Perfect Date

Saturday, January 8th

In a skirt, with snow boots in hand, Brock took me on an adventure date up Provo Canyon to South Fork Park. We did dutch oven cooking at this park on our first date exactly 4 months ago.

This time of year, the park was covered in at least 2 feet of snow, so the snow boots were necessary. Trudging through the snow, we made our way to the bridge that crosses over the river. Brock stopped so we could enjoy the beautiful snowy river and picturesque setting. This particular spot is between two of our favorite memories: dutch-oven cooking on one side of the river and star-gazing together on the other side of the river. Brock read me a really thoughtful letter, which made me think this was a celebration of our 4 months dating anniversary.

He soon pulled a wood box from his pocket, encasing a beautifully elegant ring and proceeded to get on one knee in the snow (yes, in the snow. What a man!), and he asked if I would marry him to which my response was an unquestionable YES. We are so happy to be engaged.

Next, Brock took me to a really neat restaurant up Mill Creek Canyon. Log Haven is the name (not a great name, we decided). Picture a huge fireplace in the lobby of the log cabin with dim lantern lit table settings. We both enjoyed Steak and Lobster with gourmet potatoes and asparagus, followed by an incredible Chocolate Lava Cake with hazelnut ice cream and kumquat sauce. The setting and food was a perfect celebration for the special day.

Our last stop of the night was back in Provo to another park at which we have had many special and fun times together. Snow on the ground has changed our memorable places, but they are just as special with more memories from today.

It was a perfect evening with Brock.

We are both a better person with the other, and we look forward to our journey together as we prepare to be sealed in the Draper, Utah Temple in April. Endless adventures are ahead of us.