The calm before the storm..

  Well, I am still happily engaged to the most wonderful man in the world!! He is actually on his way back from Hawaii right now! He went with a bunch of his close friends for about 10 days! Was I jealous? You bet. But, he most definitely deserved a little R&R and I'm so happy he was able to go and experience Hawaii. It's such an amazing place! That being said... I'm excited to have him back in the same time zone as me. I miss him very much... the distance has certainly gotten harder for the both of us! It's tough not being able to see him everyday :( But, in just 123 days we will get to be together everyday for the rest of forever!!!

Havin' a little skype date with my love! 

  The season is starting to wind down. We had our last regular season last game in Spokane against Gonzaga. Unfortunately, it was a really tough one and we weren't able to come out with a victory. But, we need to remind ourselves that we still have some basketball left to play for this season. We have the conference tournament comin' up next weekend and have an opportunity to do well there! Sports are crazy in the fact that they have such a power that can dictate so many of your emotions. Losses are never fun, especially ones that really sting like the one last night.

  But, to end on a good note... I FOUND MY DRESS!! I am absolutely in love with it. I'm not going to describe it too much because I have a reader that I don't want knowing anything about this dress (Yes, you Travis Seaborn!). I love it though, and it is something that I really didn't think I would like. It is perfect and I can't wait to wear it!!! Only 123 more days!! That is so crazy to think about and I'm sure that it is going to go by so fast. I'm looking forward to going home and spending more time with Travis and my family before I get married. I have a lot to look forward to in these next couple months!! :) 

Guess what... I'm engaged!!

  It's official, as of February 10th 2012... I'm engaged to the most wonderful, kind and loving man in the world! 

The Proposal

  Okay, so I am still a little overwhelmed with excitement and the realness is still setting in so, bare with me as I try to recall every detail of this special moment.

   Travis is going to Hawaii on this upcoming Thursday. He had planned this trip quite a while ago and had told me that he would come see me before he left. He had hinted that the next time he would see me there would be some sort of an engagement involved :). I subtly mentioned to him... okay, maybe not so subtly, but I mentioned to him that I did not want to get engaged on Valentines Day. I know that sounds incredibly selfish but.. an engagement on Valentines Day is incredibly cliche; not my style. 

   Last week, my parents came into town on Tuesday. They came to spend time with me and to also watch our game that was on Thursday when we played Gonzaga. I was excited for them to come down and to be able to spend more than 2 days with them. As the week went on, I began to get a little more anxious because I knew that Travis would have to be coming soon. However, on Wednesday night I was having a casual conversation with Trav and I mentioned that I missed him and his response was... "I miss you too! I'll see you in 5 days". I was shocked with that response because.. 1) he has wanted for this trip to be a surprise and 2) 5 days from then was VALENTINES DAY! Needless to say, I was frustrated and really disappointed that he would just tell me after thinking I was going to be surprised.

   The next day we had our game and I really didn't get to talk to Travis much that day. I was still feeling frustrated that he told me and that he was only going to be in Utah for such a short time because his trip to Hawaii was coming up. I wasn't overly "cordial" towards him (which I feel VERY bad about today) but, I was disappointed. Long distance is really hard and when I thought that I was only going to see him for a few hours, I was not happy. 

   Our game on Thursday was a great success!!! We won and I had a fun night with my family. I apologized for Trav for how I acted and I accepted the fact that he was coming Valentines Day and that it was better to see him for a short while than none at all. Of course, Travis was very forgiving and sweet to me. It was kind of a busy night and I didn't get to talk to him before we both went to bed but, I did feel very guilty for the way I acted.

   The next day, we didn't have practice or anything. I just had class and team workouts which was all finished by about noon. It seemed like a normal day! After I got home, I showered and got ready and went shopping with my parents. It was mostly just my mom and I because my dad was looking at "car stuff". My dad texted me and I asked if my mom and I wanted to meet him at Cafe Rio at 4:00. That time came around and my mom and I drove over to the restaurant. We were in the parking lot and walking in and I turned to look for my dad and saw him walking over with TRAVIS!!!! I was sooo surprised. I didn't know how to act!!

   Trav stole me and went for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. I was really overwhelmed and apologized numerous times for being a stinker. While we were at dinner, I questioned him on what we were doing and he wouldn't give me any answers other than "we have some time to burn". After dinner, we went and walked around the mall. I was getting so antsy and nervous!! Finally, we left the mall and we drove to rock canyon park. It is this really pretty park that is near my house. We got out of the car and walked a little bit and I saw this little area that was surrounded with candle/torch things and flowers. He led me over there and it was beautiful! The sun was just starting to set over the mountains and it was a gorgeous view. He then proceeded and got down on one knee and popped the question! and I gladly said yes!!! 

   Pretty soon after.. Kim, Fus and Corbin came running out! They had helped Trav with the planning and set up since it was tough with Trav being in Canada. I was so overwhelmed and so happy I couldn't even being to explain how I was feeling. It was a VERY special moment! 

SO disappointed I chose that jacket to wear. Besides that... it was a really beautiful moment.

I am OBSESSED with my ring. He did an absolutely incredible job. I can't stop staring at it! It is exactly what I wanted. I love it, I love it, I love it!

My parents were back at Kaufusi's and we came back and celebrated with friends and family for the rest of the night! 

Love birds.. Mr & Mrs. Seaborn to be!!! We went and joined my parents for dinner the night after at Cheesecake Factory (divine, if you've never been). It was a really fun evening and we were able to set a date. JUNE 29th 2012 in the Cardston, Alberta temple. We are SO excited!!!!

I had to show it again.. It's perfect!

   I am so, so, so excited! It will be difficult during basketball season. But, once the season is over, I will definitely start more planning. All I know is that I am so in love with Trav and that there is 137 days until we get hitched! I'm sure that day will come so, so fast. So much to do!!!

I love him!!!