It was weeks before the engagement that Dakota had been planning a Christmas dinner with just us. Which, was fine because we have always opened gifts together just not this fancy. As days approached, Dakota was prepping for the big day from food to asking my dad. Meanwhile, I had no idea what was going on. December 23 approached and it was a normal lazy day just lounging around the house. To be honest I didn't even think we were going to change out of our sweats. But, at the last minute I decided to dress up and get ready. After supper we opened gifts from each other. He then told me that I was missing a card (giving each other cards with heart left messages is our thing), but I had to go get it. Meanwhile he was setting up the camera to catch it all, telling me to read the card out loud. I got to the end of the card and he was down on one knee holding the ring. I remember there being a lot of "shut ups and are you serious?" being said. We FaceTimed our loved ones and messaged our loved ones before announcing it online.