This is our story.

We often discuss how we are the glue that holds our family together. Ryan is the second youngest of four, and I am an only child. Ryan's amazingly dramatic sister, self-seeking brother, other sensitive brother who is a young father, and two hardworking parents make for a full house. Everyone has recognized how his role has helped their family stay together.

I'm the only one, and when I didn't have my nose buried in a book, I was reprimanding my parents for raising their voice at each other. Luckily they had sense to listen to that voracious four year old, and our family has at least gotten this far.

Our calm, comforting demeanors provide a source of authority and understanding for our families.

Luckily, we found each other and, with all this glue, our love is pretty sticky.

This blog is our story, as we are just starting out together. We have been dating about 2 years and we are both ready to leave a trail of gluey footprints behind us as we take steps into our new life.