We’re getting Married!

The first time we met was out at Burger’s Lake in Fort Worth, Texas. I had just got done working for the day when we were told a group of young ladies were coming in to swim. As she came around the corner with her friends I could not help but smile. Little did I know Rachel was already calling dibs as she told them “theres my future husband.” She and I eventually crossed paths and she asked for my name and number. After much reassurance and lots of encouragement to ask her out, despite fighting a cold she said yes. Many months of dating ensued, all which she fell in love with (her soon to be furry son) Brock, going up to the mountains in Angel Fire, New Mexico and many trips to cheer me on at my semi-pro basketball games. When it was time to pop the question, which was then dubbed “Operation Snow Bunny” I recruited my parents, my brother and our close friends the Jamesons for help. Rachel had just finished her first skiing lesson and we decided to have a congragulatory “photo shoot.” With my brother Brendan on the camera and skiing down the mountain (despite my constant wondering where he was) to film, the plan was all coming together. After taking our picture together Rachel was told to strike a pose while I snuck behind her and got down on my knee. When she turned around I was so nervous I could barely talk but eventually was able to form the words I needed to. Thankfully, Rachel said the word that has made me the happiest man in the world. She said”Yes”