So I haven't blogged in a long while, but I got a suggestion now that "Life's a Changin'" to blog about our engagement and eventually wedding and teaching stuff! So here goes!
Everyone's been asking about Steven's proposal. Let me begin by saying that Steven is one sneaky guy, and I am completely oblivious, which worked to his advantage!
Well, if you don't already know, we met as counselors at MVCC - Mountain View Christian Camp in the summer of 2006. We were just counselors together, and became really great friends over the summer! But...by March or April of the next year, I had re-applied to go back for another go-round, but Steven wasn't sure, since this would make his 3rd year...well we talked online a LOT and he decided to go back too! When we got to camp, we went on our first date that night...we had a lot of late night talks, hung out constantly and finally started dating July 17 of 2007 :) He started his first year at NMSU here in Las Cruces and I was at LCU at the time...being 6 hours apart for a whole year was completely hard but totally worth the fight! We talked about getting married and me moving here to ease the stress on the relationship. Well, I transferred and the decision was totally worth it!
So apparently for a short while, Steven has been thinking about proposing and had a different proposal planned out, but I'm glad I got this one! Before I start, there are a couple things you need to know: I had my dream ring picked out this summer, I wore a True Love Waits ring on my left ring finger, and my engagement song is Would You Go With Me by Josh Turner. Well Monday, Steven went to get the ring and had to order it, almost didnt get the one I wanted! It came in yesterday and he went to get it! ( I thought he was taking a nap.) I had class at night so was getting in later, and Steven decided to start cooking so dinner would be ready when I got to his apartment. At the time, he was planning on proposing a week from yesterday...but plans changed :) So we were just watching tv, and I decided I wanted a small massage...so I was facing away from him...he stopped the movie and it was completely silent, which NEVER happens. Then he started rubbing my hands and took my ring off...well, he's rubbing my hands so it's ok, I thought ( I always told him if he took that ring off he had to replace it!) So I heard my song start to play and him fumbling with something...then he says "This works better if you turn around" well I turn around to him getting down on one knee...on goes the proposal! I said YES of course! So he put the ring on and here we are! I am SO EXCITED!!!
Everyone's been asking about Steven's proposal. Let me begin by saying that Steven is one sneaky guy, and I am completely oblivious, which worked to his advantage!
Well, if you don't already know, we met as counselors at MVCC - Mountain View Christian Camp in the summer of 2006. We were just counselors together, and became really great friends over the summer! But...by March or April of the next year, I had re-applied to go back for another go-round, but Steven wasn't sure, since this would make his 3rd year...well we talked online a LOT and he decided to go back too! When we got to camp, we went on our first date that night...we had a lot of late night talks, hung out constantly and finally started dating July 17 of 2007 :) He started his first year at NMSU here in Las Cruces and I was at LCU at the time...being 6 hours apart for a whole year was completely hard but totally worth the fight! We talked about getting married and me moving here to ease the stress on the relationship. Well, I transferred and the decision was totally worth it!
So apparently for a short while, Steven has been thinking about proposing and had a different proposal planned out, but I'm glad I got this one! Before I start, there are a couple things you need to know: I had my dream ring picked out this summer, I wore a True Love Waits ring on my left ring finger, and my engagement song is Would You Go With Me by Josh Turner. Well Monday, Steven went to get the ring and had to order it, almost didnt get the one I wanted! It came in yesterday and he went to get it! ( I thought he was taking a nap.) I had class at night so was getting in later, and Steven decided to start cooking so dinner would be ready when I got to his apartment. At the time, he was planning on proposing a week from yesterday...but plans changed :) So we were just watching tv, and I decided I wanted a small massage...so I was facing away from him...he stopped the movie and it was completely silent, which NEVER happens. Then he started rubbing my hands and took my ring off...well, he's rubbing my hands so it's ok, I thought ( I always told him if he took that ring off he had to replace it!) So I heard my song start to play and him fumbling with something...then he says "This works better if you turn around" well I turn around to him getting down on one knee...on goes the proposal! I said YES of course! So he put the ring on and here we are! I am SO EXCITED!!!
awww how cute is that?!! sounds like it was great! I'm super excited for you! congrats girl, the ring is gorgeous/ HUGE and i know you're happy!!!!! :) im excited to read all about your "changing life!"
ReplyDeleteWoot woot.
ReplyDeleteYay for my buddy Steven.
And my buddy Mandy.
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Christopher L. Marshall.
The guy who eats people.
OH MY GOSH!!!! That is amazingly cute Mandy =). I LOVE THE RING!! And way to go Steven ;)
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