I noticed the ring box sized present under the Christmas tree immediately, but I tried to play it cool for as long as possible. On Christmas Eve, I couldn't take it any longer. I suggested that we open our gifts to each other that night. Alex agreed but with one condition - we open the presents in order of size, from largest to smallest. Torture! Sitting on the living room floor with the dog and the cat, we opened our presents until the only one left was the little ring box sized gift. We were both really giddy when I opened the box. I pretended to be surprised and we laughed and kissed. Alex said "Well?!?!" I said "Are you going to ask?!?!" Alex had forgotten to ask. We laughed some more. Alex asked. Kandis cried. Kandis said yes. We kissed and were engaged.

We got married at the San Francisco City Hall on Valentine's Day in a quick but beautiful civil ceremony. We are so excited to continue our wedding celebration with you at our reception in October!