My first post of 2008 and I'm lovin it.

I'm ENGAGED!!!!

Ok, since everyone is waiting to hear what happened I will give in....

December 18th 2007: Michael and I decided to go on a walk to a nearby rose garden in Raleigh, NC (where my parents are now living). We found a nice bench underneath a beautiful tree that was full of red flowers. We sat there for a while talking, but finally I was getting too cold and asked if he wanted to keep walking. Michael told me we could in a few minutes. I thought nothing of it. I was looking around the garden and when I turned back to look at Michael there was a beautiful ring being held up to my face! I couldn't believe my eyes!!! Was it really happening??!! Michael got the strength and said, "Rachel, will you marry me?" I barely got the word "Yes!" out before tears filled my eyes. I guess it's such a flood of emotions all at once and you're trying to take in every second that I could feel my eyes watering.

All I have to say right now is that I am very happy!

And for all of you who are wondering, we are planning on having the wedding this next December. The date is not finalized.