Firsts
Hungover from the night before, we shared our first meal together in this small cafe in New Prague.
What is Ettlin's Cafe?
Just blocks away from our apartment, this special watering hole has full-sized wings and the best patio in St. Paul.
What is Sweeney's?
Coincidentally, this beautiful body of crystal clear water is a frequented by both the Jensen and Hermmann families.
What is Lake Syliva?
"In my life, there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've travelled so far
To change this lonely life"
What is I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner?
After just 1 year of dating, our first travel experience together was a 10 day trip to this city.
What is Amsterdam?
This cult-like obsession involving fermentation of flour and water has become a popular wintertime activity.
What is sourdough baking?
Set in Iowa, this weekend full of music and camping has been attended by Libby and the Jensen family in 2023 and 2024.
What is Hinterland?
"And I hold you every night
And that's a feelin' I wanna get used to
But there's no man as terrified
As the man who stands to lose you"
What is Beautiful Things by Benson Boone?
Our apartment in St. Paul is owned and operated by this eclectic trio.
Who is Marjorie, Charles, and Ricky?
This outdoor pastime rooted in simplicity and connection with our earthly surroundings is our favorite way to travel and spend time together.
What is camping?
This venue of unique bites and locally produced wine is the first place Libby met Connor's parents.
What is the Jomas Hill Winery?
"I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I wanna feel you in my arms again
And you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave
And it's me you need to show"
What is How Deep Is Your Love by The Bee Gees
This popular spirit carrying lore of poor decision making when consumed was the first shot we shared together at City Club (after the wedding).
What is Tequila? Libby took half and Connor finished it. How chivalrous?!
This mundane task is something we no longer have access to at home and has become an activity that we enjoy doing together.
What is laundry?
The fictional movie character most embodied by Connor and Zach during the trip to Portugal
Yoda who is?
"I thought love was only true in fairy tales
Meant for someone else but not for me
Ah, love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all my dreams
Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer
Not a trace of doubt in my mind
I'm in love
I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried"
What is I'm A Believer by The Monkees?
And I don't know what I'm cryin' for
I don't think I could love you more
It might not be long, but baby, I
I'll love you 'til the day that I die
What is Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish?
The skeleton of poultry and the sound you make while tickling a baby were the sources of these childhood nicknames for both Libby and Connor.
What is Chicken Bone and Boogaboo?
This animated movie involving a carefree cow who must find the courage to be a leader when, unexpectedly, he finds himself in a position of great responsibility was something we bonded over early in our relationship.
What is Barnyard?
This is the combined number of years our lovely parents, Marty and Anna, and Britta and Tony have been married.
What is 66 years?
"No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
'Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we oooooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do"
What is Lovin' You by Minnie Ripperton?