Welcome to my blog!! I am a new "blogger," and it has taken me forever to figure out how to design my page (ha, let's just say I am not technology savvy, and everyone else's page is super duper cute so I had to take the time to work on it). I have always loved writing down my thoughts and recording memories of special days...but before I decided to join the blogging world, I did it through journaling (yes, the old fashion way). So here it is...updates, thoughts, and recording of special events and days!
As my close friends already know, I just recently became engaged!! Let me just start by saying that I am beyond estatic ...simply because I will be marrying the most wonderful, caring guy I have ever known. Chris made me the happiest girl in the world when he proposed to me on March 11, 2011. How did he do it? Let me just tell you...because it was PERFECT.
On that special Friday, I got out of school for Spring Break (I love being teacher) and headed to Nashville..I had a long 6 hour drive from Jackson, MS ahead of me! Chris and I had plans to spend the weekend with his parents, starting with dinner at 8:30, so I rushed up there...not knowing at all what the night had in store. I finally made it...(around 8:00..thankfully, my principal allowed me to leave school at 2:00 instead of 3:30) and I called Chris to come down and get my suitcase....or suitcases I should say- remember I was on Spring Break..that is packing for a whole week!! To my surprise, Chris said he could not come down right that minute.. he was in a rush to get ready and was finishing shaving. So, getting frustrated that he is not already dressed and stalling my "getting ready" process, I headed up to his apartment. I was ready to fuss at him and make him get my suitcase up there asap...after all, it takes a girl a few mintues to freshen up, ya know? Little did I know what I was about to walk into...
As soon as I opened his door, I saw Chris on one knee..ring box in hand, with flowers and champange sitting on the table..and I was in complete SHOCK. Chris was smiling from ear to ear, and after his sweet speech (which I will leave private for us), asked me to marry him. Of course..I said YES...as I was shaking and smiling and jumping all at once.
My ring and flowers!! Chris did so good, love him!!
The next few minutes seem to be a little blurry...as we made a toast, drank champange, called people to share the exciting news, and prepared to walk out the door for dinner with his parents (all within 15 minutes). We caught a cab, spent the whole ride calling friends, and arrived at the restaurant Merchants in downtown Nashville. This is where the big surprise happens...
I walked upstairs where his parents told us they had a table reserved, and as I turned the corner I saw my two most favorite people in the world..my mom and dad!!! I had NO IDEA they were anywhere close to Nashville. Of course they were the first people I called after Chris proposed, and they played it off perfectly by acting like they were on our back deck in Mendenhall, having a drink..which is typical of my parents on a Friday night. Little liars....they had been in Nashville since that afternoon..with Chris and his parents..all of them preparing for the big night!! I must say that I was so shocked and happy to see them that I did tear up..tears of joy of course. All six of us enjoyed a WONDERFUL dinner...laughing, sharing stories, and of course, discussing wedding plans!! After dinner we met up with Julie and Jonathon (Chris' sister and her fiance)..and spent the rest of the night celebrating at The Stage on Broadway.
Chris and I with our parents at The Stage!
I can honestly say that the weekend could not have been more perfect. I am so blessed to have such wonderful parents, future in-laws, and of course...an amazing husband to be. Chris has brought so much joy and laughter to my life and I thank God every day for bringing us together.
I love you, Chris!!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a GREAT week!!
Love to all!!
-Anna
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