Team Rabicoff

We’re Engaged!

It’s official… We’re engaged! Ben completely surprised me, I had NO idea. Here’s how it all went down…

Ben came home on Thursday after a long day of work and told me his boss had given him Friday off (what a nice boss). I was surprised and just glad we got to spend the day together. I had planned on spending the day with my mama (who was in on the whole ninja-mission) and called her to ask her if we could reschedule. Of course she said okay. I asked Ben what he wanted to do and he said hike Camelback – rain or shine – he needed some ‘zen time’. It was a little odd since we NEVER hike in the rain, but I thought okay!

The next morning we woke up (early!) and headed out to Camelback – Echo Canyon side. I missed breakfast and Ben stopped to grab some protein bars claiming I had to eat. Again, not something he’s usually SO concerned about, but I didn’t even begin to suspect. We got to the mountain and headed up, stopping along the way and taking our time. Ben brought the camera and the big Camelpack (again not something we ever do) and once we reached the top he asked me to take some pictures. I started snapping shots and looked around to see Ben had snuck away off to a secluded area at the top. I headed over to him, thinking nothing of it and we looked over the side. Ben looked at me and said “one more thing before we start heading down.” That’s when he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. It was the best moment of my life – by far. I cried, and I rarely cry… and Ben teared up (even though he might not admit to it).

We found some people to snap a shot of us (see below) and headed back down the mountain – don’t worry I took the ring off for the hike down. Ben had the BEST day planned for us. After the hike we went to our favorite breakfast place, Daily Dose. We called our family on the way home, spent the day together, and ended the day at The Herb Box – where we had our first date. I can’t remember a more perfect day… Although I’m sure our wedding day will give it a run for it’s money. It really was the best day of my life… so far.

Lindsay | March 22nd, 2011