It’s happening!

After encouragement from her sister Greta, and friend Anna, Chaela took the plunge and signed up for a three month subscription on Match.com. Ben saw her profile within the first few weeks and sent a message. A few weeks after that, they met at Petaluma Coffee and Tea. She saw him first, as she got in line behind him. Watched him order his drink....he turned around and they smiled at each other. As the date went on, all the boxes got checked: emotional maturity, financial responsibility, spirituality, both of our kids go to Waldorf schools?! AND you do yoga, sing, and are taking dance lessons?! Click, click! As the dates continued, the bond and connection grew. It felt natural from day one. Like a dream, and like home. Like someone exactly like we were looking for in the other, but had never met before. Like, "oh, THIS is what we are doing now." Gradually we met each other's kids, while focusing on primarily building our couple relationship. Years two and three we incorporated more and more of the kids together. Three years in, we moved in together and two months later, on Chaela's 39th birthday, Ben took Chaela out for a wonderful dinner and proposed! She was absolutely wanting it, but completely not expecting it! Surprise.....we came home and told Payton, Zane, and Olive the news! We are going to be a family and be your step-parents! In year four we will tie the knot, with all of the love in our hearts for each other, and all of our family and friend's love and support around us. Thank you for being a part of our past, present, and future!