Still Sweethearts B y M i r i a h H a m r i c k Romantic sparks can fly in the most unexpected places, but what happens after the rush of first kisses and recently uttered vows? Three couples married in Junes of the not-so-distant past share the lessons they have learned. Whether they are chasing promotions or chasing toddlers (or both), these couples have found time to keep the connection alive. Timothy & Janie McAuliffe M a r r i e d J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 0 7 After tying the knot at the New Hanover County Arboretum on June 16, 2007, high school sweethearts Timothy and Janie both spent some time in classrooms. Janie earned a graduate degree in marine biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington while Timothy began a career as an elementary school teacher. A son, Louis, joined the family on April 29, 2013. Janie says it’s been a whirlwind, but the couple is ready to give Louis a playmate soon. Janie and Timothy agree their relationship is improving with age. “We’re still very much each other’s sweetheart,” Janie says. “He’s the AFTER “I DO” same loveable person but we’ve both matured and grown into new and improved models.” A little effort goes a long way in keeping the romance alive, even after days long with the demands of careers and parenthood. “I can’t remember a night we didn’t kiss each other goodnight. Even when you’re dead tired and the bed seems too big to roll over, you have to find the energy to give your honey a little kiss before you fall asleep,” Timothy says. DAN BAILEY PHOTOGRAPHY 28 WBM june 2014
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