In July 2024, we planned a vacation to Bella Vista, AR with our girls and David’s sisters. As soon as we picked Bella Vista, I started researching the best places to visit and things to do. I found the Mildred B. Cooper Chapel and instantly loved the story behind it and how absolutely beautiful it was. It was the top place I wanted to visit. Little did I know, David had a plan of his own. He insisted we visit on Wednesday afternoon which I had no idea why, but was fine with me as long as we got to go. I had no idea he was secretly planning with Penelope, Britanny and Kaylee to make our vacation even more special than I knew. On Wednesday, July 24, we got ready for our day and all the girls insisted on wearing dresses. I didn’t know why as we just planned to visit the chapel, have lunch and come back to the house so Aniston could nap before we went out again in the afternoon. Looking back, I should have caught on and followed their lead, but I was completely oblivious. When we arrived at the chapel, it was even more beautiful in person. I was in complete awe, which helped Kaylee slip the ring box to David without me even noticing. Once inside, we were taking it all in and posing for pictures when David asked if we could take a picture just us two. We went to the front and posed for a few pictures. I turned to look at David and he kissed me, then I started laughing because it was all eyes on us and I’m not good at the center of attention. David pulled me back over, got down on one knee and proposed at one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. I was in absolute shock - it was the best surprise of my life. We were all crying happy tears, even all the girls. It was a truly special moment in the most amazing place - the surprise of a lifetime 💜