Today’s Fun Fact: I got engaged in San Diego!
When Ben and I both lived in Minneapolis right out of college, every so often we would put one person “in charge” of the weekend. Whoever’s turn it was had to fill Friday evening through Sunday afternoon with fun things we thought the other person would enjoy in terms of activities, places to eat, etc.
Well one weekend in August of ‘07 – it was Ben’s turn. Thursday night came and I was told to pack a bag (wheeee, we were going somewhere!) because we would be heading to the airport on Friday afternoon, and it would be warm where we were going.
4:00 on Friday came and I learned of our destination as we checked in for our flight: San Diego! I had never been, but love every square inch of California I have ever stepped foot on so, of course, I was IN!
Our weekend was spent doing everything one must do while in San Diego: eating fresh baja fish tacos, visiting sleepy beach towns like Cardiff by the Sea, strolling through the Gas Lamp District and laying out at the beach!
Oh, and getting sufficiently “sun-kissed”!
Saturday night came, we put on our best and headed to dinner.
I won’t go into too much detail, but about 30 minutes later…we were engaged to be married!
After the proposal, we had dinner at a little restaurant that was literally floating on the water.
We were floating on Cloud 9 :)
8 months later, we got married!
A surprise trip to California AND a marriage proposal? I think I’ll keep this guy around!! ;)
Well my busy week is finally winding down…just so it can wind back up for a busy weekend! Our friends are getting married and Ben is in the wedding, so we have the rehearsal dinner tonight, followed by the wedding and reception tomorrow night! I’m so excited – who doesn’t love a good wedding?!
Happy Friday everyone – oh and come back tonight for some stuff I’ve been promising you!
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Have you ever taken a spontaneous road trip or vacation?
angieinatlanta 10.09.2009
What a beautiful story! Love it!
And I adored last night’s office as well; their boat wedding was so romantic!
Devan G Newman 10.09.2009
you two are so stunning :)
brandi 10.09.2009
how sweet :) Planning each other’s weekends sounds fun!
Erin 10.09.2009
That is so sweet! Congrats!!!!
Cynthia (It All Changes) 10.09.2009
Aww that’s sweet. Definitely a keeper :-)
I once took a spontaneous road trip with my dad as a kid. I was up late at night with him and he asked if I wanted to go on a trip. He drove until we got to Stutgartt (we were stationed in Germany) and then we went bowling early AM. So fun and good memories.
Mikael 10.09.2009
And you’re not going to tell us how he proposed? Darn… you got me all excited ;) That’s my favorite part of talking to a bride.
Hope you have fun at the wedding! I’m not too fond of weddings at the moment. Where I live, everyone (my age) and their dog is getting married right now. Mormons… they just have no patience or something! :P
Never been on a spontaneous trip. I’m a planner!
Evan Thomas 10.09.2009
The Office was hysterical last night. I loved the dancing in the aisle–that’s when you know you have good friends, when they coordinate a dance like that in your honor
Lindsey 10.09.2009
I definitely teared up a bit during the office too- and not because the Nard Dog was!
I love y’alls engagement story- Actually, my favorite part of that story was that you two planned weekends for each other!
Lindsey 10.09.2009
oh P.S.
for the office lovers that didn’t get to see a real wedding ceremony. some pics!
Leslie 10.09.2009
great story! so cute!!!
i just got engaged last weekend – check out my proposal story here – http://www.andherlittledogtoo.com/2009/10/our-proposal-story.html
Holly 10.09.2009
SOOOOO cute! you and ben are an adorable couple! and the apple crisp oatmeal is looking pretty adorable too :)
have so much fun at the wedding this weekend! enjoy!
Anne K. 10.09.2009
SNOW?!? Already?? That’s insane. I love those apple crisp oats! Apples in oatmeal are soo good :) Your proposal story was so cute!
Leslie 10.09.2009
Quick question….
How many will that Pep. Farm Vanilla Bean Cake serve?
I am thinking about trying it out this weekend…my daughter is turning 5 and I am burnt out on food prep and baking at the moment…
Thanks!
PS- I can’t even believe that we have to endure Tracy for another show…or more….
Leslie in Tn.
Holly 10.09.2009
That is such a cute story!! I’ve never really been on a spontaneous trip before….I need to live it up a little!
SNOW?! WTH? I sure hope that snow stops at the Indiana/Illinois border. :-)
chandra 10.09.2009
Awe, cute engagement story!!
I cannot believe there is snow in the forecast this weekend! It is way too early for that.
Lindsay @ bananaandchocolate 10.09.2009
That’s a sweet story!
Have fun at the wedding this weekend! It’s supposed to snow here too, I’m not excited!
*Andrea* 10.09.2009
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):)
Estela @ Weekly Bite 10.09.2009
I Love to hear about wedding proposals! I got engaged in San Diego too! It wasn’t a spontaneous trip… we lived there! Did you get engaged at the Marine Room?!? That restaurant looks just like it… floating in the water :)
Have a great weekend!
-estela
Lizzy 10.09.2009
AW you two are adorable, what a wonderful story!!! :)
I love the idea of apple crisp oats. i need to make these asap!
I sometimes make spontaneous road trips but never full out trips. I need to learn to be more spontaneous though cause it keeps life interesting!
VeggieGirl 10.09.2009
Aww, such lovely memories!! :)
Rachel 10.09.2009
OMG That is the sweetest proposal story I’ve ever heard! He did a good job :)
I loved The Office too. I was laughing and crying at the same time…while running on the treadmill! lol I’m sure I got some crazy looks.