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September 29, 2017

Our First Date

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This past weekend Thomas and I decided to re-live our first and second dates.

We decided to meet up for drinks at the C&O bar. He got there first and was wearing a blue pin stripe button down (still my favorite shirt of his!) and jeans. I had on skinny jeans, Tom’s boots, and a black Stitch Fix blouse! I walked there, so I was a few minutes late, and when I spotted him I said, “You look like the guy I’m supposed to be meeting!” We were both smitten from the start, and I don’t remember how long we talked. He gave me a ride home in his truck and said he couldn’t wait for the next one.

So, the C&O bar is so special to us! It’s romantic and rustic and tucked into the basement of one of Cville’s finest dining establishments.

Dinner is served…

You can order the dinner menu down there, so it’s a great way to enjoy the menu in a more casual setting.

This past weekend we had the tuna, which was melt-in-your-mouth good, and duck gnocchi to start!

My entrée was rockfish over grits with micro greens and pesto, plus roasted corn to share!

Our first date was on a Tuesday, and I invited T over that Friday night for a fire pit and s’mores. He arrived looking handsome and ready to build a fire! We talked by the fire for hours, about soccer, iPhones, music, and growing up in Charlottesville.

So, last Saturday night we reenacted the fire pit night with Mazen.

Mazen LOVES fire pit nights, and he likes to take charge of the tasks. He wore Thomas’s headlamp and gave us all instructions on how to get things set up.

I was in charge of the s’mores!

Sparklers are always involved too.

Turned out I had chocolate all over my face when we went back inside!

Our third date was a meet-up at T’s house to watch the very first Game Of Thrones episode. And then the rest, as they say, is history. We both admitted we were waiting for red flags, but as time went on, they never appeared. Everything about our relationship has felt so natural and easy-going from the start.

I think this was our first photo taken together, a few weeks later when I was T’s date to a friend’s wedding.

It’s hard to believe our own is coming up so fast. I didn’t share so many pictures from our first few seasons together, but here’s a bunch!

We couldn’t be happier! <3

Have a great weekend, friends!

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  1. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    September 29, 2017 at 7:11 am

    Ahhh so sweet! Reenacting the first moments of your relationship always triggers the nostalgia!

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

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  2. Sally says

    September 29, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Aww – love this post! You two look so happy! I have such great memories of going to the C&O growing up. I actually am hoping to host our rehearsal dinner for our wedding there!

    Reply
  3. Tracey says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:28 am

    I loved this so much! You are such a beautiful couple. 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Chelsey says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:39 am

    This was really sweet! I’m a long time reader…but never poster 😉 I just wanted to say congratulations on your upcoming wedding…so happy for the two of you 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  5. Jamie says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Hi Kath! THanks for sharing. Its so nice to see how happy you are. Earlier this year my 10 year relationship ended. I am nervous about dating in the future. Just out of curiosity how long did you wait to date after you and Matt split? Did you try online dating? I haven’t been single since 2006 so I am just clueless and curious to hear what worked for you! Love your blog and have been reading forever.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:09 am

      I’m sorry to hear your relationship ended – hopefully it’s for the best! I wrote this post about stereotypes and my experiences dating.

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        September 29, 2017 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you! I remember skimming this post when you first published it but it wasn’t relevant to my life at the time. Thanks again!

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  6. Katie says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:07 am

    This is so sweet and brings tears to my eyes. A lot of what you said, the instantly smitten, the easy going, etc is very similar to my relationship, which only began a month and a half ago, but I feel already that it holds so much potential! Thanks for sharing this with us. I love, love!

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    • KathEats says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:11 am

      Yay good luck to you!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:08 am

    Love this! How did you and Thomas meet? And congrats on your upcoming wedding.

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    • KathEats says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:11 am

      We technically met on the soccer field, but we connected on a dating app and might not have started a conversation otherwise!

      Reply
  8. julie says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:14 am

    that’s really great kath, you just look so freaking happy! i love the picture on the bottom left, totally a framer.

    Reply
  9. Jenna says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:25 am

    Love this post so much. It’s so great to see you truly so happy.xo

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  10. Leatitia says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:34 am

    Awww, such a cute little post! Have the most amazing weekend!! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Alice Kim says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:47 am

    And I couldn’t be happier for you two! You are radiating happiness 🙂

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  12. Laura Swanson says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Awww those pictures are so cute! Especially the silly one on the bottom right! I wish we knew when the wedding was, I’m sure you’re getting excited! What it hard to decide when to introduce Mazen to him? Was he nervous about meeting Mazen and having him like him?

    Reply
  13. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:43 am

    Congrats girly so happy for you!

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  14. Tarah says

    September 29, 2017 at 11:07 am

    That’s adorable! Did you meet online? How long have you been together? Congratulations!

    Reply
  15. elle says

    September 29, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    This is so cute! I love first date stories, and I’m so happy for both of you!

    Reply
  16. Aida says

    September 29, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    I love your first date story and very happy for you 3! This is off topic but will you be sharing co parenting experience or tips? As a stepmom, I like to learn about co parenting so I can do the best I can for my stepdaughter whose 8, and I met when she was 4.
    Look forward to your big day! Enjoy every moment and soak up all the love you both will be receiving. I just got married July 1.

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  17. Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    This is so sweet!! The fire pit sounds like such a perfect early date – plenty of time to talk, but also something to look at so there are no awkward silences 🙂 So happy for you!

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  18. Linda @ the Fitty says

    September 30, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I think the next time you revisit those restaurants, you should let the waiter know that you’re celebrating your anniversary or you’re just reliving your very first date so many years ago! I think it will warm them up on a human level, but on a business customer service level, they might give you something complimentary? 🙂

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  19. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says

    September 30, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    I love this! There is nothing better than love. When a couple is truly in love, you can just tell, as they beam. You beam.

    Reply
  20. Steph says

    September 30, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    SO happy for you two! My husband and I both attended UVa…and the C&O is the restaurant where we took our parents to dinner the first night they all met one another. Great choice!!

    Reply
  21. Pam K. says

    October 1, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Very nice pictures!

    Reply

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