"The Story"

The 'moment' started when we loaded the dog run into the back of the truck...

OK- so everything really started LONG, LONG ago... but the end of this last March was the season of the turkeys! (all the con-men and unemployed or 'divorced' men I kept meeting online and Tracy repeatedly telling me to stop already with the bad Internet experiences...) And then on April fourth, I wrote this in a blog post: Big sigh here...considering joining a dating site that will cost a bit more- maybe all these creepy guys will be too cheap to stalk there!

I had at that point been feeling prompted to join eHarmony, but I had hesitated because it cost quite a bit (at least for me!) and didn't have a really great picture of myself... But after General Conference, I knew I had to give it a try! And 2 days later... Luke.

First mention in my blog? April 19th: 'Me as Dear Abby'

First frustration recorded on my blog? April 22nd: My Don Quixote feelings! I have been divorced for many years and had so many experiences, but Luke has not had those experiences or very long... so he didn't want to date just me- all these years of being taught to be patient and guess who couldn't be patient!?

But I survived... and by May decided that 'Life is like The Spooky Old Tree', meaning that yes, I dared to continue dating Luke despite his reservations, despite having to wait it out, despite my own insecurities...

'I survived!' all of the drama that comes with dating, getting to know each other, getting to know each other's families (and the camping!)

So, we loaded the dog run in the back of the truck and then took the most amazing trip up Butterfield Canyon! It is gorgeous right now!!!

And then went on to the Copper Pit overlook (first time for me). These pictures do not do it justice, but my camera did the best it could!

You can't see in these pics, but I could see the temples in Salt Lake County.

And also see Tooele County!

Luke living in Tooele and me in West Jordan... we could see both places here! 

Then he simply took my hands and asked, 'Will you marry me?'

If I remember correctly, I said yes!

And we didn't eat at Taco Bell after dropping off the dog run at his sis' house... we had a great time at Kneaders- because Luke and I can talk about things and because he listens to what is important to me!

I am so blessed to have such a great guy in my life!!!

But I may just have to change the name of my blog!