During the past weeks we have talked about marriage and I even went and looked at rings with my sister and cousin and roommate to get a feel of what I liked. I picked out a few ring styles that I loved and then left it to my roommate Alicia to let Erik know. This weekend I'm taking Erik home for Easter weekend and the plan was for him to talk to my Dad then. So when he popped the question last night I was honestly to goodness completely surprised!
So yesterday I worked all afternoon at the doughnut shop that I also now work at. I got off at 5:30 and then went over to my Grandpa's to hang with him for a bit. Erik's brother got his mission call that day and was planning on opening it later that night at 9 so I knew we weren't going to be leaving for Layton till like 7:45. So I took my time getting home and such. Erik called me and seemed concerned that I wasn't home yet and haven't showered. I didn't see what the big deal was because it was only 6:30. My little sister even called and asked me what I was doing. I didn't think anything of those calls. I got home and got in the shower and hurried and got ready because Alicia asked me to take her the "Bench" to get a picture. I hurried and got ready and she was more concerned about what I was wearing than usual. I thought that was weird. So we start driving and I am soooo dumb and thought the "Bench" was a store and she wanted to go buy a picture. We drive up a neighbor and we get to the "Bench" which is a spot that overlooks the valley and the Logan temple. Erik took me there one night. So then I was like "ohhhhhh you want to take your own picture of the temple" because it was so pretty and the sun was setting and everything. I walked over to the bench and I see a bunch of rose petals that was leading down a hill. I was like "oh! Someone got engaged last night!" I was so oblivious...... So I walk over to the flowers and look to see where they were leading and that's when I see Erik! He was dressed nice and holding flowers. He is standing next to a table with pictures frames on it. My heart skipped a beat! Funny thing is my first thoughts were not what you probably thought they would be! I thought "Oh crap! My Dad is going to kill him because he didn't go talk to him!" But I was freaking out. I kept saying No! No way! Stop it! I couldn't believe he totally fooled me and I couldn't believe this moment was finally happening! I have been waiting for this moment all my life and it was finally happening! I walk down the hill towards him and give him a big hug. I look to the side and see about 6 heads and a bunch of phones out taking pictures! That wasn't awkward or anything haha! He sets the flowers down and he hands me a card. He says he isn't good with words so he wrote it down and wanted me to read it out loud. I read his sweet note. To be honest I couldn't even concentrate on the note because I couldn't believe I was about to be proposed to! At the end of the note it said "I have a question to ask you" and then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! He popped open the ring box and I couldn't believe my eyes! It was the perfect ring and I instantly fell in love with it! He did so good! :) It took me a few moments to respond but of course I said YES! Is he cute or what!?
By the way, yes he did talk to my dad, he called him a few days ago and got permission. He wanted me to come home engaged so that I could share that excitement with my family and friends. He is super thoughtful!
I honestly never thought this day would come. But I know without a doubt that Erik is the one and I can't wait to spend eternity with him!
