22 Dec 2016 Couples: Monica and Jason Lieblong

HER  Monica Eoff Lieblong

Native of: Clinton.

Education: 1994 graduate of Clinton High School; Arkansas State University-Beebe; Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas; and University of Central Arkansas, Family and Consumer Sciences BSE, MS.

Job: Family and Consumer Sciences educator and owner of ThoughtfulBoxes.com.

Parents: Bill and Merl Eoff of Clinton.

Hobbies/special interests: I love traveling, cooking, running and collaborating on community events.

How would you describe yourself: Energetic, optimistic and fun, all wrapped up into one.

Favorite restaurant in the 501: Arthur’s Steakhouse in Little Rock.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Hosting friends and family at the pool during the summer, and in the winter hanging out by a crackling fire.

Favorite quote: “Love what you do and do what you love.”

What do you love about living in the 501: The beauty of everything genuine and natural that can be seen in not only our natives but in our surrounding landscapes.

HIM   Jason Lieblong

Native of: Conway.

Education: 1991 graduate of Conway High School and the University of Central Arkansas.

Job: Investor at Lieblong and Associates, Little Rock.

Parents: Alex and JoAnn Lieblong of Conway.

Hobbies/special interests: Bass fishing, Christmas decorating, coaching softball, mowing and running.

How would you describe yourself: Avid outdoorsman and a sports fanatic.

Favorite restaurant in the 501: U.S. Pizza Co.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Bass fishing.

Favorite quote: “Never say never.”

What do you love about living in the 501: I love the beauty, and I love the people. The community as a whole is quite nice.

THEM   

City: Conway.

Church activities: St. Joseph Church.

How we met: We were going to be set up on a blind date by my sister, Erika Smith, and then I decided I wanted to meet him in person, so I unexpectedly popped by his office in Little Rock to meet him. We visited for a little while and then decided we would go on a date in a couple of weeks. Turns out, he called me the next day, and that night we went to U.S. Pizza Co.

The proposal: Christmas Eve 2000 he gave me a pair of Amy Jo Gladstone slippers from his mom’s shoe salon and told me to try them on. I tried on the left slipper and said, sorry, they are too small, and he said please try on the other several times before I would, and when I did, a ring fell out on the floor with the paper stuffing. He was so nervous, but got down on his knee and proposed. He said he went to Clinton earlier in the week to ask my dad if he could marry me, and my dad asked him what he was going to do if I said no. Jason replied he was going to pawn my ring and buy a four-wheeler.  

Wedding bells: June 16, 2001, Second Baptist Church in Conway.

Children: Mary Alex Lieblong (13) and Karly Rae Lieblong (11). Both attend St. Joseph School in Conway.

Pets: Rosie (dog) and Marvel (cat).

Family activities enjoyed together: Traveling, eating dinner out and exploring new adventures.