Here is the scoop...

Kyle and I traveled to Salida on May 8th. Our first time was a couple weeks after we started dating in July of 2007 and we wanted to make sure to go again when we knew there would still be water there. The first time we went I was really hoping for a first kiss and it didn't happen :( This time I was hoping for a bigger surprise and here is the story...

We decided to go super early like we did last time to see the sunrise and hopefully have the park to ourselves as individuals start coming when the water is warmer later in the day. We headed out at 4:30am and began our 1.5 hour drive. The moon was almost full and was lighting up the sky. The entire way down it was still setting to our right and the sky was getting lighter to the left. All of the sudden in front of us a huge shooting star shot across the sky. It was breath taking. We traveled a bit further and an antelope crossed the road in front of us which was amazing to see. We finally got to the Sand Dunes and began our trek. We had to cross the water first which was freezing cold on our bare feet yet it was worth it. We hiked up watching the sun start to peep across the mountains and shine on the Dunes. It is pretty surreal being in such an amazing National Monument all by ourselves. The sky was clear, weather was amazing and it was a perfect morning. Some parts were very steep and it was quite the workout. Not to mention, Kyle had a huge cast on his hand from surgery days before.

We reached the highest one we could find. I sat and took a break to catch my breath and Kyle found some amazing ripples in the sand to take photos of and I watched as he captured some amazing views. He turned to me to ask if I was doing ok and I said yes and that I was just a bit exhausted. He came back towards me and kneeled down and began rummaging through his camera bag. I figured he was getting a different camera since he has three to choose from. All of the sudden Kyle turned to me and said "Muffin, will you marry me!" and he pulled out a ring.!!!!! I was so excited and it took me a few minutes and tears of happiness to get out my response of "Yes, I will marry you."

We continued on to follow our tradition of running down the steep sections on our way back to the water. It is so fun and makes you feel like a kid again.

Click here for the whole story plus photos: Full Proposal

And now the planning begins right here on this site...

Come back often to gain information and updates on the big day.

• Hike in the Sand Dunes :)
• Enjoy the outdoors and assist Kyle with his photography.
• Go on bike rides
• Play Monopoly
• Watch movies at 11am
  
• Walk around Best Buy and dream of all of the technical gadgets that we want.
• Saturday hotdogs at Costco
• Watch our many TV series :)
• Enjoy a brew and burger at Gordon Biersch
• Have BBQ's at our home with our friends
• Spend time with our family
• Vacations on the beach
• Hiking in the Mountains
• Camping
  
• Our annual visit to Rocky Mountain National Park
• Brunch at Village Coffee Shop
• Playing soccer on a co-ed soccer team
• Playing tetris and worms against each other
• Enjoying Blue Ray DVD'S
  
• and on and on...

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