With Monday being Dustin's least favorite day, I would say he would agree that this one was not so bad. Our friends, Nick and Amanda, had been trying to get us to meet for awhile and the timing never worked out. But on this Monday evening, Dustin was already in the car with them heading to dinner when I received a phone call from Nick. He invited me to join them for dinner, causally mentioning that Dustin would be there, too. Amanda was voicing in the background that I needed to change as it had been college day at work. Dinner was at Buffalo Wild Wings and I am pretty sure Dustin and I only exchanged a greeting the whole night as Nick was full of endless stories. Needless to say, after a few more mutual gathering with friends, I finally found the courage to "throw my phone" at Dustin to get his number and start, what is, our story.

Dustin and I were spending the week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with family and friends. It was our final night, just after dinner at sunset, when my sister asked if we wanted our picture taken. I unknowingly said, "Well I know I do, but I'm sure that Dustin will say otherwise…”because if you know me, you know we already had a few from the week. But I stand up anyways and walk out to the balcony. Instead of joining by my side for a photo, he grabs my hand and drops to one knee to ask "Will you marry me?" The shock was followed by smiles and then, of course, tears as I said "Yes!"

We cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of our next chapter with you! XOXO