My Engagement!

So as many of you may know, last weekend was the best weekend of my entire life. I had a birthday and an engagement on the same day. It was an incredible time that I am sure to never forget! 

Here is the story for anyone who is interested. 

For the past few years I have wanted to go to Longview for the Hot Air Balloon festival that just happens to fall right around my birthday. For the past few years, it hasn't worked out for various reasons, so this year I was determined! We set it at the beginning of summer that we would go to Longview for my birthday weekend and do the Hot Air Balloon activities. As the plans progressed, we decided to invite my parents. My mom grew up in Longview and hasn't been back in a while. She quickly agreed to the idea. 

As the weeks went by, I was getting more excited for the weekend. I was just so thrilled that both of our families would be together for my birthday, but boy was I in for the surprise of my life! 

After waiting and waiting, the weekend finally came, and it started with a bang! Trey picked me up and said he had a birthday surprise! He started playing a CD and I quickly realized it was a recording of him playing guitar! He recorded himself playing the guitar and singing about 15 songs. It was the sweetest thing ever. 

When we made it to Longview, Trey's mom had prepared a fabulous meal filled with lots of laughter and chatting. My parents finally made it, and when we answered the door my brother, Scott, was there! SURPRISE #1! It was so exciting! 

Saturday morning, we had breakfast and then just relaxed! We took a tour of Longview, per my mom's request to all her favorite places. She had so much fun reminiscing and we loved seeing all where she grew up! We headed back to the house for snacks and chatting, then all started getting ready for dinner. 

We piled in the car and headed to get my birthday cake. Trey's mom ordered the cake from Kern's bakery, my mom's favorite bakery growing up where she always ordered her cakes and things from! When we got there my mom suggested for everyone to get out and take a picture by the sign, which I loved. We then all headed inside to pick up the cake, which I did think was a little odd that we needed 7 people to pick up a cake, but I didn't say anything. When we walked inside Trey's mom said we were picking up a cake and they brought it to the counter. They asked if I wanted to see it and I obliged. When I opened the cake box this is what I saw:

AHHHH!!! <--That's what was going through my head! SURPRISE #2!!  I went into total shock, and just stared at the cake for like 30 seconds! Finally my brain told my body to turn around and I saw this:

It was exactly how I always imagined. Happiest moment of my life! I can't remember exactly what he said, as I was in complete shock trying to focus on not freaking out, but I do know he asked me to marry him, and that's the most important thing, right?!? I said YES! and just like that I'm engaged!! 

Here are a few more pictures:

I was so thankful both of our families were able to witness this special moment. I am absolutely elated to finally be engaged to the man of my dreams and love of my life. Can you blame me??? He is such a sweetheart and totally spoiled me this weekend!