Engaged!!!

Oh my geez! Where to even begin?! Sara here...feeling pretty good about this guest post!

I really have no idea where to begin, but here goes… This weekend has been the best yet! Kyle and I started by celebrating turkey day with both our families together, which I was very thankful for and absolutely loved! We spent the day together and planned to hike on Friday, little did I know this was not going to be a typical hike. Friday afternoon we headed to Cootie Brown’s, a local restaurant here in JC that we both really like; afterwards we headed up to Roan Mountain. This is one of my favorite places to hike and we both decided it is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world! The day was absolutely perfect, the sun was out and the temperature was just right. We walked around at the top of the bald for a little bit before resting and taking in the views on some rocks. We decided there was more to see so we walked around and ended up on the other side of the bald where there were not quite as many people and stopped on a boulder that was perfectly sized for two people! While taking in more views Kyle mentioned that he had made me something and began to pull a small book from his backpack. Not thinking anything about it I began to turn the pages filled with pictures from all our years together. I found myself getting quite emotional so I asked Kyle if this would make me cry where he simply stated, “I don’t think so”. Feeling silly I told myself to pull it together. I kept flipping through the pages and made it to the very last one, where Kyle had written, “Now…I just have one question to ask you…” At this point I realized what was happening! I looked at Kyle where he was pulling a small box out of his pocket and getting down on one knee! The next part is quite a blur, but I know he asked me to marry him and I THINK I responded with something along the lines, “oh my geez, is this real life? Yes, yes, yes, yes, YES! And finally, did you ask my dad?” I can honestly say I have never been happier in my life. We opened a bottle of wine and spent some time together taking in the moment and how beautiful my ring is! 

The rest of the day was a whirlwind and I am still on cloud nine! We returned to Johnson City where I was again surprised by our families welcoming us with champagne and pizza. Later all of our local friends joined us in a celebration! (Don’t worry out of towners we can all re-unite and celebrate again) It was the perfect ending to a perfect day!

Now, if you know Kyle and I you know we have been patiently waiting for the right time for this to happen! We could not be more excited to start this new adventure together and I cannot wait to be Kyle’s wife! I am so thankful and feel so blessed by the love and support that everyone has shown us! Get ready for a great celebration!

p.s. sorry ladies he is officially taken! And he is all mine!