Devin and Elle Woolsey

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 If you know Devin and Elle, then you know how magnetic they are as a couple. People are drawn to them! When we first met them years ago, we would dream about becoming their best friends because they are just such wonderful, uplifting people to be around. And the great thing about their relationship...when we are around them, we do feel like best friends! They foster kindness and light exudes from them!
The dates and details!
What are your names? 
Devin & Elle Woolsey
When did you meet?
October 2002
In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 
SSHS Production of 7 Brides for 7 Brothers
What was your first date? 
Pheasant Hunters Dinner in Annabella Nov. 5 2005
When were you married? 
4/29/2006
Where were you married? 
Manti Temple
How many children do you share? 
4 Girls
Getting to Know You!
What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.
What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?
Elle: I have always loved Devin's positivity since the first day we met. 
Devin: Elle's humor has always been one of my favorite things about her. She always makes me laugh and it is contagious.
Other than your children, what is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?
Devin: I am very proud of the amazing artist that Elle has become. Her talents bring joy to our home and those around her. 
Elle: I am proud that Devin has taken teaching on as a new career. He loves what he does and loves the kids. It's admirable to jump into something and do all of it without hesitation and give it his all.
What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?
Our favorite dates are those shared with our best friends. We have gone to Wicked and to a few other concerts with friends and we see the best of each other as we interact with our friends. We love to laugh at each other!
What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?
Our children!
Why Marriage Rocks
Tell us about a trial you have faced together and how you feel you were successful in overcoming it, or what you have learned during it.
When Devin's career moved our family to Big Bear, California, we had to rely on each other more than we ever had before. We faced many trials in that move but we remained strong as a family and overcame many of them.
What makes your marriage unique?
We have found that our marriage is very easy because we know that we both hate confrontation. We have really only fought once or twice in our marriage and each time we have grown. We are always trying to make each other happy but never outdo one another. It is not a competition.
What miracles have you experienced together?
Our miracle would be our daughter Molly. We love all of our children but Molly was has been a miracle and a teacher. Her attitude in life and her sweet spirit has helped our family in so many ways.
Advice
What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?
We always end our day together by watching a minimum of 1 episode of some of our favorite shows together. Very rarely are we in different rooms at the end of the evening.
What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?
Give and give. Very little take.
What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?
We choose kindness.
If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?
Never fight. And if you do, promise each other that you will not go to bed until you have each eaten a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream together in an enclosed space. It was our car sitting outside of Wal-Mart the two times we did argue!
If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?
Always a date night. Time together, without distractions, is golden. Even a 20 minute run to Wal-Mart together is better than nothing!
As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?
Communicate communicate communicate
What's the secret of a happy marriage?
It's no secret. Just be kind.
What is a simple marital practice you would share with a friend who may say they are facing challenges in their marriage?
Always choose to be together. Never find your self making excuses to be apart. Not even inside your home!

"Marriage brings greater possibilities for happiness than does any other human relationship. (Russell M. Nelson, Nurturing Marriage, 2006).

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