It was the night before Thanksgiving and I was in bed and Erik had just woken me up after his clinicals. He was still in his green uniform and for some reason he didn't go straight into the shower, but instead was laying on the floor and messing around. His excuse was that he was tired from he drive and needed to stretch. So, I let him go about his business. He suggests that we go to San Clemente pier and go to Fishermans for a margarita. I agreed, but still wanted to lay in bed for a little while longer.

Erik goes to the living room and I over hear my mom say "I approve!". I assume that Erik asked my mom for my hand in marriage. When he came back to my room I said that I was very proud of him, but I didn't think anything of it. I knew I was going to marry him someday and asking my mom was just one of the things that needed to be done.

Erik and I finally get ready and start heading over to the pier. Mid way I suggest to go to Riders Club to get dinner and then go to the pier. So we did. I finished my burger but Erik only picked at his burger, finishing less than half of his. Still I didn't think anything of it. I just thought maybe he got full with whatever my mom offered him at the house, she does not take no for an answer when food is involved.

We left Riders club and finally got to the pier. It was very cold that night, it was November after all, and I just wanted to go straight to Fishermans, but instead Erik wanted to go down to the pier first. What the heck! So, I say okay..but in my head I'm going--lets just get down there and come straight back.

We get to the end of the pier and were distracted by the seal playing in the water. Erik has his arms wrapped around me and I feel his heart pounding. I asked him "are you okay?" He says in my ear " Rochelle I want to spend the rest of my life with you". I just thought "awe how sweet", so I turned around to face him to give him a hug but instead he gets down on one knee.

"Huh?", I was just confused. Then he continues to say "Rochelle Marie Crystal Solon Langhirt will you marry me?" I think I just kept saying "you're going to do this now?" "right here?" I wasn't expecting that he would do it a couple hours after asking my mom!

After what seemed like forever I finally say "Yes!". I was very awkward about the whole thing, I've never been proposed to..lol..I didn't even want to take the ring from the box because I just thought this is too precious for me to deserve. I don't know what I was thinking in those moments, but mid way back the idea finally settles in my brain and I just start screaming "I'm freaken engaged!! WOOO!!"

I will never forget that night. Cracks me up thinking about it.