Spain, On a cliff top and a man with a mustache

I get buzzed down to sign for a package and grumbled under my breath at Will for ordering from MY Amazon.com account. (I didn't order anything, did I?) I sign for the package and not waiting to get back upstairs, I claw at the tape with my keys. A book on Spain? Hummm? And then I read the note and burst into tears.

"...Thought you could use these books just incase you decide to fulfill your dream and elope to Spain to get married on a cliff top with a Spanish speaking priest... [with a mustache]"

Thank you sweet Kel.  My heart is full of joy...and my stomach is hungry for some Spanish cooking!

He said YES!

Will read the blog for the first time tonight.  When he came across the part about HIM getting a ring, he turned around to find me on one knee with a little black box in MY hand.  His eyes lit up...YESSSSS!!!!  He said and we were laughing and jumping up and down saying YES! YES! YES!  So, I guess now we are BOTH engaged!

His and Hers

Will is not yet home... but when he gets here, his lady has a surprise in store!  Yes, his very own engagement ring.  He says, "I think I'd like a ring too.  I would wear it every single day!"  Stand back.  Voilá!  A man's engagement ring appears.  Handsome, shiny, and large enough for a man hand.  Enjoy birdy.

Dress Shopping With Mom

Mom and I spent the afternoon after Valentine's wedding dress shopping.  Super special to get to spend this time together and to share the wedding spirit!  Princess showed us to our room and after I was thrown into a bustier, she reluctantly showed me 4 or 5 dresses.  Mom and I instantly fell for the champaign "try-on" shoes... and may have to get a pair.  Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner: Dress No. 4!  It was so fun to have immediate luck once we'd narrowed down the difference between what I LIKE, versus what LIKES ME... to wear it!  I am definitely looking forward to round 2 and hoping mom will be able to make a trip up to NY... hummmm???

Wedding Site Scouting

Will and I hit the north Florida beaches for a little recon.  The Mission: get a little R&R while scouting out some potential beach wedding destinations.  We flew in to Tallahassee and after a lovely tail-gait Hopkins lunch with mom and dad, we drove straight down to the Graham's beach house on Alligator Point.  The weather was absolutely beautiful: sunny and chilly.  We spent a night here then in the morning we walked to the rocks, collected shells to bring back to NY and explored the vibe.  At dark, we packed up and headed over to St. George Island.  I dodged a massive coyote that slinked across the road glaring at our Sentra bulleting towards him at 60 mph.  

It POURED.  From the moment we got there, the rain came down non stop.  We enjoyed a delicious seafood dinner and tons of sweet tea, curled up and went to sleep.  The next day we had a great time exploring the beautiful and untouched State Park, the beachy mansion D&K were married at, the bike trails, and many potential houses we would want to rent.  We had a wonderful time.  We headed back to Tallahassee completely relaxed and so thankful for the mini-vacation together and the thoughtfulness of mom and dad, the Graham Family and Linda and Tom; it was so special to get to share the beaches and so many memories with Will.  Mission completed.