The question has been popped

John Cozzens and I have known we wanted to get married for quite some time. At the beginning of August we went on a camping trip with Kayla and Logan, Blaire and Julio. The topic was subtly hinted at. He told me that he had a very personal experience in the temple that made him feel good about me. Fireworks were involved. Literally. :) While I was at EFY I myself had prayed about him and got a peaceful feeling. I knew that I was going to marry him pretty early on.

We dated all through July and half of August without being official boyfriend and girlfriend. On 8/12/14 John told me he loved me and then asked me to be his girlfriend. That escalated quickly. ;) That night we started briefly talking about getting married. About a 2 weeks later, which was the week before school started, we went through the Ogden Temple open house. It was breathtaking! We decided that was where we wanted to be sealed! :) As soon as we were done we went out to the car and called and set up our appointment. Things REALLY escalated quickly! But when you know, you know.

It's been a great four months with John. We've definitely had our ups and downs. But no relationship is perfect. And I'm learning that to have a successful relationship you have to put in 100% every day! It requires sacrifice on both sides. It is built on a love of the gospel, love for your partner, friendship, and trust. Relationships aren't easy. But they are worth the work.

John and I went ring shopping and picked out a gorgeous ring at sears. :) I knew the proposal was going to be happening soon. This last Monday (the 22nd) I told John we should go on a date the next day to Temple square. I asked him what we should do before temple square and he told me he had surprise for me. I instantly knew he was going to propose that night. I had to work that day and it was thee longest day of my life, because I knew what was in store for me that night! ;) I was SOOO excited!

I met John at his house after work. He told me to put on all my warm clothes and get into the car. He proceeded to blindfold me. That was a weird experience, folks. We drove for about 10 min. and once he parked his car he lead me out of the car to a bench. I could hear laughing and I could see flashes. I knew people were there and were taking pictures!!!

 He took the blindfold off of me and we were in front of the Ogden Temple!! Jen, Kayla, Logan, Jenny, Andy, Desmond, and Johns mom and dad were there!! I felt a little disoriented because I wasn't expecting to see all these people and it was SO bright! haha John sat next to me with his guitar and sang me a song that he had written to me. It was SO sweet! :) :) All I could think about was how lucky I was to get to spend forever with the man of my dreams. The man that I love more than anyone of anything!

He then got down on his knee and asked me to marry him! :) Um, and of course I said yes!!


The question has been popped!

 

We took some pictures and then departed and went on a fancy, romantic date! He took me Macaroni Grill because he knew I wanted to go there for my birthday but didn't get to go!! (adorable) Our waiter was so nice. He bought us dessert because we just got engaged! I love Macaroni Grill because you can draw on the tables. But is fancy! So we played hangman upon waiting for our meals. :) After dinner we went to temple square to look at the lights. It was romantic. It was fun. It was freezing!! haha

I'm so in love with John Cozzens and I've never been more sure about anything! We shall be sealed in the ogden temple on May 1st. :) :) His proposal was perfect and better than I could have imagined! :) I'm excited to marry my best friend!

The ring! I'm engaged!!!!



"going to the temple and we're gonna get married"

Best hug ever!

Our first date as an engaged couple! :)

Temple square lights. It's on 14 degrees. No big deal.