 2 years in June, so I feel that I am very lucky!
What a lovely post!
I feel very blessed to have met Lee when I did. Neither one of us were looking for a relationship but at some point we just knew it was meant to be. That doesn't mean we haven't had our fair share of ups & downs but we're committed to each other and there's nobody I'd rather be in the day-to-day with. He's my partner and I'm so grateful for that.
When Husby and I first started dating, we had an encounter with his BIG ex – the one he dated throughout college. I was meeting some of his friends for the first time, and she was seated at a restaurant directly behind me (so I had no idea what was going on). Husby didn’t say hello to her until the end of our lunch, which spared me any awkwardness. As we left, his friends all commented how much they didn’t like her and how great I was. That was over 5 years ago, and we are still just as happy as we were then.
Happy engagement anniversary. We haven’t had any run-ins yet and I hope that we never do. I think that I would feel very akward and uncomfortable.
not yet! and I don’t know if I’d be able to handle it if I did!
Oh, Erin, I could write a book- and Cat could probably fill you in. Let’s just say before Ed, I dated one of his best friends…who just happens to be the best man in a wedding this summer in which I am the maid of honor (his brother is marrying my best friend)…not so mention, Ed is in the wedding, as well- how awkward is this going to be???
oh geez, my husband and his ex are still friendly. They don’t talk or anything but if she is in town and they run into each other they are friendly. Her parents go to church with us and we had to go to her sisters wedding. Now that was awkward and I hated every moment. Especially being introduced to the ex girlfriend. It was awful.
Erin, I adore the white dress you are wearing in the second picture. It’s beautiful on you! Just thought you should know!
Happy engagement anniversary!
So funny that your dad didn’t know who it was! And that white dress in that last picture is absolutely adorable!
We see my ex about once a year around Christmas when a bunch of people from high school get together at a local bar…we are usually able to small talk a bit, but I’m very thankful that we don’t live in the same town! This is the same ex who showed up to my wedding, uninvited and…stoned! Thankfully, I never saw him there, and no one told me he was there until after I got back from my honeymoon.
We’re actually pretty good friends with my hubster’s ex, which is weird I guess, but she’s a great girl, and we get along great.
So there’s my awkward ex story!
Aww this post is so sweet!!! Happy Ring Day!! xoxo
Thankfully we’ve never run into any of my husband’s ex-girlfriends; I am super jealous, so I would definitely be faking my pleasantness! haha.
awww i love you and todd…he’s your lobster 🙂
I think of Garth’s song often, actually. My college boyfriend asked my parents for their permission– but it didn’t work out… Thank goodness!! J’s ex moved in right behind the last house we lived in. She told his friends that she saw us all the time in our yard and would always ask them really personal questions about us. Then, I started seeing her at the gym all of the time. It because even more awkward when I realized she was close friends with a friend of mine. The whole thing was a bit creepy… but somewhere along the way, I got over it. It didn’t matter anymore. Now, we’re getting married, and so is she… so it all worked out for all of us!
Cute story! We’ve never run into of my exes — but I actually ended up becoming friends with his Ex by the end of college — she even invited me to her bridal shower a few years ago. Pretty odd in retrospect.
Happy Engageversary!
What a very nice tribute.
No in-person ex encounters yet, although it’s inevitable given that we live in a town where my husband went to school, and are frequently in his hometown.
Happy engagement!! Love the pictures!
Happy Anniversary of your Engagement!! What a good picture of you two. My husband’s ex girl friend and I are in the same playgroup…I think my husband’s a little upset he doesn’t come up in conversation more 🙂
You guys are too adorable! I love it!! Sweet post! And I have often used the same song “Unanswered Prayers” to describe how I feel too!!
My hubby actually ran in to his ex in Victoria’s Secret this year when he was buying my Valentine’s Day gift! She was buying something to wear for her husband! AWKWARD!
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I love this post (especially the “unanswered prayers” moment – I’ve had that too), but what I really need to know is where that white dress is from in the 2nd photo. I love it!
I love this post! U are soo lucky to have todd and you two are adorable together… My parents always tell me.. you did soo good… and I also dated some bad eggs.. and have run into them…just goes to show how lucky we are:)
I love the unanswers prayers song…I remember when I was dating this guy who was totally wrong for me… and prayed we would get married! Thank goodness that never came true!!
Happy engagement anniversary my dear friend:)
You two are precious!!!
At my five year reunion, we were bombarded with both significant exes of my past. One’s a total d-bag that just glowered at us across the room, but the other one and my husband actually got along great! It was so awkward for me to see them chumming it up, but they loved it.. Good thing I wore good deodorant that nite!
Awe!!! This post warms my heart. Xoxo-BLC
Aww, so sweet!! Love that white dress!
Luckily, I’ve never run into my husband’s exes, and we’ve only ran into one of mine once–at a resturant, and you bet your bottom dollar I turned around and said “you know, let’s go somewhere else”. It was a terrible awful breakup and I was just not in the mood. Immature? Sure. Smart move? Yes.
First of all, Happy Engagement Anniversary!
2nd – That is such a cute white dress!
Exes – Last time I ran into one was about 4 years ago… with his girlfriend who he eventually married. Thankfully, it wasn’t weird at all. They are both great people who are meant to be together.
However, I do have a bit of a reverse. There is a guy that I have never been with (in any way, shape, or form), but have a “vibe” with. I have run into him with his girlfriend. Well… actually, his past two girlfriends. It’s always awkward. I’m pretty sure the gfs pick up on it.
I’d never do anything or say anything while he has a girlfriend. But, I also refuse to stop being his friend, either. I’ve seen him through 3 girlfriends… they’re gone and I’m still around. It make me a bad person, lol, but it’s the way it is.
Happy Engagement to you!!
Thankfully I have not had to meet anyone that Matt was involved with….and I truly never want to. I personally do not want to know anymore than I already do about who my husband was serious with…so I pretend they don’t exist 🙂
Ahh congrats! 🙂 Glad it wasn’t awkward for you and I haven’t had this issue thankfully.
Congrats!!! You two make a:) beautiful couple!
That happened to me. I was at the gym and I saw a girl just staring me down, making it VERY obvious. My friend asked if I knew her and I said, “Nope..but she does look familiar.” About 10 minutes later I got a text message from my then boyfriend saying something like “So I guess you’re staring down my ex!” I was in shock because a) I didn’t even realize it was her..and if I was staring…it was because she was staring at me, ha. b)I had NO idea they still talked.. he then had the nerve to say, “I hope you look at least look nice..” And that is why he is my EX!
Happy Engagement Anniversary my friend!! I am so glad you found your soulmate in Todd. I know you two complete each other exactly how God intended!! 🙂
Happy Engagement Anniversary 🙂
Happy engagement anniversary. And in regards to the question about exes, my ex unfriended me on fb out of the blue…apparently according to my bff she said that it was because his new gf was trying to find me on fb to ask all sorts of questions. WEIRD
What a sweet story! Happy engagiversary! I’ve never had any awkward encounters with exes, but my husband’s last gf before he met me was also named Amy. For a while when we first started dating, his friends referred to me as Amy #2 (I didn’t know at the time). As he and I became more serious, the ex got demoted to Amy #-1 and I became #1. This doesn’t really come up anymore, but your post reminded me of it and made me smile 🙂
You and Todd are so beyond cute! What a sweet post. Happy engagement anniversary!
Congrats on your anniversaries! You two are so cute!
I love the song “Unanswered Prayers” – I think about it when I’m hit with old high school/college memories. I live in the same town I went to HS in so I run into people from time to time. But I’ve gotten used to it for one and I try to think of it in a positive light: they all impacted my life (good or bad) and brought me to where I am (which I’m greatful for!). I feel thankful that I can catch up and see that they are doing well. I don’t know, maybe I’m weird!
Ummm… unfortunately nearly every day. My husband was married before and has children so there’s always the ex drama. ha! After 5 years of marriage, I’m pretty much indoctrinated into all things awkward and unpleasant.
We haven’t run into any of them yet..but whenever I hear about something one of them is doing or see pics that pop up on facebook, I get a sense of overwhelming gratitude for my Mr. No one will ever compare to him!
Love the post!!!
awe, so sweet!
What a sweet post 🙂
Happy engagement anniversary!
Oh, yeah. The awkward ex moment is a way of life around here. He lives with my sister and brother-in-law like we had originally planned (the plan was to have him live there until we bought a house and got married).
We’ve been broken up for 6 months and he STILL lives there, comes to family functions, and goes to church with me.
Awkward and uncomfortable are my middle names.
what a great post!!! happy engagement-versary!
i absolutely love that white dress, too – where did you get it??
I've been a silent reader for a bit… and just wanted to drop in to say hi & we share a special day. We got married the day you got engaged 😉 Happy engagement-versary to you! Indeed April 28 is a very special day! Oh yeah – and my hubby is a Todd too 🙂
I might have to hire you to be my stylist – LOVE that white dress 🙂
What a sweet post! LOVE the pics!
And to answer your ?s – I’m actually friends with most of his exes. In the end, they’re still people and the past is the past for a reason. 🙂
I haven’t run into any of my ex’s in a Loooong time– and I’m very thankful for that lol. I haven’t run into Mr. AF’s exes either!
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Happy Engagement Anniversary! I’m now dying to see a bump update pic! I really have a hard time believing I’m “tiny” compared to you! ha! But you’re sweet for lying to say that! 🙂
Hope you’re feeling great!
i have had an awkward run in with an ex.. its so hard to act normal haha.
love the sweet story and the pics are adorable!
My husband dumped a girl to go out with me. That girl ended up marrying MY BROTHER! Yes, we should just go on “Springer” right now, huh? Surprisingly, it’s not all that weird, but whenever my husband gives me a hard time about talking to another guy/old friend I have the ace in the hole, don’t I?
Happy Engagement and Early Wedding Anniversary! This was such a sweet post, and I have always had such a soft spot for that song.
you guys make such a pretty couple!
I actually officiated my ex’s wedding. It was a last minute thing, and they were in a bind since their minister was hospitalized, so since I am ordained, I agreed to do it. It wasn’t awkward for me or him or his wife, but it definitely shocked some of the wedding guests. 🙂
What a sweet post!! 🙂 I LOVE the song, “Unanswered Prayers,” and wonder what would happen if we ever ran into exes. You are a lucky gal, and Todd is a lucky guy! 🙂 Happy engagement anniversary! 🙂