Asa and Emily first met when Emily started bartending at Asa’s frequent after work hangout spot. Then came the pandemic… When things slowly started opening back up, very few people were coming to the bar. One night in June 2020, Asa was one of two total guests Emily had that evening. They had the chance to spend some time talking past the usual pleasantries and had instant chemistry. She was elated when he left his number on his credit card slip! If only it was legible…🙄 After texting two numbers she thought it could be, she got frustrated and found him on facebook and messaged him asking if he had left a fake number. 😂 Despite his poor handwriting skills, they started texting everyday and made plans to go on a date. When Emily backed out of their first scheduled date, Asa worried that it was over before it began. But they planned another date for July 15th and met at a local Irish pub for dinner. Emily was so nervous. She worried he would be less than impressed with her older car’s loud exhaust and that she wouldn’t be able to think of anything to say. They joke now about how nervous they both were and how Emily talked in circles and never even answered the question when Asa asked what her cat’s names were. He walked her to her car and leaned in for a kiss, which Emily initially dodged and instead started nervously laughing. He then asked if it was okay if he kissed her and she said yes. Swoon…. They made plans for a second date and were soon inseparable. They’ve been best friends and partners ever since.

Lola is the newest addition to the family, the dog we didn’t know we needed. Now that she’s here, it’s hard to imagine life without her. She brings us so much joy everyday! Asa has proven to be a very attentive & loving doggy dad & Emily loves teaching very smart Lola new things!