I Said Yes

Today marks two years since I said yes when Michael asked me to marry him.  With such a momentous occasion, I thought it would only be appropriate that I relive the memories of that day.

Michael and I had planned a trip to our favorite place in the world, Berry College.  I had an agenda set and people to see, because that's just how I roll.  We arrived at Berry in the morning, so naturally we went to the Office of Residence Life first thing.  We visited for a little while with those kind folks and then got a key to go get an up close look at the new residence halls, Morgan and Deerfield. After checking out those beautiful halls, we went to see Ms. Allie in admissions.  Michael and I had been dating for about 4 years, so I knew a proposal wasn't far away, but I distinctly remember telling Allie that Michael would not be proposing that day. He had let me plan it all out, so I really didn't think it would be happening.

It got to be lunch time and Michael asked what I wanted to eat. Naturally, I said McDonald's (A girl has to get her sweet tea fix every now and then). We got our McDonald's and headed up to the parking lot at the foot of the hill up at Frost Chapel.  The plan was to picnic.....until I saw the mower.  I was not about to eat outside with grass blowing around. So Michael and I had a car picnic - something we actually do a lot :).  A couple minutes later, Berry Elementary let out for recess, so added to the mowing noise were screaming children - it was great.

At some point (post cheeseburger), I looked over at Michael and he was holding the most beautiful engagement ring.

He said sweet things that I can't remember, asked me to marry him, and I said yes. It was the sweetest, most "us" proposal that could have happened.

Michael later told me that his original plans hadn't quite taken form.  He told me he had practiced getting down on one knee for our outdoor picnic - if that doesn't tug at your heartstrings, I don't know what will.

Of course, we had to return the key we borrowed from Residence Life which meant those folks were the very first people we saw post-engagement.  How fitting that residence life was somewhat involved in our engagement when it had definitely been involved in our meeting one another (I met Michael at my very first hall social - thanks, Susan!).

I later had to practically stalk Allie through Rome to share the good news with her, but it was worth it to see my buddy on that very special day.

A few months later on a very hot day in August, we had our engagement pictures shot at none other than Berry College.  Here are a few of my favorites:

I am so very thankful for Mr. Michael and the joy he brings me every day, and I will always be glad I said yes.