An evening made for us ;)

Saturday, March 19th, 2011 was a day like no other! Brad and I got ENGAGED!!! I could not be more excited, thrilled, and blessed to be able to spend the rest of my life with this incredible guy. ;)

Before I unload all the pictures, time for the story. :) Brad and I were celebrating our dating anniversary and enjoyed a nice, relaxing dinner in downtown Roswell. I guess I should say it was a nice, relaxing dinner for me, at least...not so sure Brad was as relaxed as he seemed at the time. ;)

After dinner we went back to my house where Brad made chocolate covered strawberries earlier in the day. When he got the strawberries out, he calmly said "this isn't the only thing I made" and pulled a scrapbook out of the couch cushions.

I started looking through the scrapbook in amazement. He did a phenominal job holding onto small keepsakes from our past months of dating - everything from the receipt from our first date, to a hotel key from a wedding we attended together, to the wine label from the first bottle of wine we had the first time we cooked in together. SUCH a sweet gift. Little did I know just how sweet... ;)

The last page said "there's still one more thing I have to ask you" and as I turned the last page and read the words "will you marry me?" Brad was down on one knee with the ring. I could not believe it!! I went into total shock and excitement and I'm pretty sure I hugged and squeezed him for 10 minutes straight without letting go! :) Once I semi-calmed down it was time to CELEBRATE!!!

First stop was Nava to surprise little sis! :)

After surprising Lauren, it was off to toast with Mom and Dad. I thought I would be surprising them...little did I know Brad had gone over to meet with them earlier in the week to ask for their blessing while I was out of town for work. Did I mention how AMAZING he is?! I am one lucky girl. ;)

Cheers!!!

Future Mother of the Bride ;)Father of the Bride ;)

The next morning we went to church and this was the sermon. To say God has had a hand in our relationship since day one would be an understatement. He has been orchestrating one incredible memory and milestone after another in our relationship. God is good! :)

After church it was time to celebrate with Brad's wonderful family!

My fiancee! ;)

My fabulous future in-laws. Sad this came out somewhat blurry, but I know we'll have plenty more opportunities to take pictures together. :)

Brad's sweet, sweet Grandpa. :)

For those of you dying to see the ring...here you go. :) He did a PHENOMINAL job!!

After a weekend of much excitement, Brad and I went on a quiet date to Nava Monday night to celebrate all the excitement we have to look forward to in the coming weeks and months. We can't wait to celebrate with family and friends in the coming months leading up to our exciting and special day! ;)