We often have “ongoing conversations” in our household. Do you know what I mean? Something that you and your husband talk about for a while, you don’t totally resolve, maybe you have an assignment to bring to the table the next time you talk about it, someday to reach a conclusion. Am I alone here or does this sound familiar? These aren’t necessarily negative conversations – just something you want to decide on together.

Right now a big ongoing conversation is, “What should we do for our 10 year anniversary?”

A big trip? Something in Europe? New Zeland?? But like everyone else, we’re trying to save money. Should we just do something smaller and more local? Thanks to Quicken, I’ve already scoured through our previous vacation logs and categorized expenses, pinpointed where the greatest line items are, and checked all of our points with hotels and airlines.

I think I’ve waffled so much because I don’t mind where we go. The PERSON is much more important to me than the PLACE. I will love going anywhere to hang out with John. But still, if you have a killer idea, let me know!!

I was lucky to get to take these engagement photos for a sweet couple just before Christmas. I wish them all the best in their marriage!

She’s always wanted to get married here. A beach wedding, right outside of the Hotel Del Coronado. So Billy knew the perfect place to propose. They were going on a dinner date, and Billy wanted to surprise her. Driving through Temecula, he took one of the exits . . . and got back on the freeway. Where are we going?? Kaila asked. Billy smiled. Just wait and see. It was a cute little Italian restaurant, right across from the Del. Yummy food, fancy prices. Kaila smiled, and wondered. During dinner, Billy got up from the table only to return empty handed. Beautiful dinner, no ring.

Let’s go for a walk on the beach, Billy said. He took her to exactly the right place on the beach. He knew it was the right place because this particular spot is booked up over a year in advance, and already, for a certain day next summer, it was reserved for he and Kaila. Will you marry me? Kaila’s joyful response knocked him over. Literally!

When we met at the Del, Kaila and Billy looked SUPER familiar to me. Do you ever have the feeling that you should know somebody? That’s totally how I felt when Kaila reminded me that she and Billy had tagged along for a friend’s senior photos. I was so thankful she jumped in and told me!! Now that I’ve gotten to spend more time with Billy & Kaila, I am really excited to be a part of their wedding next summer!!