Their Home: Sold their single-family home in Iowa last November. They moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and now rent a 950 sq.-ft. apartment.
How They Met: Abby and Brendan both worked at Abercrombie & Fitch in college. They were running late, and he stole her parking spot. She was trying to explain to her manager why she was late when Brendan walked around the corner. She pointed out the jerk that stole her parking spot and made her late. Her manager said, "Abby, have you met my little brother Brendan?" Her manager became her brother-in-law.
Ages: Brendan is 28; Abby is 25.
Years Together: 5
Married For: 2 years in September
Careers: Brendan is a financial adviser; Abby is a youth counselor for at-risk teenage boys.
Baby Clock: 2 to 3 years until they try to conceive
Fight Most About: They really don't fight, but they do disagree about spending money and not communicating well enough.
Biggest Worry: Losing one another
Fantasy Buy: A two-week vacation to Santorini, Greece
Who Makes More: Brendan
Interests & Hobbies: Playing golf together
Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings and Twins
Who Loves to Cook: Abby loves to cook, especially Greek cuisine because Brendan is Greek.
Splurge: Their Jaguar
Guilty Pleasures: Brendan’s is golfing and playing his Xbox 360; Abby’s is shopping.
Have Sex: 3 to 4 times a week
Favorite Vacation Spot: Cruise to Greece, Italy, and Turkey with Brendan's whole family
Anniversary Gift: Weekend at a bed, breakfast & couples spa
Spend the Weekends: Taking advantage of all St. Louis has to offer, playing golf, eating out, and enjoying the lake near their home
On Weeknights: They come home from work, cook dinner, watch their favorite TV shows, and go to bed.
More About Abby & Brendan: They’ll only be living in St. Louis until the end of the fall because they’ll be moving back to Abby’s hometown in Iowa. Brendan will be working with his in-laws at their financial planning office.
by Caitlin Losey
4/30/08
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