My Life in Photos: It's Official: I'm Engaged!!!

If you've been living under a rock for the past week or so you might not know that DYLAN PROPOSED and I said YES! It's a short and simple story, but here it is in writing.

Dylan suggested we go to dinner last Tuesday night. I recently heard about a great little cafe over in Mariemont (just around the corner) called Dilly's. It's definitely a new favorite of mine! We enjoy a delicious beer cheese appetizer; then fish tacos and crab cakes for dinner! YUM! After dinner we came back to our house to let Walter out and enjoy the nice weather in our backyard. Out of nowhere Dylan asked what I wanted to do on Sunday. Of course, I said nothing because it's Sunday. He suggested we go back to James Free Jewelers to look at rings. As many of you know, we looked at rings about 5 months ago. I did not want to go again! Walter distracted us for a bit and then he brings it up again. He tells me he found a new one that he thinks I will like better. No way! We agreed on a beautiful ring 5 months ago. I was sure the first time. Then he told me he had a picture of it in the house. Dylan doesn't lie very well, so I knew something was up. He challenged him and said, "No you don't." He then agreed, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! :)

So that's the story! I wouldn't change a thing about it. We (or should I say "I") are very excited to start planning all the little details. I always dreamed of having our wedding at the lake, but I'm starting to realize that it might not be possible. It looks like we have a back-up plan though. Dylan's parents already offered their backyard as an option. Once we realized that Grandview may not be an option, we couldn't think of any other location we would want more. An outdoor wedding is our style and we are prepared to challenge Mother Nature next summer. Fingers crossed!

So I have a lot of planning to do! Dylan wants no part of it, but I think I can ease him into it... maybe. My whole family has weddings their minds! I'm lovin' it. Next week we have 3 weddings in 8 days. That has to be a record. :)

Now for the photos... Enjoy!