Try as he may.... Charlie just can't lie. And thats just one of the many things I love about him. He had me waiting for 14 painfully long months, because he told me the day he bought the ring. Apparently he was excited. Although his carefully thought out surprise was blown the night before by our precious Kendall, he made the proposal into a wonderful weekend away in Half Moon Bay. After waking me up with flowers and a mushy card, we drove to a beach and had a quiet romantic picnic. Complete with wine and an Avengers blanket:-) Typical Charlie. He got down on not one, but two knees and asked me to marry him. 

We the checked into the beautiful Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. (so worth it if you ever have the chance to go) We walked down to the beach and I tortured him with endless "couples pictures" and pictures of the RING... Hey I deserved it after waiting 14 months right?!?! Lol. 

After making the important phone calls to share the news most knew was coming, we went to a beautiful dinner at Navio. My favorite part of the evening came after dinner. We sat for hours at a fire pit snuggling and making s'mores. 

Best weekend EVER! Can't wait for the wedding!!!

Ok so im not a very good liar. I got the ring months before I asked, and I let it slip that I had it. My idea was to then wait until the right time. I started planning for a time in February, and everything I thought would work didn't. The months came and went, but I couldn't figure out a way to ask her. I wanted something romantic and just us, because we never seem to get much time alone.

Then I came up with Kenwood Spa and Inn near Sonoma ( if you read Sarah's story you know this didn't happen) I booked it for July and was set. Well they say the best plans don't always work. I had looked at the calendar before booking, and I swear she wasn't working... Turns out I was wrong, and Sarah was working :( oh nooooo!!! I figured I would ask her to miss work and make something up (again not a good liar) and she told me she couldn't miss.

Now onto plan 2. As we were watching a movie, (American Wedding) Sarah made the comment she always wanted to stay at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay where the movie was filmed. That morning I booked it. Kendall was there to help. First step, I booked the weekend she had off :-) Second, I arranged for a sitter for the kids. At this point I am feeling good. Third, Kendall and I went to pick up the ring (it was at my parents). I am set. I have a plan, and for over 2 weeks Kendall doesn't say a word. Sarah has no idea. Then the night night before at dinner we were talking about going to Grandma and Papi's, Kendall says "We can't do that,  we are with Aunt Casey so you can give Sarah her ring remember". Arrrhhh

The best plans often aren't. Sarah knew it was coming, but it still was amazing and she did say YES which was the most important.