Michaela was living in Centralia and it just so happened to be one of her best friend, Kelsey's, 18th birthday recently so they were celebrating. Obviously they were super excited so they decided to get all dressed up and drive to Portland to go to some of the 18 and up clubs. Only problem was, they didn't want to go alone. So Kelsey called their friend Victor, who in turn called Jeff's best friend, Josh, to come with. Jeff and Josh were camping at the time, but by luck of fate, they decided to go. They showed up maybe an hour later and Kelsey and Michaela were still getting ready. Victor called to say he was down stairs so Michaela waited by the door. Victor came up first and took of his shoes like Michaela liked everyone to do, then came Josh. He did the same after watching Victor. Finally up walks Jeff. Michaela was distracted in a conversation, so she didn’t really watch Jeff all that much. He began to take off his shoes and they looked brand spankin' new! Michaela tried to tell him that he didn't have to because his shoes were new; and in that moment Jeff and Michaela met eyes. Jeff gave a smile that would change Michaela's life forever. He told her he didn't mind and walked out to the balcony with the two other guys while Michaela and Kelsey did finishing touches. And while Michaela and Kelsey were gossiping, little did they know; Jeff was right outside telling Josh, "Dibbs."

     The day was October 9th, 2013. Michaela had been working all morning and had a particularly bad day. When she got off she bolted home to see Jeff and to take him to his PT with his recruiter. When she came home she found Jeff in the bedroom, getting ready. He was being especially weird that day, but Michaela thought nothing of it. Jeff finished getting ready and they both walked out to Michaela's car. Now they both always mess around with one another about who gets to drive, because it was their main car used. Michaela was in no mood to argue. She got in the driver's side of the car and sat behind the steering wheel. Jeff started walking to the same side as her and Michaela said, "What the hell are you doing? I'm driving." Jeff said absolutely nothing. He opened the driver side door, looked at Michaela's very confused face and got down on one knee. Jeff opened a tiny little white box and revealed a ring. Michaela was stunned. Jeff asked, "Baby, will you marry me?" And Michaela yelled, "Is that thing real!" He slid it on her finger while she was blubbering and smiling. Michaela said to herself, "Oh thank god it fits." And they hugged each other tight and kissed even tighter.

     As most of you have already probably assumed, Michaela is writing this. WOW! SHOCKER! I can't help it, though, I am so excited and plus carnival cruise keeps sending me reminders every three days to complete my registry. As far as how we're taking the whole thing, we have our moments of enthusiasm, more so me than Jeff, but still. To show how each other how much we love one another we'll sometimes add a, "I can't wait to marry you," after we say I love you. Jeff on the other hand is more concerned about food. It's absolutely never ending with him. He wants ribs, then he wants tacos, then he just wants a plate of ribs and tacos to himself. It's funny because any other time I ask him for his opinion on a detail of the wedding/reception he says the same thing over and over again, "It's whatever you want baby." I kinda WANT to strangle you. JUST KIDDING! It's not very different for us to realize we're getting married. It's a piece of paper that says we’re married, the wife gets the husband's last name, you get screwed on your tax returns, and then you live together and have babies. Okay I can't even say that that is all I believe there is to it. But it was a nice try. Jeff and I already have that, sort of. We don't have marriage certificates, but we DO have certificates for eating Fat Burger’s biggest combo meal without puking. YAAAAYYY! We already call each other names, like butthead, bar nugget, baby, sugar pumpkin, so me being called, Michaela Owens, isn't on our list of concerns. We don't make a bajillion dollars, so we already got screwed on taxes. Annnnddd we've been living together pretty much since we met. Oh! And we already have three beautiful babies. Kacee, our fatty girl, Apollo, Oh-No!, and Token which is my pretty boy!:) So I don't think it'll be too different. I think it's just an excuse for me to wear a REALLY PRETTY DRESS and have both of our families with us. So I guess we’re just doing this so we can see all of your bright and shining faces! Can't wait to see you and we love you all MUCHO MUCHO!