The Story of Our Engagement

Festivities began on March 10, my half birthday. Joel surprised me at band practice with homemade brownies, half my birthday candles and had the group sing half the birthday song to me! It was perfect!

Then on Saturday March 11, he said he would be picking me up for our dinner date at 4pm. We went to a little place called Red, White and Brew and afterwards headed to a small mountain off Brown road to watch the sunset. When we parked, Joel had cold waters for us, as well as his guitar, so I knew something was up! As we walked up to the trail, there was a small path marked by a cairn which Joel suggested we take. Hearts on the rocks led the way to the final spot, a large flat rock on the side of the mountain, perfect to watch the sunset over the valley. He pulled out two glasses and a bottle of port, as well as his guitar, and began playing our song "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz. Then he got down on one knee and told me how much he loves me and how he wants to spend the rest of his life with me...with tears in my eyes, I said yes! I've never been so happy in my life! We enjoyed the sunset, watched the moonrise over the Superstitions, and then he had one more surprise, a party with all my family and friends back at my parents home!

We are so excited to begin this next chapter of our lives together! What began as an amazing friendship has truly become a real-life storybook love story. Thank you for sharing it with us!