Guess what blog trend made it’s way to hippie-ville? The flashback series! Ok, not really series, since this is the first (and only) installment.
It just so happens that last year, on March 28th, my best friend asked me to marry him.
Happiness. Shock. Pure. Elated. Love.
Crissy Field, San Francisco.
It was a gorgeous day in the Bay, and Kyle and I were headed to lunch…or so I thought…
I’m pretty dense, so Kyle’s secrecy was probably all in vain, but still, he did a great job planning the best surprise of my life. I thought we were going into the city to meet up with his parents, as his Dad was in town for a “business trip.” My sis lives in S.F. so we decided to stop by and say hello.
We climbed up to her rooftop to check out these views…
The reason I mention this random fact is because we were actually hugging when I commented to Kyle that his heart was POUNDING. He laughed it off, making fun of me for being a “cardiac nurse” and thus noticing such things, but I realized later just why his heart was racing…
Anyways, after dropping by my sister’s apartment, Kyle got a call from his Mom saying they were actually right in her neighborhood and we should meet up with them for lunch. How perfect! (It all seems so obvious in hindsight, but I was really clueless).
We started walking…I had no idea where…I just assumed Kyle had discussed it on the phone with his Mom…
Kyle was making a bee line toward the water at an Olympic speed-walking pace, and I was like, “slow your roll homie, I can’t keep up!” Turns out he was nervous as could be…next thing I knew he cut off the sidewalk into the middle of the grass. I was so confused. “Where are we going?”
I just kept thinking, “we are in the middle of this massive lawn at Crissy field, how are we ever supposed to find his parents?!?” I even told him to call his Mom back and ask where EXACTLY she was. And that’s when Kyle pulled out a ring, and told me we weren’t meeting up with his parents…he was asking me to marry him!
I basically blacked out at this point and (fortunately) the rest of what happened was documented on film and/or retold to me after…
The key point is that I said yes…well, actually what I really said was “I guess so.” I may never live that phrase down.
I immediately called my parents, who were (ever so conveniently) in the car with Kyle’s parents around the corner. They met up with us, as well as my sister, and we all had a celebratory lunch at Greens Restaurant.
Cheers.
We all spent the day in the city…then we went to dinner at Kokkari.
Favorite picture. Ever.
Hope you enjoyed this flashback Friday. I wanted to share the best day of my life with you all (so far)…and now it’s only 4 months ‘til the wedding.
Aw, girl. You made me misty with this post. I agree that that is, indeed, the best picture. Ever.
You are so very lucky to have a best friend who is also your lover and companion. I am so happy that the wedding is so near!
So heartwarming and beautiful – I wish you two a lifetime together. The wedding will be phenomenal! 🙂
Congrats to you guys all over again!! And I love how you say, “my best friend asked me to marry him”…I totally believe that what’s true love is! BFFL!
SO cute! I love it 🙂
Thanks for posting…tear!
Awww – I love this story so much! I can’t believe it’s been a whole year!
Fabulous picture – and you’re going to have many, many more from the wedding!
This is a great post! SO sweet!
So sweet! You both look so happy 🙂
that picture is a FRAMER.
and way to go kyle with the planning – i would have been clueless as well!
Ahh, I’m a relatively new reader and not sure if I’ve commented yet, but that is the most adorable story! So cute and so exciting – wedding soon!! =)
Nicole G
Aw, that’s so awesome. You look so joyful.
Elise, I’m crying at my desk. You guys make me so happy!
That is so sweet! I love weddings! Congrats on the engagement!!!
LOVE this post! So happy for you two <3
I love you retelling this story! Is it too cheesy that I’m all teary eyed again? Literally, your phone call to me last year about your bling status is my favorite phone call to date. Plus, you still top my number one saved voicemail…hehe…You, mi favorita rubia, are the bestest! Countdown! EEEK!
Omg, sooooo cute!!!! I LOVE engagement stories. I get so choked up, Lol.
Have a great weekend!
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OUT OF MY FACE WITH THAT CUTENESS!!! You kids make me hopeful. Someday, someday!
I love posts like these! Congrats:) So romantic;)
Such a cute story!
YAY flashback friday! i will link back to this in my post today. i LOVED reading this post!!!!! i loved reading your other two new posts in my reader, for the record, but this one was the best 🙂 i got chills. have a great weekend, love!
Love the flashback friday!! Thanks for sharing your engagement story:) That picture IS Awesome! Good luck with the rest of your planning!
aw so precious! congrats again!
This made me smile SO BIG. I love engagement stories!! That picture is soooo cute, you’re right…and the baklava looks like the perfect way to celebrate an engagement!! Thanks for sharing!!
Loved this post – it made me all warm and fuzzy inside.
I think “I guess so” is better then a frantic nod and a squeak which is all I managed to get out.
Best. Post. Ever.
Loved hearing the story of the proposal. I wish you both the best:)
I remember the original – can’t believe that was a year ago!
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Awww what a beautiful story my dear! Love that last picture of you guys. I dined at Greens last November and that was so sweet of him to pick a veggie place for the celebratory dinner!
That is SOOO CUTE!!!! Oh my gosh I am in awe!
Best restaurant ever! 😉
Oh this is so cute! Since its my first time hearing the story.. I’m gonna be 100% honest that it really kind of touched me! As a 19 year old girl that is just starting to really delve into real life and meeting new people, its really hard for me to even believe there is someone out there that I could get to this point with.. but reading real people’s stories really puts it into perspective. I’m so happy for you Elise and cannot wait to hear what comes next!
🙂
ah eeeeeeeeeeeek!!! i love love love love love, LOVE stories! hahaha funny thing is that i first started reading your blog around the time you got engaged! i remember this because maybe like the 2nd or 3rd post of yours was when you just posted “i’m engaged!!!” hahaha creep of me to remember that.
btw i just bought nooch yesterday at wfs! hellllllllllp i’m about to scroll through your blog in search of ways to use hahaha
I love it!!!!!!! This is so awesome and I enjoyed reliving your awesome moment all over again 🙂 Have I mentioned that your ring is beautiful? Probably have, but thought it was worth mentioning again. Your ring is BEAUTIFUL!
Aww so cute! Your ring is pretty too!
You guys look so happy! Hope wedding plans are going well xxx
FREAKIN’ ADORABLE!
this just made my day. that picture of you two at the end is my fave picture ever. 🙂
Aww, such a cute engagement story. That picture of you two at dinner is so great! Thanks for flashing back!
It’s so great that we have photos of everything we do nowadays. Thanks for sharing, this was cutes ahoy!
awww.thanks girl 🙂 mine too!
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