The proposal.

Last night was without a doubt the best night of my life. It will be a night I will remember for the rest of my entire life because it was the night Blake proposed to me!

I left work yesterday joking with my co workers saying I better come back to work on Monday engaged or I might have to propose to Blake myself. I am so glad he beat me to it because it was absolutely perfect!

I thought for sure I had Blake figured out and was planning on him asking me on the 4th of July. Then the 4th came and went and he didn't ask me. I couldn't believe it. I was back to square one. Clueless.

Those that know me can probably image or remember how incredibly hard it was for me to be patient after that! It caused me so much anxiety not knowing when or where or how it was going to happen. I like to have things planned and know about everything. Surprises are not my favorite. Every single day the thought of if it was going to be "the day" would come to me. I even asked Blake a few times to just ask me right then and there to avoid all the anticipation but, he wouldn't budge. He had a plan and he was sticking to it.

That "plan"of his turned out to be completely and totally perfect. We we're sitting on the tail gate of his truck watching Muller Park fireworks in Bountiful when he jumped down and kneeled on the ground in front of me and asked me to marry him. He grabbed my hand and put my ring on my finger and all I could say is "are you serious? Is this for real?" when I realized what was happening I told him yes and we stood there in the street kissing and hugging and soaking in the moment.

Once the excitement settled down I realized Blake's sister Shanna had been hiding the entire time, taking pictures and capturing our special moment. I am so proud of Blake for making pictures apart of his plan Because now we have not only memories but photos of our special moment to remember forever. I love him and am so excited to start the rest of our lives together.

the fourth.

There is no better day than the fourth of July. It is my most favorite holiday out of the year.

We started celebrating Tuesday night, it was our neighbor Steve's annual BBQ and firework show. He spends a lot of time and money throughout the year putting it together and it's honestly the best firework show of the year. We had to drug our dogs because they are scared of loud noises and they were pretty out of it by the end of the night. I felt so bad for them but, it was a pretty funny sight. They slept through the entire show.

The next morning, we started out the day watching the Kaysville parade with my family. My mom and Matt had a cute float for "living the legacy" it turned out really cute. Avrey had a blast and loved catching "can-ies". Thanks to Blake, I was nice and festive in my new red jeans he bought me. He hates heat, crowds and festivities but, he was a trooper all day to make my favorite day another great memory.

Later that night we went to Blakes parents for another BBQ and some summer games. I made some layered festive drinks for the party that turned out really cute. Shanna and Jeanette came up with a few minute to win it games that hopefully turn into a new yearly tradition. We had a blast and a lot of laughs.

We ended the night on top of our roof watching fireworks around our neighborhood. We could see a little bit of Layton cities and a few other random ones here and there. All and all it was a really good holiday and I loved all the memories we made.

sample of Steve's show

Watching the parade



Showing us her "can-ies"

 

my fun drinks and us with Breymen


here are some shots of the fun games we played at the family BBQ
(compliments to Shanna)



Grandma and Grandpa were the laugh of the party.



watching fireworks on the roof