On a chilly and foggy Sunday morning, Kate and Brendan awoke in the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley and decided to begin their trip to the top of Old Rag Mountain. Brendan knew the surprise that would await his future bride and tucked a loose ring into his pocket to keep ir a secret! Squeezing between boulders, crossing streams, and jumping across chasms they made it to the top. As Brendan nervously handed Kate her peanut butter and jelly sandwich he searched the area for an impromptu photographer. After rushing through his sandwich and mentally rehearsing his speech one more time, he found a volunteer to take their picture. He asked for one more picture, got down on his knee, and asked Kate to marry him. Interrupted by kisses she said "Yes!" They made their way down the mountain celebrating with a Polish couple they met on the way up. They celebrated with wine at a local winery, grilled dinner, and ended the night watching shooting stars.