St. Patrick's Day Surprise: Part 2

HER

Yesterday was the big day!  I am sorry I am posting this late.  I love St. Patrick's Day and I was out celebrating last night.
This day has a special meaning to me especially after St. Patrick's Day 2010.
So my story continues, it seems like the luck of the Irish is with me on this day every year.

So after March 17th, 2010 when I met a great guy, lets fast-forward to 2 years after that wonderful St. Patrick's Day.

This brings us to 2012, a beautiful Saturday, March 17th and the boyfriend and I planned to spend the day together.  We wanted to have a relaxing day celebrating "Our" day.  We planned on dinner at my parents and meeting friends out later that night while wearing our green!

Again, little did I know my life was about to change forever.

It was any normal Saturday.  We weren't sure what to do during the day to make the time pass before dinner so we ran some errands and grabbed lunch.  I remember thinking the day went by so fast because the next thing we knew it was time to head over to my parents house for dinner.

Now the boyfriend said he was going to get something and we were going to leave my place.  He was gone for a little bit and I was wondering what was taking him so long.  I thought we were going to be late.

All of a sudden he comes back into the room and pulls out a box.  He opens it to show the most beautiful ring I have ever seen (I am a little bias) and proposes!

"Will you Marry Me?"

What?!?
What are you doing?!?
Are you for real?!?!?
I asked and he said, "Yes! I am for real.  Will you Marry Me?"

I couldn't believe it!  I replied "Of Course I Will!"
It was so exciting and typical him, simple, cute, and something that was just between the two of us.
I wouldn't have changed it for the world. 

And the bonus was I got to head right over to my parents house to celebrate.

St. Patrick's Day has been a special day to me and now I can share it with someone who means so much to me, the hubs!

St. Patrick's Day Surprise: Part 1

HER

I was home in Baltimore this particular year to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  My good high school friends decided we should all go out together to celebrate.  For some reason this year, I wasn't totally all in like I normally am. 

But that was about to change.

St. Patrick's Day has always held a special day in my heart.  I am Irish and have a love for my dad's corned beef and cabbage.  We have Irish names all in the family and you will never catch my grandmother without a claddagh ring or necklace.
Alright, I am done with background.  So you aren't surprised that I always celebrate the holiday.

So my friends and I headed out on the town.  We went for dinner and some nice green beer, of course.

Later in the night we ran into my cousin (obviously loving the holiday too!)  We decided that we would meet up later at a different bar.  

Little did I know my life was about to change.

I was sitting in a booth chatting with my friends when this guy came out of no where and sat next to me.  "Who is this guy and what is he doing?" I thought.  Hoping it wasn't some drunk weird guy I wasn't sure what to think.  I failed to mention he had on a huge green bow tie!  We all looked confused until he said he knew my cousin who just came into the bar.  Oohhh, okay, they are friends.  Well he was such a nice guy to talk to and we chatted the whole night. Really just a fun, sweet guy.
It is funny to think I didn't even really want to go out that night.

So what is the surprise of the night you ask!  

Well this guy and I are still talking everyday from March 17th 2010.  I joke with him and tell him that is still hasn't left my booth and today this fun loving, talkative guy is my husband.

You never who you will meet.  Take every opportunity that comes your way.
I am so glad I went out that night and met this great guy.
I will always remember that night, the feelings, and that big green bow tie.

Do you take every opportunity that comes your way? 

Stayed tuned for Part 2!