So, Saturday afternoon, Chandler told me that his buddy told him there was something you could see at sunset the next night and that he wanted to take me up to see it the next day. So, I agreed and we went about our day. That evening, we were playing card games with mom and Chandler went in the house to use the facilities and was gone for quite some time (later I found out that the reason for this was that he was asking dad for permission to marry me!). So, he came back out and we continued playing and he mentioned that his buddy told him that it was actually tonight that was the cool "thing" at sunset, so we finished a couple games with mom and set off to go watch the sunset. Interjection: Cherice forgot her camera at the house so we took it to them at Cherice's parents' house and just as we were about to leave, Brett came back to the car and asked Chandler to stand in the circle with them when they blessed Baby Kenzi. My heart instantly melted! I'm so grateful for my family! They have made Chandler feel so welcome and loved! So, after that, we headed to Broulim's to get some peel apart licorice and then he took me out between Shelley and Firth to a wide open field to watch the sunset. While we were waiting for it to set a little further he said he had a challenge for me. Whoever could make the best design of "something" would win. I said that was very broad, so he said to make jewelry, like we did in California (at this point I pretty much knew what was going on). So he turned to the side so I wouldn't see what he was making and I set out to make an awesome bracelet. He was done with his in like .2 seconds! And, being the perfectionist that I am, I wasn't even close. So he said to come out of the car when I was done and we would show each other. So, I scurried to finish mine, and he got a little impatient and opened the door and told me to hurry. So I showed him mine there, since it was falling apart, and then ate it. :D So I got out of the car and he told me to close my eyes and count to 10 and he would show me what he made. So I closed my eyes, counted to ten, and opened my eyes to see a beautiful licorice ring right in front of my face. Then, I stupidly asked if I could eat it and this is the point in the story where he claims that I was clueless. I think in reality I was just subconsciously trying to make it harder for him. So, I started eating it and he said that the cool "thing" was coming soon, so he told me to turn around, close my eyes once again, and count down from 25 this time. So I counted down in between bites and when I got to one I opened my eyes, and this is what I saw.
Then, he told me to turn around and there he was, down on one knee, with a beautiful, sparkly ring! Of course I was on the verge of tears and almost forgot to say yes. The ring fit perfectly and I love it! So we stood there talking for a bit and trying to find something good on the radio and after a while decided to go back to the house to show mom and dad. Of course, mom got emotional, and dad had already fallen asleep on the chair downstairs so he was half asleep.
So, this is the beginning of a happily ever after! I can't wait to spend the rest of my life and eternity with Chandler and be a part of his family and for him to be a part of mine.
