How it all Went Down

At dinner after the proposal

Well, to be honest, it was a complete blur, but now that it's been a few days, I think I am a bit clearer about the details!

On Friday, Joe and I cleaned the condo in preparation for our guests, Kate and Nic.  Lots of laundry, vacuuming, and dishes were done because our place was pretty much a disaster.  After we  finished, we went to the grocery store to get a few things and I suggested we pick up champagne to celebrate Kate and Nic's recent engagement.  Joe agreed, and we got a few bottles.

After showering and getting ready, I made some cookies, lit some candles, and turned on some music (actually, it was the CD that Deanna & Tom handed out at their wedding!) while Joe popped the champagne... Nic and Kate would be here any minute.

I continued to tidy some things up and took the cookies out of the oven.  Joe called for me to come in the bedroom.  I figured he needed help putting new sheets on the bed or he wanted me to help wrestle the dog into his cage.  When I walked in the room, Joe was on one knee, holding a little black box.

Needless to say, I was speechless!  

I don't remember what he said (and he said he doesn't either!) but apparently I said yes, a ring was put on my finger, and then we cried... but just a little :)

After pulling ourselves together, we both called our families and friends.  Not a minute later Kate and Nic walked in, and the celebration began!  

Kate look so relieved when she saw the ring- apparently there was a whole to-do planned out where we all went out to dinner, and then we would all go to Carroll Creek and I'd take some photos of everyone and then Joe would propose.  Well, with the weather being six degrees that night, Joe decided to forego the plans and propose in the condo.  It doesn't matter, though, because I loved it and I couldn't be happier :)

It's been overwhelming thinking about the next step (a WEDDING!) and where to start.  Luckily, since I work in the wedding industry, I have a pretty good idea of where we're going and what to expect :)

We've had so many people call and e-mail, and we're so thankful! :)