Preparing for Eternity- When I said yes!

September 21st, 2013

We invited ourselves to go to Sundance with my parents on the Moonlit Skilift. (If you have the opportunity to go, do it! I highly recommend it! It's so neat!) My parents had planned a small get together with the family around the fire pit. We sat around the fire, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and laughing as we usually do. Soon, it was dark and the moon was full and I was anxious to get on that ski lift! I absolutely love the night sky! The moon is a fascination to me and so incredible when it's full! Plus going on the ski lift, I love! The mountains are beautiful and I couldn't be happier right there, with my man! I had no idea what was coming but I was just plain excited! We grabbed our hoodies, blankets and the four of us (Mom, Dad, Ben, and I) headed out. We got to Sundance, got some hot chocolate and got in line for the ski lift. Keep in mind, Ben is not a fan of heights! He actually hates it! I am like a little kid when I get up high, looking over the edge, rocking the chairs and giggling like a dork. So, the fact that he didn't complain or act nervous or anything shows what this man will do for me! So, we are standing in line, and some guys cut in front of me. At first I was like, whoa!! Then, I heard their conversation. One of the guys dropped their phone from the ski lift! So my parents went on a head of us and I jokingly told the guy we'd look out for it. (There was nothing they could do, by the way, so don't drop your phone) We got on the lift, Ben carefully sat in the middle so we didn't have a tilt and I hung over the edge trying to find a phone. Haha. I told Ben that I was so glad I left my phone in the car so I didn't have to worry. Ben said, "You know what else would suck to drop?" He reached his hand in his pocket. I had no idea what to expect, I was CLUELESS! He pulled out a ring! I was stunned! I think the first thing to come out of my mouth was, "Are you serious?" Haha. He told me how he wanted me in his life forever, that his life has never been better and he wanted to make it permanent. He told me how he has become a better man and wants to continue to become even better! I held my hand over my mouth the whole time saying, "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh." Surprisingly, I made it through without crying, but now, as I write it and remember it, I can't help but get emotional. This was a perfect moment! He spoke from his heart, not having an audience to impress or even having to get on his knee, it was a moment that we were 100% ourselves! It felt like no one else existed. I felt so much peace and love, and of course, happiness! He finally asked, "Can I put this on your finger so I really don't drop it?" He slid it on my hand, I held my breath, nervous that it wouldn't fit. It was the perfect fit, the only problem... It was so dark outside! I hadn't seen the ring yet! Ben picked it out by himself, and I could not see it! It drove me crazy! (In a good way) I could see it sparkle in the moonlight and I loved the way it felt! I kissed him and told him how happy I was! As we came around the corner on the ski lift I shouted to my parents that we were engaged!!! My dad shouted back, "Why?!" Haha 

The ski lift came to an end and I was so restless to show my mom and tell my family and friends but mostly, TO SEE THE RING! A big spot light was coming up and I reached my hand out to see it! This ring took my breath away! I could not believe how gorgeous it is! I still can't! My Ben did good!! ❤️

Here is one of the first glances at my ring!! Ben's face is priceless.

How did I get so lucky!! I love this guy so much! 

I don't think I could have picked out a ring more gorgeous or more unique!! I love it so much! I still can't stop looking at it! I can't wait to be his wife for Time and All Eternity! March 26th!