Our Engagement...
It was the first weekend that Brandon and Carrie decided not to visit
with family over the
three months he was in California for the summer. Brandon was moving
into a new location, and it seemed like a great weekend to spend time
at the beach. Little did Carrie know, Brandon had bought the engagement
ring on the Thursday before. He had been telling Carrie that the ring
could not be afforded until at least one more pay check (which wouldn't
happen for another two weeks). So they spent the day at the beach, laying
out, shopping for new reefs, and listening to some live entertainment.
Brandon wanted to go to Duke's (a restaurant sentimental to the both
of them for it's origional sister restaurant in Honolulu), a nice steak
and seafood place. They had dinner reservations right around sunset,
and ordered steak and wine. It was great conversation, very romantic,
and a great way to spend the evening. Towards the end of the meal, Brandon
pushed the table settings to one side. Carrie, not knowing why it was
taking so long to leave, decided to be smart. (She had a joke with Brandon
about getting engaged, because they had been talking about it for so
long). So of course, she said "So Brandon, are you proposing to
me now?" And Brandon replied, "Yes," and put the box
on the table. He got down on one knee, as Carrie turned bright red,
and proposed to her. She said yes. They left the restaurant and took
a walk on the beach, taking pictures and taking time to pray together.
