There are so many fun stories I could share from the summer and the fall that lead to Aaron and I falling deeply in love, but I will only share a couple, and then I need to get to the proposal already, we are getting married in two weeks! Woot!
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| Best. Gift. Ever. |
One of those stories is of my Birthday. This past summer in Utah broke records for the heat. So many days over 100 degrees, and the air conditioner in my house had broken and was going to cost an arm and a leg to fix. Aaron is so thoughtful. I came home from babysitting one night and he had installed a portable AC unit in my bedroom. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. My room had turned from a heat trap to a sactuary. It really was the best gift he could have given me, so perfect. He also came home from work early that day to swim and to take me to dinner. I loved it!
The other story I wanted to share is of Conference weekend. Aaron became very ill that Friday afternoon and by Saturday he needed to go to Instacare to see if they could help him get better. This was prime opportunity to take care of him. I distinctly remember falling more in love with him that weekend. Someone once told me that when you are serving someone it is easier to love them. Taking care of Aaron in the state that he was in proved to me that I would do absolutely anything for him. That is when I realized that I loved him beyond measure.
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| Bike Ride-Conference Weekend |
That same weekend we went over to Aaron's mom's house for dinner. This is typical for us on a Sunday, but that day she was making more hints toward marriage. She had pulled Aaron aside at one point and I didn't really know what was happening. She had made reference to Aaron moving to Salt Lake and when I asked him about it on the way home he said he was thinking of moving up there and getting a roommate. I was only teasing when I said, "well, you could get a girl roommate...you know...like a wife roommate?! (another, "Did I just say that our loud?" moment. Yes, yes I did. Aaron's response was, "well...look in the glove box". There was an envelope and inside there were two wedding rings. They belonged to Aaron's mother and late father. I thought, "is he kidding me right now?"..."he better NOT be kidding?"...."wait, he better not be bringing this up at all unless he's serious about me!!" I tried to remain composed but of course my mind was spinning. When we got back to his house he asked if I would like to use his mom's diamond. After 18 months of knowing each other, I wanted to say..."Honey, I don't care if it's a mood ring at this point, just as long as it's round and fits around my finger!". Of course I loved the dimaond, especailly knowing how speacial it is to his mother. We started talking about some wedding plans, throwing dates out there, etc. I really couldn't believe we were even having the conversation.
It was about a week later on a Wednesday and Aaron and I were headed to the temple and to dinner...so I thought, but I kind of knew what was to come. We got to the temple and I realized my record has expired after an hour drive to Brigham City. Smooth move Holly, real smooth! I felt awful. but Aaron kept going up the stairs to the temple. He sat down on a bench and motioned for me to join him. We sat there for a minute and stared at the temple and then Aaron got down on one knee and asked if I'd be his forever. He said more than that, but that's kinda personal, ya know? I couldn't believe it was finally that moment. Of course and without a second thought, I said Yes! He took me for dinner at Maddox. We ate fast, we couldn't wait to tell our families.
The ring was gorgeous! He'd taken his mother's diamond from the ring she gave and put it into a new, stunning setting. I love it.
I cannot believe that our wedding is just two weeks away! I cannot wait to marry my best friend. Aaron is my world.
