Monday, May 19, 2008

Finally, It happened to me..

I'm engaged!! What a long rollercoaster ride it has been, but well worth every twist and turn.
Here's how it went down.. Last Tuesday, Matt and I set out on our journey to Destin, FL to meet up with my best friend Holly and her husband Jered. The Johnston's had scored a free condo, and Matt and I were more than happy to tag along. We had a wonderful trip, good food with good company, entertaining game nights, shopping, and ONE amazing day of sun..but no proposal!


As you all know, I'm not very patient, and I just knew Matt would propose in Destin! But as the days grew longer and drifted away, I left Destin tired, sunburnt, hungry, in a grumpy mood not wanting to ride in the car for 9 hours, wallet running a little thin, and most importantly engageless!! So all and all, just another "candy mood"!! :)
On the other side of Shreveport, Matt asks me if I hear something. (Flash back to earlier in the week, when Holly asked if I noticed my mom's car drifting to the right a bit), so when I asked "Why" to Matt, he said I hear something grinding, like a tire going down or the brakes. WHOA, so now on top of everything, Matt's now broke my mom's brand new car, she so graciously let us drive to Florida.. Me=Not Happy! A couple of feet before the Texas state line, Matt pulls over to "check" the car. He put the flashers on, goes around to look at the tire, and then opens my door and is down on one knee! He asks and I said yes! :) The funny thing is, I do remember saying when we found out we were going to Destin, "If I don't have a ring, by the time I cross the Texas State line.." and the rest is history. So, in true Matt form, he made me wait all week, but it was worth it in the end!


12 comments:

Them Chandlers said...

YAY!!! What a great story!!

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy so very happy for yall!!!! :) It's on my calendar and I can NOT wait!!! Love you!!!

The Tenner Family said...

Congrats! I know you are excited. And I'm very impressed that you had a camera handy to snap a picture of Matt down on one knee. You are truly becoming a blogger. Ha! :) Congrats again.

The Venables said...

Congrats chica-dee! Love the blog....it is so cute!

The Johnstons said...

Wow, you even surprised me with the blog...I already knew about everything else, but the blog a total surprise...and what a great one! I can't wait to hear about your daily stories and "moods", as if I haven't had enough. :) Can't wait for it all! Love you!

annette said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so excited for ya'll. If you need help with anything just let me know. Very cute blog :) Love you!

Anonymous said...

I HOPE 3 WILL STILL BE THE CHARM, I HAVE TRYED 3 TIMES TO RESPOND... THIS WAS MY FIRST BLOG TO EVER SEE...
CANDY, I AM SO HAPPY FOR THE BOTH OF YOU... I KNEW THE DAY WOULD COME FOR THE TWO OF YOU TO FINALLY SAY "LETS DO IT!" I LOVE YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH, MY BABY IS GETTING MARRIED.

Mikki said...

WOOOOHOOO!!! FINALLY!!! I am so excited and feel blessed to be getting you as a sister-in-law!! Now bring on the kiddoes!! =D On a serious note, I pray that you keep your eyes on God through every trail good and bad. If you allow God to grow you guys...it is a miracle here on Eart!! Just look at Clay and I....10-1/2 years!! A miracle I tell ya! He is my best friend...may you and Matt be as blessed.

Mikki said...

Okay....I did not proofread. That was every trial not trail although there will probably be a few of those too....LOL

Mikki said...

Good grief...can you tell I am rushing?? Here on Earth...not sure where Eart is...=D

Jenny said...

What a cute story! I'm so happy for y'all!

Unknown said...

Congratulations, I am so excited for you!!