The Hauguels

Reece and I had quietly noticed each other for a couple of years while going to the same local gym. It was one of those unspoken things where we’d see each other on and off at random times, exchange the occasional glance, but that was it. We kept it simple. I didn’t even know his name! And I never imagined he’d be anything more than a crush... certainly not my future husband!! When we finally met, it happened at exactly the right time, the moment God knew we were both ready. Truthfully, I wasn’t looking for a relationship then, and I didn’t think I was ready for one either. But from that day forward, Reece has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible and discover things about myself I never even knew were there. I am so blessed God eventually brought us together. — Angelina Spring of 2024, I spent almost every evening at the gym, not to be healthy or get in great shape, but because I knew Angelina would be there around that time. It wouldn’t be until 3 months later for me to finally find the courage to ask her on a date. May 24th, 2024 I spent the night at yogurt land, looking across the table at my future wife. A night I’ll never forget. — Reece

Reece planned a cute little picnic date where he asked me to be his girlfriend. He got us sandwiches and chips from port of subs. Fruit and drinks from the grocery store. Legos for us to build together. While we were in the middle of putting our legos together, the sprinklers went off! It was seriously like a movie. We quickly packed everything up and moved into his car, where he popped the question! He was so nervous hehe xD Easiest YES ever! (Second to when he asked me to marry him lol) — Angelina Cut to 27 days later - I planned the perfect date to ask her to be my girlfriend. I knew I wanted a picnic, but then had to spice it up. We picked up our sandwiches and a fruit bowl. I brought a cute lego set for us to do together. And the cherry on top was this dainty little pandora bracelet. After a lovely evening at the park, we walked back to my car, where I showed her the bracelet, and stumbled over my words as I asked, “Will you, um, be my girlfriend.” — Reece

Every year Reece's family would vacation to Ocean City, New Jersey during the summer. Reece invited me to join him after less than a month of dating! They say you really learn a lot about a person when you go on a trip with them. And the entire trip was SO much fun, by then I knew he would be my partner through life forever. — Angelina 16 days later, some how I convinced this girl to join me on my family vacation to Ocean City, New Jersey. Ocean City had been THE vacation spot in my family for generations. Having Angelina there meant the world to me, and I had to make it an impactful trip. Little did I know, I’d spend every moment of the entire next week, quickly falling in love. After a week with her, I knew exactly what I wanted the rest of my life to look like. Complete servant leadership to Angelina, and Angelina alone. — Reece