Friday, July 18, 2008

Will you marry me?


My first Fourth of July here in Texas is one that I will always remember. We had a great day, from start to finish. I was so excited that morning, it was a holiday and I got to decorate. I hung flags around the house, I strung fourth of July lights around the front door and went all out on the red white and blue. We decided to wake up fairly early and go to the Canton parade. We sat on the curb in front of the courthouse and watched the police cars and firetrucks,floats and beauty queens and a few antique cars.It was quite hot that morning so we ended up staying in the house the rest of the day and watched the classic Alfred Hitchcock movies. We celebrated with an all American dinner with Hot dogs and homemade potato salad. As the night was getting cooler, Justin took me to the First Monday trade day's fairground to watch the fireworks. We sat on his tailgate and watched the people get settled, which is sometimes the best part. There are some interesting people that live out here on the east part of Texas. Some weird couple came and parked next to us with this music blaring--- polka music of all kind. There were a few families that had there RV's (yes, we live by an RV park) decked out with lights and had their own fireworks show going on. The illegal ones of course. At 9:15 the show started and the polka music turned into Americana music and made the fireworks show a little more patriotic. I " oohed and awwed" and made a big deal of the pretty fireworks, even if no one else did. The show ended, and Justin wanted to stay back for a awhile and wait for the crowd to die down before we hit our 2 minute drive home. We sat there listening to the RV's firecrackers and just watched the sky. Justin held my hand and asked me what I was planning on doing for the next 50 years? I was kind of dumbfounded and didn't know how to answer that question. I of course replied, with I don't know what I am going to do tomorrow,how do I know what I am going to do in the next 50 years". Way to kill the mood, I know. Justin stood up and gave me a hug and told me he loved me. He then pulled out a box from behind me and opened it up. At that moment, it all becomes a little foggy.I of course started crying as soon as I heard him ask me to marry him. I instantly covered my face. I never felt so happy before in my life. All the noises around us, weren't there anymore. I came to, and finally said yes. I could hardly wait to see the most beautiful ring in the world in the light on my finger and tell everyone I could possibly tell. It is a fourth of July that I will always remember. It was truly a magical firework show.

2 comments:

islandchik said...

What a sweet, sweet couple you are!! I can't wait for the wedding :) Justin, I've never seen Emily look so happy!! Congratulations to you both!! Love ya Em!

Fausett Family said...

I love the Fourth of July!! It's the best. Oh yeah, it's my birthday too. The Fourth will never be the same for you again. We are so excited for both of you. We can't wait to see you guys soon.