We're Engaged!

Yesterday was our 1 yr. anniversary, so Erik planned a day for us with clues leading to 4 events. The first clue sheet had obscure flower names, so I guessed that we were going to Powell Gardens. It was beautiful. I was hoping he would ask me on our anniversary, but when he didn't at the gardens, I thought it wouldn't happen that day. Then he gave me clues about a movie I've been wanting to see (Herbie Fully Loaded), it was really fun. Then we went to evening church. Afterwards, he read me more clues about our next place. It was to "our spot" by the lake in Lion's Gate, a subdivision, where we watch the sunset and the birds (geese at the moment). So we sat on the blanket and he read me a note that he wrote in November when we had been dating for 4 months. He wrote that he loved me and that he new I would make a great wife and mother. It was a sweet note. Then he didn't do anything for a few minutes, so I thought it wasn't going to happen, but then he gave me another clue. The first was "you," 2nd "me," 3rd "forever," 4th "Look at me." Then he got down on his knee and asked me to marry him. I said yes! Then we hugged and prayed together.

The ring is beautiful, big and sparkly. I can't believe how cool it looks.

His parents had a surprise for us when we got back to their house. They had pretty purple flowers and a mini carrot cake. We each got a gift, his box had a dark green bow and mine had a purple bow for our favorite colors. I got blue crocs, candles, a necklace, and chocolate. He got BBQ grilling attire and mits. They wrote us each sweet cards about how happy they are for us.

Then I got on the phone and called family and friends to tell them the good news.