"This is the part where you say yes."
He insisted on making dinner, cooking up a meal of pasta accompanied by a bottle of wine, and we dined on the porch of our cabin, overlooking Salt Pond Bay and out to the southern-most tip of the island. We talked about our hike to Ram Head that afternoon and tried to decide what beach we wanted to visit the next morning.
We cleaned up our plates and enjoyed our wine on the patio, listening to the waves crashing against the rocky shore. This Tuesday night was brilliant and clear, with thousands of stars in the inky blue sky. We had seen so many gorgeous beaches and had so much fun, and we were barely half-way through our vacation. Chris's birthday was the next day. We were sun-warmed and relaxed.
This was the easily the best, most relaxing vacation ever.
I ducked back into the cabin for a minute and when I came back out onto the patio, Chris got up from the table and dropped to one knee, a little red box in his shaking hands.
"Kerri, I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"
"Oh my God. Oh my God, are you serious? Are you really serious?" My hands flew to my mouth and my eyes welled up. "Are you serious?"
He smiled at me. He was serious.
"This is the part where you say yes."
"Oh my God, yes!!"
He slid the ring on my finger, where it remains (and the sparkle keeps distracting me as I type).
I am very, very proud to announce that I am engaged to Chris - the man who inspires me, makes me proud, makes me smile every day, and writes my name in the peanut butter. I love him dearly and am so proud to be his girl.
There are plenty of stories to post about our trip, but this one ... well, I just couldn't wait.
Comments
How wonderful! Good luck to both of you.
Have you set a date?
Posted by: Kathleen Weaver | March 25, 2007 10:30 PM
Kerri,
Congratulations!!!!! Congratulations to Chris also.
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy | March 25, 2007 10:31 PM
Woohoo!
Congrats!
Posted by: Sara | March 25, 2007 10:36 PM
Wow, CONGRATS! And what a nice way to go about it...
Posted by: Jana | March 25, 2007 10:55 PM
That is so awesome. I hope you both will be as happy as the big blue bear and I have been. Congrats to you both.
Posted by: Vivian | March 25, 2007 11:04 PM
I knew it had to happen on your trip. (If it hadn't I was going to start to wonder, wtf?)
CONGRATS!!! (from both of us)
Posted by: Rachel | March 25, 2007 11:15 PM
Congratulations to you both! It is a wonderful thing to find your special someone. Enjoy this time together..enjoy the planning and the crafting of a special celebration to reflect your love. The whole OC will be cheering you on!
Posted by: Lori Rode | March 26, 2007 12:37 AM
that's so awesome. how romantic. and perfect. congratulations.
Posted by: cassandra | March 26, 2007 12:45 AM
OH, I am SO happy for you, for both of you! These words, they look so little and insignifican..... I see them typed there. Close your eyes and try and understand how truly happy I am for you two!
((((HUG))))
Posted by: Chrissie in Belgium | March 26, 2007 12:55 AM
Congratulations! It doesn't sound like he could get a sweeter person... (OK, pun intended ;-) ).
Posted by: Keith | March 26, 2007 01:43 AM
Congratulation!! You are a beautiful couple!
Posted by: Heidi | March 26, 2007 02:03 AM
Congratulations! Post a ring shot when you have a chance.
Posted by: Lyrehca | March 26, 2007 02:25 AM
Congratulations!! How romantic! :)
Posted by: Amanda | March 26, 2007 04:15 AM
Well it's about time!!! I am so happy for you both, Chris and Kerri!!! Demarco is crying under the bed, his heart is broken. I could positively burst with excitement for you both! You are the most gorgeous, true-love-story- couple ever, and enjoy every second you get to spend together.It's ok Demarco...she still loves you too... Katexxx
Posted by: KateH | March 26, 2007 05:24 AM
Kerri, congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Sasha | March 26, 2007 06:11 AM
Congratulations!
Beware of looking at your left ring finger too much while driving - my sister-in-law said she nearly got in about a billion accidents while thinking, "Ooohhh.... sparkley!"
Posted by: Krista | March 26, 2007 06:20 AM
Congratulations, Kerri - that's wonderful and what a romantic proposal! Now, where's the ring? We must see a pic and SOON.
Posted by: Kim | March 26, 2007 06:34 AM
I'm mentally jumping for joy over here!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations and I can't imagine a more romantic place or time for Chris to have asked you!!
I'm really really soooo happy for you two.
Posted by: Shannon | March 26, 2007 06:41 AM
Congratulations, Kerri. I'm very happy for you.
Posted by: Andrea | March 26, 2007 06:54 AM
Congratulation!
Posted by: Scott | March 26, 2007 07:05 AM
Congratulation, Kerri! You must be so happy!
Posted by: SarahN | March 26, 2007 07:20 AM
YEA!!!!!
Congratulations and he's a lucky guy! Most certainly, we're thrilled for the both of you.
- christopher
Posted by: christopher parks | March 26, 2007 07:27 AM
Way to go! That is wonderful. Such happy news for you both, and the perfect setting for the big moment!
Posted by: carol | March 26, 2007 07:27 AM
Congrats to you both! Make sure you post a good picture of your ring!!! :)
Deanna
Posted by: Deanna | March 26, 2007 07:29 AM
Congratulations and best wishes to you both.
Posted by: Minnesota Nice | March 26, 2007 07:45 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Val | March 26, 2007 08:00 AM
Okay I saw it on facebook, but I had to read your blog to get the story! Congrats again!!
Posted by: jill. | March 26, 2007 08:01 AM
Holy cannoli! Congratulations!
Posted by: Carey | March 26, 2007 08:03 AM
YAY! Best Wishes!!!!
Posted by: melissa | March 26, 2007 08:08 AM
FANTASTIC!!!!
Congratulations to you both!!
Posted by: Sandra Miller | March 26, 2007 08:10 AM
congrats!
Posted by: justme | March 26, 2007 08:17 AM
ring picture! ring picture!
YAY!
congratulations!!!!!!
Posted by: Sassy Belle | March 26, 2007 08:32 AM
Congratulations to you both!!! Definitely show us the ring!! : )
Posted by: Annie | March 26, 2007 08:34 AM
So, er, um...how was the rest of the trip?
Posted by: Obvious Rob | March 26, 2007 08:39 AM
Congratulations! Random Tuesday nights will never be the same, eh? Have fun making plans :)
Posted by: Kassie | March 26, 2007 08:44 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Lori | March 26, 2007 08:48 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: Liz | March 26, 2007 08:54 AM
Whooooo! Congratulations to both of you!
That's so romantic, I can't stand it.
I know you won't take my advice, but I can highly recommend the hassle-free option of eloping. No fuss, no muss, and then you can throw a kick ass party when you get back.
Posted by: julia | March 26, 2007 09:11 AM
OH MY GOD!!!!! This is FANTASTIC! Congratulations to both of you! Being engaged is one of the most fun things I have ever had the pleasure to experience! Enjoy it and have a blast planning the biggets party of your lives!
Posted by: Nina | March 26, 2007 09:13 AM
Congratulations, Kerri & Chris!
Posted by: AmyT | March 26, 2007 09:24 AM
Congratulations to both of you! That's wonderful news!
Posted by: Laurie | March 26, 2007 10:05 AM
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Mel | March 26, 2007 10:07 AM
Congratulations. My wedding date and all the events that lead up to it are some of my best memories. Soak them all in.
Jay
Posted by: Jerome Radcliffe | March 26, 2007 10:07 AM
I am so happy for you Kerri!
Congratulations to you and Chris.
Posted by: Gramma Donna | March 26, 2007 10:44 AM
Congrats Kerri and Chris! I'm so excited for you!
Posted by: Megan | March 26, 2007 10:54 AM
What a great proposal! Congratulations to you both :)
You'll have to write lots about the wedding planning as it all unfolds... so fun!
Posted by: Kelsey | March 26, 2007 10:56 AM
Oh my gosh, congrats! I got a little teary-eyed reading this, I have to admit.
Yes, I am just that girly.
If you need any advice about wedding planning, you know where to find me. My planning style was pretty lax, but I like helping people!
Posted by: Hannah | March 26, 2007 11:03 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Michael Park | March 26, 2007 11:26 AM
Congrats!
Best wishes to both you and Chris.
Posted by: Kevin | March 26, 2007 11:45 AM
Congratulations, Kerri and Chris! This is wonderful news. :)
Posted by: Nicolep | March 26, 2007 12:09 PM
Mazel tov, Kerri!
Posted by: Tara | March 26, 2007 12:15 PM
I knew it!!! I was thinking that he would propose while on vacation! He is awesome! You two will have a wonderful mariage together! Congratulations!
Posted by: hhp | March 26, 2007 12:19 PM
Woohoo...congratulation to both you and Chris!!
Posted by: Monika | March 26, 2007 12:20 PM
Congratulations!!! I hope you both enjoy a long life of happiness and health together.
Posted by: Rassi | March 26, 2007 12:44 PM
Kerri,
When I read the title to your post, I got goose bumps because I thought I knew what was coming.
And, I was right. When you got to the proposal part, my eyes started tearing up.
I'm so happy for you!!!!
And, way to go, Chris!!!!
Posted by: Penny | March 26, 2007 12:49 PM
I join everyone else is saying CONGRATS!
Posted by: Drea | March 26, 2007 01:01 PM
I know I already gave you a hug, but I just wanted to say congrats again!
-Allison
Posted by: Allison | March 26, 2007 01:02 PM
Kerri,
The most heartfelt congratulations to you and to Chris. It couldn't have happened to two better people!!!
I can't wait to see the ring, hear about your trip and what the plans are for the future!!!!!
You both are very lucky to have found each other!!!
Posted by: flmgodog | March 26, 2007 01:11 PM
Awww yaaay!!Congratulations!!!
Posted by: alison | March 26, 2007 01:17 PM
Thank you so much! I am so excited and can't wait to post details about our upcoming wedding. :D
(And no, there isn't a date set but there will be soon.)
Posted by: Kerri. | March 26, 2007 01:43 PM
Congrats Kerri!
Posted by: Pony | March 26, 2007 01:56 PM
A big, huge, gigantic
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
So happy for you.
Posted by: libby | March 26, 2007 02:07 PM
Ahh!!!
Congrats!
Posted by: Jen | March 26, 2007 02:19 PM
I just said to myself, I should check and make sure Kerri got engaged on her trip. ;)
Very happy for you both!
Caren
Posted by: caren | March 26, 2007 02:43 PM
We were betting that this was going to happen at the OC dinner on Saturday... I'm so glad it did!
Drop me an email with your address and I will happily liberate a couple of wedding planning books I no longer need...
Huge congrats to both of you!
Posted by: artsweet | March 26, 2007 03:11 PM
WOW! Look at all the comments!! LOL.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I've been just WAITING for him to pop the question to you! WOOO HOOOO!!!
I am so very, very happy for you :) I wish you and Chris all the best (((((HUGS)))))
Posted by: Jamie | March 26, 2007 03:16 PM
Note: From a long time reader of your wonderful blog and a fellow diabetes victim with a daughter your age I sincerely wish you.....
Congratulations and have a wonderful long life !
Posted by: Jerry Friedrich | March 26, 2007 03:21 PM
Congratulations, congratultions. I wish you both all the happiness in the world. What a great guy he is.
Posted by: InSearchOfBalance | March 26, 2007 03:25 PM
Oh my god! I am soooo happy for you! Congratulations!
Posted by: nikki | March 26, 2007 03:25 PM
I was smiling at the title...and my smile is bigger now! :-)
Posted by: Nic | March 26, 2007 03:36 PM
Hey congrats you two....Im soo excited im going to have another brother and a whole other family...Im really happy for you both....This is soo exciting..Love ya both......Courtney
Posted by: Courtney (Kerri's Sister) | March 26, 2007 04:16 PM
Of course I am tearing up as I read this. I'm so happy for you. I will marry *my* Chris in just four months. Amazing to find the perfect guy for you... and one who loves you nevermind about the 'betes!!
All the happiness in the world to you two.
Posted by: Suzanne | March 26, 2007 04:38 PM
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Em | March 26, 2007 04:49 PM
Aww Congratulations Kerri!!! :)
Posted by: Mollie | March 26, 2007 04:51 PM
OMG! That is sooo sweeet! Congratulations Kerri! (and Chris)!...You two are so cute together...I'm guessing you had a fantastic trip?!
oh and by the way. my name is Jenna and I commented on your last post (kind of introducing myself)!
Posted by: Jenna | March 26, 2007 06:41 PM
Kerri and Chris
Congratulations to both of you. Kerri, I think your face must be locked in a permanent smile. :-)
We're coming up on our 13th wedding anniversary. Despite ups and downs I wouldn't trade a single day.
I hope that the time between now and 13 years after your wedding goes every bit as wonderfully for both of you.
Posted by: Bernard Farrell | March 26, 2007 08:40 PM
Such news, it makes me extra sparkley. Like something that would sparkle a lot if it was real happy.
may your chickens be plentiful,
SparkleMotion
Posted by: SparkleMotion | March 26, 2007 10:57 PM
Congratulations Kerri and Chris!!!! I was thinking the other day about you and wondering how your trip was going...I was miserably bored without your posts. And then I thought to myself...I bet she gets engaged on this vacation. I just knew!!!! Yea!!!! I can't wait to read your wedding plans posts. :)
Posted by: Lindsey | March 26, 2007 11:22 PM
that's wonderful, i'm not at all jealous!
wow, 79 posts, you're popular!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 27, 2007 04:54 AM
Congrats Kerri & Chris! When is the wedding date?
Posted by: Elvis | March 27, 2007 06:29 AM
congrats to both of you!!
Posted by: deb | March 27, 2007 07:35 AM
Looks like I'm late in the game, but congratulations to both of you!!
Tek
Posted by: tekakwitha | March 27, 2007 09:07 AM
Congratulations to you both! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Maura Copeland | March 27, 2007 09:49 AM
Congratulations to both of you. This is probably the most used word(congratulations) that you have been hearing this week. The Radiance of your Happiness is so powerful as to extend from your Photos to me.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 27, 2007 10:59 AM
Congratulations! May the two of you have a long and happy life together!
Posted by: Journeywoman | March 27, 2007 12:09 PM
Congratulations to you both!!
Posted by: Paige | March 27, 2007 12:59 PM
congrats!!! so happy for you!
Posted by: Bethany | March 27, 2007 01:26 PM
(sigh) Well first off--congratulations to you both---if ever there were a star and a portion of sky meant for each other--it is clearly you two. And how you will glimmer as one. Thank you I guess is in order also----you two work very very hard at...well...everything......amazing that. The harder you work the 'luckier' you become. I thank you for as a dad to a daughter, not so far away in age, who has a drive like you and jumps hurdles like you---it is my hope she finds her prince someday who really, really understands, like you; as well. A dream is a wish your heart makes isn't it. Remember that laughter is the ballet of life......now dance. OMG I sound just like a dad.........
Posted by: Tom | March 27, 2007 03:16 PM
Congratulations! I am so excited for you both!
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 27, 2007 08:07 PM
What wonderful news :) Congrats, and I am sure you will live happily ever after together.
Posted by: Brooke | March 27, 2007 08:19 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
OMG, I am so freaking happy for you guys!
WOOT!!!!!
Posted by: George | March 28, 2007 12:06 AM
Awesome! Congratulations!
Posted by: Scott K. Johnson | March 28, 2007 01:20 AM
Congratulations Kerri & Chris - enjoy the rest of you life together!!
Posted by: Donna | March 28, 2007 05:06 AM
Hi, Just wanted to make you aware that it was I rather than Annonymous who posted.
Congratulations to both of you. This is probably the most used word(congratulations) that you have been hearing this week. The Radiance of your Happiness is so powerful as to extend from your Photos to me.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 27, 2007 10:59 AM
Posted by: Bettercell | March 28, 2007 10:50 AM
Congratulations Kerri!
Posted by: Allison | March 28, 2007 11:24 AM
Congratulations!Savor each moment:)
Posted by: Kate | March 28, 2007 04:14 PM
Congrads to both of you.
Posted by: type1emt | March 28, 2007 05:20 PM
OMG!!!!
That is so wonderful!!
Congratulations - geesh, I"m so excited for you and I don't even know you (and yet, I do!) :)
Posted by: beth | March 28, 2007 07:32 PM
Congrats, Kerri! You've got a keeper! :D
Posted by: Kendra | March 29, 2007 08:43 AM
I had chills reading this story! Congrats and best wishes!
Posted by: Michelle | March 29, 2007 10:42 AM
This is the first time that I have posted a comment on this site even though I read it religiously. I am soooooo very happy for you and Chris both. You seem like the perfect couple. I look forward to reading your posts everyday. My 12 year old son, Dakota, is a Type I diabetic (sorry about the labeling) and the post on this site keep me sane. Thanks so much and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: Wendy | March 30, 2007 11:47 AM
Oh that is wonderful! I'm so very happy for you both. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Kris | March 31, 2007 11:11 PM
Oh my God, Kerri! Congratulations!
Posted by: hannah | April 1, 2007 10:45 AM
Congratulations Kerri and Chris! Fantastic news :)
Posted by: caramaena | April 3, 2007 09:02 AM
Congrats Kerri and Chris. May the 2 of you live forever in happiness. You both are truly lucky to have found each other.
~Cin~
Posted by: Cin | April 4, 2007 06:39 PM
This is a wonderful picture! I am very happy for you guys :) Congratulations.
Posted by: Andy Bell | April 10, 2007 11:27 AM
HOW DID I MISS THIS!?!?!
Congratulations Kerri!
Posted by: floreksa | April 10, 2007 01:21 PM