We are still working on the plans, but I think we are going to do some sort of hiking trip to the Black Forest in Germany. We had planned on a long trip to Croatia, then are plans changed to go to Italy, but at the end of the day we decided to just do something a little smaller due to the crazy schedule ahead of us. (And to save money.)
Jon knows if he takes me hiking, I'll be the happiest little lady in the world.
If you've been a reader for a long time now, you know that Jon proposed to me while we were hiking. Go figure!!
So the story goes.......
I had tagged a long with him to Grants, NM for an audit he had. After spending the week in Grants, we headed to Santa Fe to spend the weekend there. While we were visiting, we went hiking along the Tsankawi Ruins. It is Pueblo Indian ruins and really is an amazing site to see if you ever get the chance.
Once we reached the top there was an unbelievable panoramic view, it was just incredible. I was in complete awe of it all and was staring out at the scenery, all the while Jon was on his knee behind me. Not knowing he was behind me, I said, "Hey babe come here, you have to look at this view." at which point he said "well I really can't at the moment", so I turned around and BOOM there he was on his knees holding my ring out in front of him and he asked me to marry him.
I wish I could show you a picture, but I left my other hard drive back in Germany. Anyway, he did an amazing job keeping it all a secret. He asked both of my parents and my brother if he could have their blessings, before I even knew a thing. It was definitely the one of most incredible and memoriable moments (except for our actual wedding) of my life and I will never forget how amazing it really was!
What was REALLY crazy, is he had my ring in the CONSOLE of his CAR for a couple of MONTHS....... and I had no idea. I mean what if his car had been broken into or stolen, ooooops, there's goes Steph's ring. Just crazy. I always wondered why he checked every door of the car to make sure it was locked when we got out. I just thought he had an OCD or something.
Anyway.... yeah for anniversarys, how exciting!
I thought I'd end with some pictures from the Souq (market). Last night we had dinner at a great restaurant in the middle of the souq. Here are some pictures of the area.
Click on the Picture to Enlarge them
Mind the poor quality of the pics,
my little camera doesn't take great night shots.
25 comments:
Congrats to both of you :)
That's one of the better engagement stories i've heard. Up until recently I was scouting out the best option to pop the question. And, well, yea.
But, I say that to say I'm a guy that has an eye for a good engagement story... and yours is definitely one.
Let us know what you end up doing!
What an amazinig proposal story! Great pictures too...I want to visit there!
What an awesome proposal story! Tell Jon that we definitely approve! Haha!
As always, thanks for sharing the great pictures!
I hope you guys have a great weekend:)
YAY we are wedding anniversary friends :)
I know this next month is going to fly by... just like the past 11 months have flown by. CRAZY! I want things to slow down... before we know it we'll be old. Hahaha. {kinda}.
Great proposal story! I can't believe how fast the first year flies!
YEAH FOR ONE YEAR!! No matter what you guys do it will still be a great day! It looks wonderfully beautiful where you guys are. Hope you are enjoying every second!
Ok...I posted a comment and something happened. I'll wait to see if it appears and if not I'll re-write it. :(
Wow, for some reason I was thinking you two had been married for a while even though you have your wedding date posted on your side bar! Lol:p That is such a cute proposal story! I can't wait until our first year anniversary but not wishing this year away too fast either, smiles...The Souq looks like a lot of random run! What a cute little market place:)Yay for an early friday!
That is so sweet!!!
Believe me hunny when I say Time Flies... Enjoy the 1 year anniversary!
i love your story!! our anni is 6/8!! so fun!
Just this morning I was getting something out of my fridge and looked at the picture of Brian, Danny & me that is on there and was taken at your wedding. I thought...."I can't believe they've been married almost a year!" Then you posted about that very thing.
I don't think I ever heard how Jon proposed. How cool! I think it's only appropriate that you go hiking on your first anniversary.
As always, love the pics!
Love,
Val
ahhh I love your engagemenet story! Soo stinking sweet:) thanks for sharing and yeah for a fun anniversary weekend of hiking:) Hope jon takes you:)
I love anniversaries!! you guys are so active, too! Can't wait to hear details and see pics :) Those pictures are so pretty!
Aw, that's such a cute story! I love hearing stories like this. They always make me smile.
It looks like you're having fun over there!!!!
What a great proposal story! I love it! And that is so cool that you've almost been married for one year! That's a big one! Congrats!
What a great proposal story!!! I felt like 1 year of marriage flew by, but the engagement dragged on and on, ha!
Congrats and happy early 1 year anniversary! : )
Yay, for your one year coming up and I love the proposal story! What exactly does your hubby do? You don't have to tell me but what ever it is it sounds cool!
What a sweet story! Congrats! Also, beautiful photos!!
what a sweet engagement! You are both blessed to have each other!
I love that 6, 7, 8 is your anniversary!!! That is beyond adorable!
:)
Hi! I just stumbled on your site through Blogs of the World and was happy to see another Oklahoma Girl living in Germany! It sounds like you're having a ball!
Nice to meet you!
Toma
Awww ... anniversaries are the best!! : ) (Love that picture, too!)
Our 2nd year anniversary is coming up on June 23rd and I'm already excited for that!!
We have the same anniversary! You always have such great pictures on your blog! Congrats on the upcoming year!
new mexico is a great state to get engaged in ;)! I hope you have a great rest of your time in Qatar!
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