Here's to the next adventure!

Well, hello again.  I know it has been way too long since I updated this blog, but life kind of got in the way.  And by life I mean...planning a wedding!!! Brian and I got engaged right before the holidays and it has been a whirlwind ever since.  We are SO happy and excited. 

I was completely surprised when Brian popped the question as I was wrapping Christmas gifts by the tree on a Saturday morning.  Brian had told me that he was out shopping for Christmas presents with his parents earlier that morning, when in fact he was meeting my dad at Union Station in DC to pick up the ring.  My dad spend the entire morning on a bus from New York to hand deliver the ring, which he created.  AND turned right around and went back to New York, something only my dad would do!  The ring was not only beautiful, but made with lots of love and care, which made it even more special. 

Adoring my ring

On cloud nine

After the shock of it all settled down, Brian told me we were dropping off our dog and heading to an Inn in West Virginia for the night.  I couldn't believe he had all this planned!  After we dropped off Winston, we stopped at Brian's parents house to celebrate with some champagne.  Then we headed about an hour away to West Virginia.  We were led to a cute little farm house.  Our room had chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, and chocolates waiting for us.  After settling into our room, we headed to dinner in the main house of the Inn.  It was absolutely wonderful, we had a five course dinner with wine pairings.  It felt like the perfect setting to celebrate our engagement, just the two of us.  With the holidays coming up, we had plenty of time to celebrate with family and friends.  

It was an absolutely perfect and magical weekend.  I still stare at my ring at random times during the day and can't believe it is mine, or that this is real. 

 

Cute little farmhouse at Hillbrook Inn, WV

Now we embark on the next adventure in our lives...Marriage!  We got right to work at looking at venues and already have a date set!  November 23, 2013.  That's only 10 months away and I know it will fly by.  So far I am loving every minute of planning and can't wait to marry my best friend.  I know that's cheesy but how can you write an engagement post without a little cheesiness here and there? :-)

I plan to keep this blog updated on the planning and any DIY projects I tackle in the coming months.

Hope you all are having a great day!!