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It would be wrong to not document such a big moment, and life has been crazy, so I am just now getting a chance to preserve as many details as I can:) It worked out well though, because my talented friend Angie started the redesign of my blog! Can’t wait for the finished product, but its super cute already, so the posting begins:)

Well, about a month ago, March 15th to be exact, Scott asked me to marry him! And while the verdict is out on whether or not I said the word “yes”, I definitely nodded and cried. Which, lets be honest, means the same thing.

Lets start from the beginning. [note: Scott's version is a little different, you know, different perspective, so maybe one day we can get him to do a guest post].

I went down to Orlando with my roommates on a last girl trip before we all got hitched. They had legit rings and details of weddings laid out, it was more of an unofficial last trip for me, because I knew I would be engaged soon, just had no idea when. So, we set off for sunny Florida and were having a blast falling asleep by the pool, spending free dollars, and making dinner in every night. We got there on a Monday morning, and the plan was to visit Disney on Thursday with our sweet friend Natalie.

Wednesday night we went to the boardwalk resort and walked around [it is the sweetest place ever]. We enjoyed the scenery, Holly lost her wallet, we found the wallet, and we went to an incredible oldies piano bar. All the while Scott, Ryan, Evan, and Garrett were sneaking around stalking us with a “find your friends” app so they wouldn’t run into us. Apparently there were fake mustaches involved. We stayed pretty late at the piano bar. I mean, they were playing Billy Joel, Elton John, a little Walking in Memphis… what’s not to love? So we drove home exhausted before our big Disney day.

———the day of———-

I opened my eyes that morning and immediately said to my roommates “I had a dream Scott proposed to me”. Not kidding. They were so mad. They hid it well. Sweet Randi said “I haven’t slept at all”. I asked her if it was because she was so excited about Disney… she said yes. Lie.

We picked Natalie up and headed to Epcot for the morning. I learned the only way to do Disney is with a staff member. They know all the helpful things and got us in for free. We owe her. Epcot was fantastic. We rode Soarin’. I highly recommend it. We walked through all the countries, stopped in France for dessert, a picture with Belle. We stopped in Italy to take pictures, we stopped in Norway for the ride (Randi’s favorite). Thanks to Lindsey for that one. We ended the countries in Mexico for lunch. After that, we headed to Magic Kingdom. 

On the ferry over to Magic Kingdom, and probably all day, Randi was getting so excited to meet Mary Poppins and our surprise. Randi is friends with someone who is friends with some Disney princesses. Kind of a big deal. So we were to report to guest services when we got there. But not before Randi walked in the gates, spotted Mary Poppins, and took of running, screaming “Mary!”. It was one of the top moments of my life.

After all the excitement with Mary Poppins, we headed in to our surprise. They took us to a back room where we got a little meet and greet with Prince Eric, Ariel, Snow White, her prince, the prince from Princess and the frog, and Mary Poppins (she just couldn’t get enough of us). It was pretty incredible. We then got good seats for the parade, where we saw all of our new friends on their floats. They each got so excited when they spotted us.

After the parade, Randi said “we have another surprise after the parade! we need to go to the garden area”. I said something along the lines of “this day couldn’t get any better”. So we headed to the garden area by Cinderella’s Castle where we waited a bit. My friends were all furiously texting. I know why now. Randi wouldn’t give me my camera.

After a few minutes of waiting, we headed down the path, and as we were heading down, I spotted Scott walking up the path towards me.

I pretty much immediately knew what was happening, but was in a state of shock. I remember thinking I wanted to sit down, but made myself stay standing. He walked up to me, got down on one knee, and [according to Randi's report] said something along the lines of “you’re the most amazing woman I’ve ever met…something…and will you marry me?” All I remember is the “will you marry me” part. I nodded, all the while covering my face and crying. It was so sweet. After I kept saying things like “you’re in florida” and asking his support team what they were doing there and did they know… umm.. of course. I was a little shocked for a couple hours.

My roommates informed me that they packed our one backpack with a dress, and shoes, and makeup for me. No wonder nobody let me carry it.

We broke off then so Scott and I could talk and spend some time together. We had “just engaged” pins on from Disney.We made a wish at the wishing well by the castle. We called some people and just enjoyed each others company. We rode the teacups. At one point, I spotted Ariel and Prince Eric (my new friends), so I pointed them out to Scott and informed him that I knew them, they were my friends, and we had to get their attention. He was sweet and didn’t discourage me. I got Prince Eric’s attention, and he got excited and got Ariel’s attention. I waved and they were both excited, then I held my hand up and pointed to our “just engaged” pins. They were really excited. Ariel immediately surpassed Belle on the list of favorite princesses at that moment.

After a few hours, we joined back up with everyone to ride a few rides and grab dinner before the night parade and fireworks. It was super fun and such a great moment. I loved being there with people we love so much just enjoying the excitement together. We drove the boys to their hotel after we left and then went to our hotel to sleep and then leave bright and early.

It was pretty perfect. I won’t lie:)I could not have been more surprised.

Scott, I am so excited that you’re going to be my husband. I’m so excited to see what Christ shows us through marriage and how He draws us closer to Him. Thanks for being an awesome man of God. I can’t imagine marrying anyone else:)

159 days to go until my pretty white dress and handsome groom:)