You'd think with almost 3 weeks off of work I would have found time to sit down with an update, but apparently I've found other things to occupy my time : P
First thing's first....as of December 23rd, I'm officially an engaged woman! : ) We are super excited, but the wedding won't be until next summer. Cody thinks I'm slightly crazy for having as many things as I do already planned, but I can't help it! I'm SUCH a planner, and that's probably the one area where Cody and I are the most different (that and our sleeping habits, but that's a completely different story lol). He's very much a take it as it comes kind of guy, where as I usually have a good idea what I'm doing for at least the next two weeks ; )
Many have asked for the proposal story, so I thought I'd share it here--as happy of a story it is, I kinda get tired of saying the same thing over and over : )
So here's the story--he acted like he didn't have a plan for that night when I asked him the day before what time we were going to leave and what I needed to wear. I just kept getting "I don't know, what would you like to do?" I even told him that not that I expect to do big and elaborate things for our anniversary but that I was kinda disappointed that he didn't really take the time to plan something....oh little did I know ; )
We headed up to Seattle (I didn't know this was where we were going but just figured we would). We took the exit for West Seattle so I had a feeling we were going to Alki Beach. He said "I'm assuming you know where we are going now, I thought it would be fun to recreate our first date". On our very first date we went to Seattle and ate at this restaurant called Tango for dinner, then killed time at a couple bars before the show started at Jet City Improv (hilarious show by the way!) and the ended the night walking around the park on Alki beach.So we were doing it a little backwards but that was okay, I thought it was completely adorable. So we're walkin around, I of course had my camera so I'm taking pictures of the skyline. I wanted to get one of us with the skyline in the background do I set up my camera on the sidewalk and messed with the timer, running back and forth a bunch to redo the picture till I was satisfied : P After about 15 retakes I was finally happy and we started walking back toward the truck. I assumed we were cutting it close to making our dinner reservations and he said "No we've got a little more time we can walk some more." Okay. A little before this I was just reminiscing about our first date, told him it was the first place he held my hand and the first place he put his arm around me when we sat on the beach. We walked over to this grassy area close to the water and he says:"So this restaurant that we are going to is a pretty quiet, low key place but I think you will like it. It's also a pretty classy place, and the ring that I gave you before isn't classy enough.."He got down on one knee, said "Oh my gosh I'm nervous now.." hahaha and the rest is history! ; ) I of course said yes, and I can't wait to marry my best friend : )
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| The absolutely adorable ornament Cody's sister Keana got for us : ) |
Christmas this year was very laid back and enjoyable--as it should be! Cody and I went to his sister's house on Christmas day, and then a week later had a second celebration with my stepsister and her kids from Oregon when my brother was up here visiting. I can't seem to find the pictures that my mom sent me at the moment...gonna have to get them from her again : P
Van thinks my ring is pretty too : )
Some amazing fiance got him a charter fishing trip on the Sound! hehe
A few days ago I flew back from my two week trip visiting my Dad and family in Oklahoma. As much as I like spending time down there it's hard to be away from here for that long, thinking about all the projects and such that I want to get done before I start school! Nonetheless, it was a good trip--got a few rounds of golf in, got to spend some time with my grandparents, and lots of relaxing time laying on the couch or playing cards : )
Dad's new toy -- 2012 Ford Raptor....it's pretty fun : )
Pretty blue skies out at the ranch in Jay, OK
I had a little friend on the ride....ironically his name was Cody *lol*
Grand Coulee Damn in Langley, OK -- fun fact, it's the largest-spanning damn in the U.S.!
Gorgeous sunset on the drive home from Grove!
My grandpa loves rebuilding cars, and he's been working on this 1964 Volvo for at least 4 years now. When my Dad and I drove down to his shop, he needed us to help him set the electronic speedometer he installed, so I got to go along for the maiden voyage to read him the directions...Dad followed just in case we broke down : P He does everything himself, including the upholstery!
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After
So fun! I thought it was pretty cool to share the first ride with him since I don't see him but twice a year <3
