We met during the 2004 presidential campaign, and became an item at the Montgomery County Democratic Party Spring Ball in May 2006. We have been riding the blue wave ever since.

Working at our polling place on election days and campaigning for preferred candidates has been a constant in our lives as we advocate for a livable planet, and for families. In addition we have taken multiple trips during our birthday week, including: Italy and Ireland - where we have roots; Paris on Bastille day (aka, Sylvia's Birthday); San Francisco, and Portland where Tom's son and his family previously lived, and Bozeman, where they now live. Plus a few places where Sylvia has been for extended periods of work: Tampa, Orlando area, New Orleans (all through the Mardi Gras season last year) and upstate South Carolina.

Last summer, Sylvia's big birthday turned into a surprise engagement party when Tom dropped a pillow to support his knee as he proposed. After helping him up, off we went to Vancouver Island, where we kayaked, shopped for rings, and celebrated Tom's birthday over high tea. Now its time to celebrate with you!