TheKnot

TheKnot

December 4, 2009

Justin made dinner reservations at the Pearl Cafe & Bakery in Missoula for 7:30 on Friday evening. We both had never been there before, but heard great news about the food. When we arrived we were taken to the 2nd level and seated at a table in the corner overlooking below. We each had a glass of red wine. This was also our first time ordering red wine. Justin ordered salmon with rice pilaf and I ordered steak with mashed potatoes. In the mean time bread was served. We enjoyed each others company while we ate dinner. I had my leftovers boxed. After waiting for awhile our waitress returned with a glass dish of M&M's. I glanced in the dish and saw blue and pink M&M's with black writing on them. I grabbed a few and some said, "Dana" and others said, "Will You Marry Me?" Justin came over to my side and on a bended knee said, "Baby, will you marry me?" as he flipped open the box with a gorgeous ring. I said, "yes!" I slipped on the sparkly diamond ring, stood up and hugged and kissed my fiance! Everyone upstairs applauded and said, "Congratulations!" This was a special and memorable moment. Thanks to my Justin! I would have to say the happiest and best moment of my life. We stayed at the cafe till 9:30. Time flew by! As soon as we got outside I couldn't wait to kiss and hug my fiance again. I was jumping up and down with excitement. It was hard to get my eyes off my engagement ring for quite awhile. It is amazing knowing you have found your soul mate to spend your life with forever. xox

SnOwMoBiLiNg

Justin and I went snowmobiling for the first time together on Saturday, January 30th. We were invited to join a group of about 30 people going snowmobiling around Seeley Lake. We found two sleds that we could borrow. One was my dad's and the other was Justin's brother's sled. We really wanted to get outside this winter and do some kind of activity. We decided there was too many people going on the Seeley trip, so just the two of us went riding on the mountain roads in Stevensville. I am glad we did it this way since it was my first time riding one by myself and we could go at our own pace. We packed a lunch, swisher sweet cigars, a lighter, and paper to start a fire. We came to a spot where we thought it would be nice to enjoy lunch around a fire. The lighter that worked perfect at the house would not light to start a fire. Good thing we were not stranded and needed to get warm. We rode a total of about 20 miles and stayed warm throughout. It took some time for me to get the feeling of the snowmobile, I took my time and went slow on corners and was able to accelerate more on straight stretches. We had a great time!!!

Getting Married!

Justin proposed to me at The Pearl Restaurant in downtown Missoula on December 4, 2009! I have never been so excited in my life! Justin is everything to me and I am looking forward to our future together.
We are in the planning process and have booked the ceremony and reception location at the Heritage Hall at Fort Missoula. My sister got married there in August 2006 and I loved the location. Now we will be getting married there August 2010. The Heritage Hall lets you rent the facility for the whole weekend. We can start the decorating at noon on Friday, have our wedding on Saturday, and gift/clean-up on Sunday. It will work out perfect! We found a photographer, Dylan Wyman, thanks to my brother-in-law's co-worker who had him for their wedding. We love his photography and he will be there the whole day to capture all of the special moments! Next up, we are meeting with a caterer Monday. Looks like Johnny Carino's Country Italian! Mmmm, everyone should be in heaven with this choice! We are most likely going with RMF Entertainment for the DJ service and they will play music for the ceremony and reception. They can be there until 2AM. Hopefully, everyone will dance their hearts out :)
Our colors are royal blue, silver, white, and the accent will be yellow.
I'll keep you all updated!