As most of you know, Elizabeth and I are now engaged. I popped the question during our vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii last weekend. We were attending the wedding of two close friends and I decided that there was no better time or place. We arrived on Wednesday and checked into the Hapuna Prince Resort on the northwest side of the island. The property and views are amazing. I highly recommend it. We spent the entire day Thursday driving around the island from one picturesque place to the next. We saw turquoise oceans, towering waterfalls and smoking volcanoes. Friday we spent with friends by the pool- the beach was closed due to a 15-foot Great White shark that was patrolling the coast. Saturday was our friends' wedding. It couldn't have been more beautiful. We celebrated well into the night...maybe a little too well.
Sunday morning came and we said goodbye at breakfast to everyone grabbing a quick bite before their flights. Elizabeth and I went back to bed and when we got up, I decided it was time. From our balcony I could see that the beach was still closed due to the shark. So I moved on to Plan B and proposed on the balcony. I coaxed Elizabeth out to look at the water. After a few heartfelt (read private) words, I pulled out the ring box and dropped to one knee. Elizabeth was shocked. I was a little too. It's a time I will never forget. After slipping the ring on we sat for a while just enjoying the view and the moment. And the rest as they say...is the future.
Enjoy the slide show.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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