Our first date was at my cousin’s wedding. We had a great time together and he was such a gentleman. I  didn’t hear from Rob for almost 2 weeks after the wedding, so I finally called him and asked him on a second  date.

Our first date... 

The proposal

On Christmas Eve we had our families over for dinner and to open presents. Rob told me he didn’t get me a Christmas present because we had just gotten a new security system and that was our gift to each other. On Christmas morning he woke me up in a hurry stating that “Santa had come while we were sleeping”. It took multiple encouraging words but I eventually arose from my slumber. I rolled out of bed in my backwards shorts, t-shirt, and bed head. I walked into the living room to a huge box in front of the Christmas tree and Rob and the dogs were on the couch. I began opening the box, but apparently, I was doing it too slow. Rob came over and tore the box open. Inside the box was an assortment of my favorite candies and another small box.I hardly had time to open the box before rob was on the ground in front of me trying to convince our dog, Duke, to get off the couch and on to the ground where we were sitting. As soon as Duke cooperated, the front door opened. Robs friend walks in holding a camera. Completely caught off guard, I looked at Duke. Hanging from his collar was a beautiful shining ring. Rob took the ring off Dukes collar, got on one knee, and asked me to marry him.