By Dana Roberts • The Cardinal Contributing Writer
During the month of love, we thought it’d be fun to learn a bit about couples living or working in Doylestown, including the couple that created the Cardinal!
JODI AND RICHARD
How they met: Richard was making a presentation to a group in Yardley and Jodi was in attendance.
Years together: 11. They first became business associates, then friends, then best friends, then dated and married in August of 2021.
Proposal story: Their normal Sunday morning routine is to go for a long ride and have a debrief of the week. While driving, they read a book and talk about how to improve their relationship and family, friends and business. Last summer, they made a stop at Lake Galena and walked to the old wooden pier early in the morning. Richard got down on one knee (giveaway) and proposed. He didn’t want Jodi to forget his pledge, so he wrote it out and gave it to her.
Kids and pets: 4 wonderful children: Erica, Evan, Cole and Logan, a 5-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, and two grand dogs JoJo and Krueger.
Show they’re watching: A great music documentary, and on Sunday the Eagles.
Mutual hobbies: Working out, reading and discussing content, cooking, and usually Richard getting crushed in Scrabble.
Favorite date spot in town: Domani Star
Valentine’s Day plans: Richard is planning a mystery date.
Where they’ll travel next: Marco Island, Florida
Best thing they do for their relationship: They live together, work together and play together, yet give one another space. They communicate each morning and evening. They approach situations that are great with gratitude and when things come up not to their liking, they learn and endeavor not to repeat them. They laugh a lot!
HEIDI AND MILES
How they met: At the Campus Coffee Bean in Flagstaff, AZ. Heidi was overwhelmed by her Financial Accounting class and slammed her book shut and immediately noticed Miles in line. They began to chat and he joined her at her table. The rest is history.
Years together: 12 years together and 11 years married. They were sitting on the couch in their apartment when Miles looked over at Heidi and said, “Let’s get married.” Heidi replied, “Let’s do it,” and they eloped in Vegas the next day.
How long they’ve lived in Doylestown: 5 years. They stopped in Doylestown for lunch and knew this was where they wanted to live and raise their family.
Kids and pets: Gus (son), Kiwi (cat), and Cinco, Pickles and the Sneetches (4 ducks).
Show they’re watching right now: Just finished Ted Lasso (they don’t have a TV in their house).
Books they’re reading: Heidi is reading Three Girls from Bronzeville, Miles is reading A Fly Went By (with Gus).
Favorite thing to do together: Chat in bed every night.
Favorite date night spot in Doylestown: Milkshakes at Evolution Candy.
Best thing they do for their relationship: Spend quality time together but also pursue individual interests.
Favorite quality in the other person: Heidi likes Miles’ good looks and that he can fix anything; Miles likes that Heidi is compassionate and caring and has a great smile.
NANCY AND JERRY
How they met: At a Bible study through the church where Jerry was pastoring
Years together: 42 years
How long they’ve lived in Doylestown: 41 years
Family life: 6 married children and 22 grandkids. No pets.
Show they’re watching right now: Andy Griffith Show (DVD)
Books they’re reading: Nancy – cookbooks, the Bible; Jerry – the Bible, Docia’s Diary by Docia Ingalls
Favorite thing to do together: Bike on the canal, walk on beaches, run through Doylestown, go to church, eat homemade food, spend time with friends both new and old
Favorite date night spot in Doylestown: Their back porch.
Best thing they do for their relationship: Forgive.
Favorite quality in the other person: Jerry loves Nancy’s love and compassion; Nancy loves Jerry’s heart for God and others.
Valentine’s Day plans: Stay home for a change! Probably a quiet homemade meal and a movie at home
Where they’d like to travel next: Stay in their Doylestown home longer. They have traveled so much already.
KERRY AND MARK
How they met: Blind date
Years together: 20 years
How long they’ve lived in Doylestown: 3 years. Moved here in 2019 for Mark’s work.
Previously lived in: Norway, Belgium, United Kingdom
Kids and pets: Two children, Lily and Joe.
Show they’re watching: The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, Vikings.
Mutual hobby: Paddle boarding, cycling, walking.
Favorite date spot in Doylestown: Honey, Genevieve’s.
Pet names for each other: Babes, nothing very exciting!
NICK AND CHRISTIANNA
How they met: In the womb. Their mothers are best friends. They grew up seeing each other a few times a year and then got together romantically during college.
Years together: 13 total- dated for 3 years, married for 10 years.
Kids and pets: 2 boys, ages 7 and 5, and 1 oversized dog of the mutt variety.
Show they’re watching: Ted Lasso and Wild Kratts…sadly.
Mutual hobby: Bike riding, board games, parenting, love making (it stinks as a solo hobby).
Favorite date spot: Anywhere new and different. They strive to avoid repetition.
Pet Names: Bug and Nick
Favorite quality in each other: Nick – “She is incredibly forgiving of my many annoying tendencies.” Chris – “He is amazing at building and maintaining relationships.”
Where they want to travel next: Family camping trip on the Pacific coast.
Best thing they do for their relationship: Pray for each other and show grace.
AMANDA AND JACKIE
How they met: At a hockey camp 10 years ago initially, and then reconnected at the same camp 5 years later!
Years together: 4 years dating and getting married in April!
Pets: 1 dog named Taco and 1 cat named Kingsley
Show they’re watching: Man in the Arena
Favorite thing to do together: Check out local breweries and watch Sunday football together
Favorite Doylestown date spot: They are newer to the area but so far Bacco is one of their faves!
Best thing they do for their relationship: Always eat dinner together if possible in order to talk about their days.
Favorite meal they make together: Jackie makes chicken cutlets while Amanda cooks risotto.
Favorite qualities in each other: Amanda says that she loves Jackie’s honesty, kind-heartedness and fun-loving nature. Jackie loves Amanda’s ability to critically break down a football play before it has even been run. Just kidding! She loves Amanda’s compassion, empathy, and sympathy for others.
Where they want to travel next: Hawaii, hopefully for their honeymoon!
JESSICA AND DAVE
(CREATORS OF THE CARDINAL)
How you met: Yoga Teacher Training in South Florida
Years together: 8
How long you’ve lived in Doylestown: 8 months – moved from Florida to be closer to family.
Family, including kids and pets: 1 son Luca – 3, Dog – Lulu, and Cat – Dublin (but acts like a dog and comes on walks with us)
Favorite thing about working together on the Cardinal: Oh, there’s so much! We love brainstorming together each month about the next issue. It’s a lot of fun!
Show you’re watching right now: Searching… just finished Yellowstone
Favorite thing to do together: A slow start to a weekend morning..nothing to do, enjoying coffee together, making a nice breakfast, going for a walk(maybe not in this season though!), and just allowing the day to happen. And Traveling!
Where you’d like to travel next: Costa Rica- Jess has been obsessed since her first trip there and wants to take the family.
Best thing you do for your relationship: We both are big on communication. Nothing gets left unsaid.
Valentine’s Day plans: Good question…
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