I stepped off the bus and walked into a picnic pavilion where stood the most beautiful girl I ever laid my eyes on. Fifteen-year-old-Thomas was completely blown away. I still remember her laugh and the way she smiled. Upon seeing Michele, I wanted nothing more than to have her in my group. Out of the sea of campers, the odds were slim, but as the Universe would have it, she was my camp leader! We became fast friends and I did what I could to make her laugh. By the end of the week, I wasn't ready to leave and she didn't want to say goodbye. We never thought we'd see each other again...8 years later, we did. And 10 years later, here we are. :)

Thomas and I love to go camping together (probably because it's how we met). So one Saturday morning, a few months ago, we decided to head out to the Laguna Mountains. The next day, after waking up to the crisp air, and after a delicious pancake breakfast (duh), we went on a hike. The view at the top of the mountain was incredible. There was such a beautiful breeze... I still remember the overwhelming feeling of peace up there at the top. It felt so intimate because it was just the two of us and no one else was around. Well, besides Nutmeg (duh)! And just as we were about to leave, Thomas said, "Wait, Michele." That's when I turned around to see him on his knee!! I couldn't believe it and kept asking, "Are you serious?!" I was instantly crying. I don't remember much other than that because I was so overwhelmed. But I do know I said, "YES!" (duh) and we were smiling the entire rest of the day! :)