Now that you've heard our engagement story, it's time to inform you about the rest of our amazing day!
After embracing the moment at the Arboretum, we headed back to take showers and get ready for family time! The Franklin's drove over from Georgia as a wonderful surprise! We met them back at the Arboretum to reenact the moment. Katie took fantastic pictures of us (check out the previous post to see them). She is SO talented!
Matt's Family
I will have 4 new sisters!! : )
We also enjoyed lunch at McAlister's before I headed to work for a few hours. After the swimming and diving meet, Matt and I drove to Pratville to meet my family for dinner at Outback.
My Family
My (little) Brother
It was such a sweet time of many laughs, retelling the story and hearing my dad retell the story of Matt asking for my hand in marriage. Here is a picture from that day (October 28, 2011):
Matt and I have been taking ballroom dancing lessons for the past few months. So far, we know the waltz, the rumba and the swing. When we got back from Pratville, we attended a Halloween (and our first) Ball. We dressed as Woody and Jesse from Toy Story.
(I know, he's so darn cute!!)
Matt and I are blessed with such wonderful friends who threw an engagement party for us on Monday night. Thank you to the Sisco's for hosting this party and to everyone else who graciously made delicious soups and sides!!
Some of the most wonderful girls you will ever meet!
The whole group
At work today, my wonderful interns, Caitlin and Aimee surprised me with my first wedding presents!! I was SO excited! You girls are FANTASTIC!
To everyone who has celebrated with us thus far, thank you for your support and love during this very exciting time in our lives. We love all of you!!
