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It's official, Grant and I got engaged last weekend. Ok, so this doesn't come as a surprise to many of you, but I think there are still a few out there who didn't know :)
We went to Assateague National Seashore (one of our favorite places) to camp for the weekend. The weather was beautiful and the weekend was magical from the beginning. First off, we actually got a camp site...not an easy thing to do when the park's reservation system is not working and the sites are first come first serve. As we were setting up camp in the afternoon sun, a bald eagle, low in the sky, flew over our site. It was incredible. We were also visited by many, many monarch butterflies, who were apparently making their way south, but decided to stop in and celebrate with us before continuing on their journey. That evening we also saw pelicans, deer, elk, wild horses and a rabbit. It was a nice evening, sitting by the fire, eating soup, and listening to the short wave radio.
The next morning we got up very early so we could walk to the beach and watch the sunrise. It was here that we affirmed our commitment to each other and to our relationship and exchanged rings. As we sat on the beach, watching the sun rise, listening to the waves crash, sipping on champagne and orange juice and appreciating each other, it couldn't have been any better.
After a lovely and delicious breakfast, we spent the rest of the weekend hanging out with each other and the Assateague animals. It was a wonderful weekend. We've posted some pictures here...
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This really should be a children's book--about how all the animals celebrated the day you got engaged. Even the butterflies...
We're so happy for you!
love,
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | October 17, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Congratulations! Your photos are gorgeous, too.
Posted by: Zarah | October 17, 2007 at 08:20 AM
Mazel Tov! I'm really excited for you both and wish you so much happiness! How great that you made this commitment in such a beautiful place. It is a great story indeed.
Posted by: Jenna | October 16, 2007 at 04:50 PM
Wooohooo the story!!! :) Love you both, can't wait for the wedding!
Posted by: Sarah | October 16, 2007 at 04:19 PM
SO beautiful! Assateague is one of my favorite places too, and I imagine it is perfect this time of year! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Lolly | October 16, 2007 at 03:52 PM
great story suz and grant! great place, great pictures. may you live happily everafter. love, dad
Posted by: Tut | October 16, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Wow. That really is a story. romantic and picturesque. Congratulations.
Posted by: James in Washington (and Maine) | October 16, 2007 at 10:46 AM