Funny and Ironic...

So I was scrolling through my photo gallery on my phone today and I came across this picture. 

Here's the story... 

A few days before Benjamin came out to propose I was at Taco Bell with a friend....a friend who happened to know he was coming to propose. HOW she managed to hold in her laughter as I came back to the table smiling about the hot sauce I happened to grab is beyond me! :-) I knew he would propose sometime so just for kicks I took a picture and logged it away in my phone. (Truthfully...I just happened to grab THAT sauce packet out of the whole bunch) Little did I know he would be asking me that very question just a few days later.... 

The Last Year!

Yesterday marked the first day of my last year of school! As you can imagine, I'm eagerly counting down this year towards a much bigger event than graduation. :-D

As usual, the first week is quite overwhelming. Trying to find my classes, and on time, can be difficult with all the construction obstructing the very center of the campus forcing everyone to go the long way everywhere. But, all is going well and I think I'll enjoy the many classes. I've also been given two jobs on campus! I'm now the Aide for the Social Science department and the Aide for the Music department. It will be nice to have a little income but also have the convenience of working right there for my instructors.

Also, amidst the craziness, I found time to make Zucchini Bread today. By far, THE best recipe I've ever found! You can find the recipe HERE...

Now I'm off to Pilates class.....I have to say that working out for college credit is pretty awesome. :-)

Engagement Photo Session

Before Benjamin came out here to surprise me with a proposal, I had scheduled to meet with our photographer just to go over paperwork and details. Little did I know the Ben had already talked to her and scheduled our Engagement session! I'm sure she was laughing as she scheduled our meeting. :-)

Caren Morris was an incredible photographer! I cannot praise her work enough. She found an amazing spot right at the Mukilteo ferry that included a light house, dock, and cute white fence. Can't wait to see what she does with the wedding next summer. :-) We'll get all the photos in a couple of weeks, but for now, here's a sneak peek!

Whirlwind

A little over a week ago the love of my life flew in from the other side of the country to ask me to marry him. What a whirlwind of a week it's been! At the beginning of the year if someone had suggested that by September I'd be walking around with the look of love plastered on my face I probably would have laughed in disbelief. God does work in mysterious ways!

Needless to say, my week went a little differently than I expected! I had a long list of things to accomplish before school starts and my intention was to cross a chunk of things off. Well....that didn't happen. I mean, who wants to be studying music theory and practicing scales when you could be walking on the beach with your fiance or taking engagement pictures! :-)

God has been so good to me. I can't wait to share more about what he's done in bringing the two of us together. But I'll save that for our joint BLOG which will be opening shortly. For now, I'll just say that it's the most wonderful thing when you finally meet the person that God has created just. For. YOU!

So...to my single friends who read my blog, I want to encourage you. I know it seems like such a cliche thing when you hear married or engaged people say "Wait for God's timing and He'll bring you the perfect one!". But I can honestly say...it's worth the wait. Every minute of your single years, God is preparing you to be united with that special person, even though you can't see it at the time. So take courage! And make the most out of these growing moments in your life.

Ahem.....I Have an Announcement!

Yesterday......

The man I love got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.

And I said "Yes!!"

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