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He invited me to Hawaii within weeks of us knowing each other. Rightfully so, it's where he proposed.

The upside to teenagers sleeping in is that we get to sneak off to breakfast from time to time.

Kate knew Eric was perfect when a few weeks into dating he brought her dog, IzzABretta, a birthday cake for her 7th bday.

This is Emerson, aka Dr. Dribbles von Jiggle Belly, aka House Hippo. He's Eric's 9 year old brindle pit mix. Em loves when Grandpa brings hot dogs under his hat.

This is Capone. aka Buttercup, aka Baby Guy, aka Capona, aka Buttery Bean. He's Kate's 5 year old brindle pit. Emerson and Capone are sorta trying to learn to love each other....

Malikai, the tall one, Sid the brunette, Hunter the youngest. Eric's insta-family. LOVE!

Sid and Hunter invited Eric to Santa Fe for Christmas before asking they're mom if he'd be joining. Then separately asked their mom if he was coming. Guess they like Eric

Yes!!!