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{remembering memories :: dates with Zack}

January 4, 2011 · 27 Comments
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When Zack and I met in college we were broke and had to get really creative with our date nights. One of my favorite memories about dating Zack is all the walks we would go on {walks & talks}. Some times we walked to the campus water fountain, other times we would get coffee. Some times we just walked :]

The other day Zack and I walked to the neighborhood cafe to get a cup of coffee before work. It was so special to spend the morning with him on a fun, inexpensive date.

Zack and I have been “a couple” for ALMOST 7 years *snort*. This spring will be our 7th year together. We dated for 4 years before we were married and this June will be our 3rd year of marriage ♥. Where the time has gone? — I do know the answer to this! The time is stamped on my head and my heart :]

Remembering memories about Zack warm my heart. I’ll be sharing soon how we met/dated and a little bit about our wedding. My husband — he is very special to me. I love you, Zacky! xoxo.

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  1. hiyaluv says

    January 4, 2011 at 7:25 am

    i adore your posts always. :)gina

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  2. Mandi says

    January 4, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Aw that’s so sweet. :) Congratulations. You make such an adorable couple!

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  3. Shelby says

    January 4, 2011 at 7:55 am

    So so sweet!
    Cannot wait to here more!!

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  4. April Foss says

    January 4, 2011 at 7:57 am

    I have never met Zach, but through your blog, I can tell you two are such a sweet and caring couple.
    ps-I am gathering questions. I will get back to you soon on a time. Busy around here:)

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  5. Sarah-Anne says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:34 am

    I second april’s comment! you two look so. happy. together and it makes me want to cry…in a good way, because I know that if I wait on the Lord, he’ll bring me my Zack and I’ll be happy as well! :)
    Great post, Maggie!
    Sarah-Anne

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    • Gussy says

      January 4, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      i know we’ve talked about this before, but you totally have it right. just wait :] God will bring you someone so special and you won’t regret having patience.

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      • Sarah-Anne says

        January 4, 2011 at 8:40 pm

        yep, we have talked about it before! i’m not sure if i thanked you for the emails you sent, but i want to let you know you’ve been such an encouragement to me! :) i don’t know may ppl who want to chat marriage and such with me, haha!
        so…thanks, maggie. it means more than you know to me.
        Sarah-Anne

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  6. Lauren says

    January 4, 2011 at 9:20 am

    aww – I can’t wait!!! We just celebrated 7 years as a couple in Dec… we dated for a little over a year before our wedding day! :) Can’t wait to read more!

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  7. Ashley says

    January 4, 2011 at 11:33 am

    How sweet! I love that you two had to get creative with your dates. Walking and talking sounds like a perfect date to me. I love the love you have for him!

    -Many Smiles
    Ashley

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  8. ashley says

    January 4, 2011 at 11:36 am

    so sweet! I don’t know Zach, but just from reading your blog, I can tell he’s such a sweet guy! Love reading you buy the way, and I hope someday soon I can buy a Gussy tote! I’ve only been drooling over it ages!!

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  9. Meghan says

    January 4, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    You all are adorable! So sweet!

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  10. Laura says

    January 4, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    You and zack are too cute!

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  11. Laura @ Just For Love says

    January 4, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Aww, Maggie that is so sweet!! My hubby and I were young sweethearts too : ) Well, we’re still young, haha, but you know what I mean! We dated through high school and college. March will be 9 years for us and June will be our 4th wedding anniversary. Time DOES fly doesn’t it? It is such a blessing to share such special history with the one you love : ).

    Hope you have a great week, friend!
    Lots of love,
    Laura

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  12. Suburban Sweetheart says

    January 4, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    What a sweet post. Looking forward to reading more about you two!

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  13. Emily says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Aww me and my now husband use to go on walk & talk dates! Best cheap date there is for college kids lol. Oh I thought I’d tell ya I used a picture of my Gussy bag for my Project 365 today, I am in love with it;)

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  14. Traci @ Ordinary Inspirations says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    u guys are so cute!

    <3 Traci

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  15. Emily @ The Pilot's Wife says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    So sweet. My husband and I started dating when we were 17 (Feb 2001) so we are coming up on *gulp* 10 YEARS. That is craziness to me. We had our share of cheap dates too. :)

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  16. Kate says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    So sweet! My hubby and I did the same thing in college, and still now :) Keep making memories like that!

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  17. lindsey - the pleated poppy says

    January 4, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    awwww, zacky-poo! you guys are so stinkin’ cute!

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  18. Mackenzie @ Whatever, Gatsby says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:15 am

    awwwwwwww! this made my heart so happy! i love your explanation of where the time has gone. it’s true! head and heart, the time is all there! this is too cute for words, makes me antsy about finding my own cute boy of my own to take on walks.

    …sounds like he is a dog, but you know what i mean :)

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  19. Lauren says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Awesome! I love hearing stories about how people met their spouse! I feel like it’s a really great way to get to know people and usually one of the first things I ask a new friend.

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  20. Nicole says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:56 am

    OMG you guys are adorable! Time does fly by. My husband and I have been together for almost 8 years (I had to actually think about it. I didn’t realize it had really been that long) and married for over 2 years. I remember the first time we met and the first time we kissed like it was yesterday. Our cheap dates usually consisted of cruising around in his ’89 Mustang in the summer. He still has that car, and we still drive around like we did back then. So many good memories…..

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  21. Mama Gus says

    January 5, 2011 at 8:14 am

    It warms my heart that you two are so (sew) in love! Thinking of you brings a smile to my face every time.

    xoxoxoxo

    Mom

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  22. Bethany says

    January 5, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Hi! Coming to visit from Kristin (Hope Unfolding). . . LOVE your precious blog! How cute are you?!?!?

    Love this post, too. My hubby and I are new parents, so we have lots of “dates” at home, after she’s in bed. It’s really all about enjoying each other!

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  23. Rylie Craft says

    January 5, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    awww. I love this, it’s so cute! :)

    -rylie from
    http://www.outnumberedblog.com

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  24. danielle says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    so sweet.
    why are you so cute!?

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  25. Chelseabird says

    January 12, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    Awwh, I love this post!

    My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over four years, and I remember going on lots of little coffee dates in those few early years. However, we still go on lots of coffee dates and really enjoy our time together<3

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