We interrupt the vacation catch-up for this....

Today Troy asked me to marry him! I, of course, said YES! And I couldn't be more excited about it! :)

We have been waiting for quite some time for temple clearance so that we could make some firm plans.... but in the meantime we have been doing all that we could to have things planned out for October. All the while, waiting for clearance and dealing with some frustrations about the whole process. We just tried to have faith that it would all work out.... and, of course, it did!

Anyway... We had the privilege today of attending the Salt Lake Temple with Troy's nephew Cameron who was taking out his endowments. He is going on a mission in October, to St Louis, Missouri. We are very proud of him and were very happy to be a part of his special day. We all went to the temple today, because it is Troy's Father's birthday... what a great day for Cameron to go through the temple, and for us all to be there together.

After our temple session we were all chatting in the celestial room for a bit and Troy and I decided to look at some of the sealing rooms that were open. All the other family members left, but Troy and I lingered behind to just have some quiet time to ourselves.

We were in one of the sealing rooms talking and enjoying being together. Then all of sudden Troy says something along the lines of 'there is something I haven't told you about yet..' Next thing I know, he is dropping to one knee and holding my hands. He said (and I am certain I am not capturing it exactly right... but it was perfect!), "We received our temple clearance, and I would be so honored if you would do me the honor of becoming my wife?" I cried and said something incoherent and babbling... "yes, I will!" and "Really? We got the clearance?" "Yes, I am so excited and would love to marry you!" Who knows!! I have no idea what I said, but it could not have been a more perfect proposal!

Later I come to find out that the silly boy received the clearance a few weeks ago and was just trying to find the perfect time to propose. Unbeknownst to me, I foiled a few plans accidentally... but it was perfect today and I loved it!

So.... we are excited to annouce our wedding date of October 10th! The ceremony will take place in the Newport Beach Temple! Hooray!