We met at Starbucks Corporate in Seattle about 6 years ago. Both being fabulous judges of character, we became fast friends bonding over topics such as our kids, avocado planning and BTs (Starbucks code for breakfast tacos-something Mike is VERY passionate about!). Those years of friendship laid a solid foundation which we both cherish deeply. We chuckle when we get those Facebook reminders popping up of me writing "Happy Birthday Buddy!" on his wall....oh how far we have come!
Mike took me to my favorite Washington town Leavenworth for the weekend. The kids did such a good job keeping the plan a secret up until that day but were super giggly as we walked around Ohme Gardens-Sonya on point looking for the perfect spot for him to pop the question. We joke now because she passed a number of beautiful (and flat) areas but ended up choosing a very precarious location with a steep drop off and then awkwardly and abruptly stopped in the path and shoved the box over to Mike who saw his life flash before his eyes before carefully bending down on one knee balancing as to not tumble down the side of the mountain. As soon as he stood up and before I could answer Sammy promptly slid in between us and wrapped his arms around me. It was an absolute perfect moment and I, of course, said YES!