Engaged!

I am very pleased to be able to announce to the world that my sister is engaged!!!

Yes, it's true! Nathan proposed exactly one week ago, on a beautiful, snowy, Sunday morning, and she said YES!

Here's the story in her own words...followed by pictures in my words! :-)

This past Sunday, April 19th, Nathan invited me on a walk to one of my favorite places on his parents' property. At the top of a hill above their house is a large, open meadow. Off of the meadow extends an arm which overlooks a vast basin. I have spent much time alone at this special place and Nathan and I have taken frequent walks to the overlook. After a three day snow storm, a foot of untouched snow covered the area, adding to the romance! :) The setting was gorgeous, the weather was perfect, the company was delightful!

After trudging through the snow and arriving at the designated place, Nathan wasted no time declaring his love for me and asking me if I would marry him! I answered, "Yes!" and told him I loved him too! We enjoyed gazing at each other, smiling, sighing, and basking in the goodness of God together! We stayed so long that Nathan got a sun/snow burn...poor guy! :)

Nathan wanted to go ring shopping together and let me to choose the ring I wanted, so we started shopping yesterday (Monday of last week). I did find a ring I really like, but we are continuing to weigh our options and check around as we have time. After walking in the stores and knowing nothing about engagement rings we both feel that we have received quite an education in that area and can sound intelligent now! It's been a fun experience! Well, I need to go prime some of the ceilings, so I'll leave you with the good news and some pictures!

Enjoy!

~Katelin :)

This is the beautiful-looking day that Katelin woke up to last Sunday...not knowing at the time that it would be a most memorable one!

They tried going to church that morning, but the snow drifts made the driveway up the hill impassable.

Since they couldn't go to church, Nathan suggested a walk instead. At this point, Katelin's atennae went up since she is usually the one to suggest a walk. Hmmm....

(Please note - the above photo was actual live coverage of them taking off on their walk, while all the following pictures are staged to re-live on camera what really was a private event!)

The snow was so deep, that Katelin followed in Nathan's boot prints, causing only one set of tracks to be formed in the snow.

And so it was, upon arrival at the high meadow with the gorgeous view in the background, Nathan proposed!

And she said, "Yes!"

Close-up of the happy couple.

Oh, so happy!

The Author of Romance has done it again!