Jeremy and Amanda

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

We're ENGAGED


On Sunday night we headed up to the top of Grandeur Peak. We got started a little later than planned but Tess was full of energy and the weather was perfect so we were excited to enjoy the evening! Everything is so green and vibrant right now. The wild flowers are all in bloom and we were able to see some of the most beautiful blue bells and delphinium! I think both Jer and I were loving just being out in such a beautiful place. Tess was loving it too! She ran through all the streams all the while smiling like crazy! Needless to say though Jer and I aren't in as good of shape as we should be and so the hike was a little harder than we thought it would be or maybe it was because we were trying to beat the sun going down. The whole way up Jer kept saying "I don't think we're going to make it!" I was just caught up in the moment and didn't really understand the urgency in actually making it all the way to the top (duh) but we both just kept moving forward and decided that we would be ok to walk down in the dark since Jer had his trusty head lamp! Well we did make it to the top and let me just say it was worth it for more than one reason! The view from this peak is absolutely breath taking! There was a lightening storm going on the west side of the valley that was amazing to watch! (Don't worry Mom the lightening was far from us) So we took some pictures and then Jer took care of Tess. He then told me that we needed to head down before it got too late but he had a question for me first.... He got down on his knee, pulled out a beautiful ring and asked me, yes me to marry him! And I said YES! (I think I even yelled so everyone in the valley could hear) I seriously felt like the luckiest girl in the whole world! He asked me on this peak so that we could always see the spot where we decided to be together forever! I hope that regardless of what we go through in the future we will remember what we saw on that peak... we were able to see the bigger picture. I think if we will focus on the bigger picture throughout our lives we will make it to our ultimate goal! The trip down was an adventure all its own... it was dark but the head lamp worked great! We got down all the way safely until the very end and then I took a spill but I was floating on cloud 9 so the bruises and such were no big deal! The funniest part of the adventure was that we were greeted at the end of our journey by a SKUNK! He came running out of the bushes ready to spray but we back peddled and got out of his way! So luckily we (including Tess) didn't go home smelling. What a memorable night! Thanks Jer for making my night perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better evening! I truly am the luckiest girl in the world!

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Blogger Sandi said...

Hmmmm I always thought I was the luckiest girl on earth, I will happily share the title with you though! Love you. You are the best, you deserve the best!!I am so happy for you both!
Mom Sandi

June 25, 2008 at 9:50 PM  
Blogger Kellyn said...

Nice, mom has NEVER left me a comment and you are a blogger for like a second and she leaves you a note! Love you both!

June 25, 2008 at 10:03 PM  
Blogger Nana Jan said...

Well, I'm so glad I didn't go to bed early. I'm just having a feel good cry after reading your first journal entry together and understanding your eternal perspective. Wow! I feel so lucky to be a part of this. I am sooooo very happy for you both and ecstatic to welcome you into our family. Great job on your blog!
Love you so much.

June 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM  
Blogger Brittney Wimmer said...

What! Can we please get a heads up when people create a blog! Gosh! I just found Brit and Jer's!
Alright, hostility aside... I'm really glad you guys joined the blogging world! This is so exciting! By the way, CONGRATS! We can't wait! You two are a beautiful couple! Amanda I'm excited to have you join the family! Can't wait to be back there celebrating!

June 26, 2008 at 3:43 PM  
Blogger heidikins said...

Congratulations darling!! I am so excited for you both!! (And, if I'm being honest, I'm WAY excited that you have a blog so I can stalk you online!)

xox

June 26, 2008 at 5:17 PM  
Blogger Britney said...

Congrats you two! Amanda, I can't think of a better match for my amazing brother. You two are adorable together! So glad to have you as part of the family and we'll definitely be counting down to October with you! Love you both.

June 27, 2008 at 11:03 PM  
Blogger N8Stowers said...

Yeah! I just found your blog off mom's too! Congrats again, I hope you can feel how excited we all are for you guys. This is going to be so much fun! Sounds like a great night. We love you guys! Nate & Cash

June 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM  
Blogger Anya Gilbert said...

HOW WONDERFUL! I just read everything on your blog. I love Blogs. Anyway...I am so excited for you. I hope that I get to meet Jeremy soon and get to know you both a little better all over again. I miss you girlie! So I hope you are getting married where I can go. Close to Cali? Love you and I am so Happy for both of you. Jeremy is a very lucky man!

July 25, 2008 at 2:09 PM  

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