Five years ago...

Five years ago, my best friend and love of my life proposed next to a cozy fireplace on a snowy night in Leavenworth. We had gone snowboarding together for the day and he'd nervously kept the diamond ring safe through our outdoor excursion. Then, we enjoyed the lights in Leavenworth, finally ending up at the Enzian Hotel where we sat by the fire, drank hot apple cider, and a family friend of his (who plays the piano there regularly) snuck in our song at the time. As he played "Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)", Chet proposed quietly and sweetly. I don't think that some of the other people in the area even noticed... but that is just the way he is. Kind, thoughtful and able to show love in a quiet way. Then, after we took pictures and relished in the moment, he brought me to the family friend's house where OUR families and some friends had traveled over to have a celebration party. He planned it all and kept it all a surprise in order to make the night special...

... and it was very special! So special that we actually go back to Leavenworth every year in some way, shape or form to celebrate that beginning. We're headed off tomorrow to enjoy a weekend away in Leavenworth, get a new ornament for our tree (we get a new one each year together) and probably do some snowboarding.

Lights in Leavenworth

Us right after getting engaged with Chet's family friend who plays the piano

I am so thankful for my loving husband, the years together and all the years (and memories) to come! Love you, Chet!