We had a big snow storm this past weekend (and by big, I mean 2 inches)…so everything is beautiful and white. Luke, Payton and I went to Lake Boren (park near my old apartment Luke and I used to run in) so I could do a photoshoot of a family of 7 (that’s a whole other story-5 kids in the snow!)
So Luke wanted to go down to the dock that sits on the lake and take some pictures. He gave Payton the camera and started walking down to the end of the dock. Payton said he had to throw something away, so headed back up the hill. I followed Luke down to the end. As we approached the end of the dock, there written in the snow was “joy”. We stood, looking at the water and taking in the beauty. He turned me around, got down on one knee (in the snow!) and said, “I’ve been waiting a long time to do this…would you make me the happiest man in the world…and marry me?” Holding back frozen tears, I said yes. He put a ring on my finger while Payton took pictures from the bushes. They had it planned the whole time. It was completely perfect.
We don’t have a date yet, but it will most likely be sometime next year. The ring is beautiful-the diamond in a “presentation” (temporary) setting for now. We’re going to design one together.
An aspiring photographer-I'm training him well! Although the proposal photo was a "re-enactment", it turned out perfect...
with love..
no snow out this way yet...(forcasted for this weekend though!) but i put up a few decorations around the house and pretend like it's snowing out. i'm sure we're much colder than everyone in florida though..
getting ready for the holidays, which are practically in fast forward this year! good thing i started my shopping a little earlier than usual. we're planning on spending christmas in phoenix this year, which is exciting. although i'm a little sad my house doesn't smell like pine. i keep debating getting a small tree. decisions, decisions!
it's amazing how quickly this year has gone by. an emotional year at that ups and downs all around. i'm looking forward to spending the holidays with family and friends though. :)
i hope you all have wonderful holidays, filled with loved ones and lots and lots of laughter.
i hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving holiday! ours was spent a day late and two kiggins' short. i missed the boys terribly, but am counting down the days until christmas vacation...21 to be exact.. i got out of another year of cooking and momma made a delicious turkey, trimmings included. one of these days i'll get off the couch and help. she just makes such a good dinner, i don't want to ruin in. a few pics of our holiday..
