We are ENGAGED!

On the 1st of December, 2012 Dom took me to Longwood Gardens. I thought this was just another romantic day for us to enjoy and get in the holiday spirit, but what I didn't know was Dom had a trick up his sleeve that would change my life as I know it!

We arrived after an hour drive and we were so giddy just to get inside the gardens. The grounds were beautiful, and massive and we just couldn't wait to explore. When we got there is was a little after 4pm so we toured outside to see all of the wonderful trees, plants, and garden areas.

 This is me in one of the many paths through the gardens.

This tree was decorated with ornaments that were edible for birds and other animals that live in the park. I loved this. The picture below is of me inside one of four tree houses within the gardens.

This picture is Dom and me in the Italian Water Gardens (I honestly thought this was supposed to be Italian water ICE. I didn't read the entire sign duhh it took me about 30 minutes just to realize I was not thinking right)

 

Next we took a stroll in the 30,000 square foot Greenhouse. This was absolutely breathtaking. We took the Christmas Route within the greenhouse and every room we entered had a different theme or flower arrangement. One of my favorite rooms was the orchid room and the decorated Christmas trees were just a few things we loved to see. Take a look:

 

 Still after such an amazing tour of the gardens I did not know Dom's surprise for me. We headed back outside to admire the lights and decorations in the dark. WOW, what a sight this was! The lights were beautiful and Dom and I were feeling the Christmas magic! After checking out a few areas in the gardens we stopped to overlook a pond that was lit up with white lights mirroring the movement of water. We were standing on a romantic balcony admiring the view and Dom turned to me to ask what I was thinking. Of course I said how much I loved being in such an amazing place, but dumb dumb me continued to add how chilly I was and was almost ready to head home to bake cookies with Jackie. After my silly comments I turned to Dom to ask the same...he of course was so kind and heartfelt and I just felt so loved inside. He told me about how he feels and what he wants for his future and finally lowered to one knee and ask me to marry him. Of course I had no clue this was about to happen so my hands flew up to my face and I was in awe.  A man that treats me like an angel was asking me to let him do this for the rest of my life. I did not hesitate a second longer and said yes! I will never feel as surprised or as happy as I felt that moment. He slid the ring on and I just squeezed him as tight as I could wishing this moment would never pass. The moment did of course but the feeling I have in my heart and my head have not. I know that I have been blessed with someone who cares about me just as much as I care about him. What a wonderful ending to our incredible day! These pictures below are right after Dom popped the big question!

and so it begins...our life together, and I could not be happier..