Real Couple: Heidi & Eric

Get to know this couple who met because they're both clumsy...

Their Digs: Own a 2,200 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial in Yardley, PA

Ages: Heidi is 30; Eric is 33.

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How They Met: They met on St. Patrick's Day in 2001. They were both out with friends and bumped into each other -- literally! They’ve been together ever since.

Years Together: 7

Married For: 4

Career: Heidi is a school counselor, and Eric is a regional sales manager

Baby Clock: They have a daughter, Halle, who was born in May 2007. They’d love at least one more child.

Pets: Drexel, their miniature schnauzer

Fight Most About: Who does what around the house

Biggest Worry: Keeping their daughter safe

Fantasy Buy: A beach house and a Winnebago to tour the country

Who Makes More: Eric

Interests & Hobbies: Sports, decorating, traveling

Favorite Sports Teams: Eagles, PSU football, Phillies

Who Loves to Cook: They both do, so they take turns.

Splurge: Their new house

Guilty Pleasures: Heidi’s are HGTV, US Weekly, and chocolate; Eric’s are German beers and Easy Cheese

Decorating Style: Eclectic

Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai

Anniversary Gift: They usually spend the weekend in New York City each year, but since Halle was born the day before their anniversary, they'll probably start going out to dinner locally instead.

Spend the Weekends: Hanging out with family and friends, going out to dinner, and running errands

On Weeknights: They eat dinner as a family and catch up with each other, play with their daughter, and watch TV.

-- Caitlin Losey

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