The future Mrs. Stone :)

There are so many wonderful people in my life (and I wish I could call each and every one of you!)... and I wanted to let you all know that Russell and I are engaged!

My sweet man proposed one day shy of our 2 year anniversary :)

after I said "yes"!

sitting under the century tree

He popped the question under the incredible Century Tree in college station. (For those of you who don't know: The Century Tree is a live oak tree that was one of the first trees planted on the Texas A&M University campus, so it is well over 100 years old. According to legend, if two lovers pass beneath the tree's branches, they are destined to be wed. Similarly, if a couple becomes engaged under the Century's canopy, the marriage will last forever.) It is so amazing to me that we will be able to visit this site in the future and remember what God has done for us.  We have some very funny and precious moments from this day - I will NEVER forget it!

It was such an incredible day! I am so delighted that the Lord has blessed me with the most amazing man! And, it doesn't hurt that the tree is so visually interesting - and has some fantastic symbolism, both for us as a couple, and for our faith. My fingers are already twitching to pick up my pencils and do a drawing of the tree, and finish it with this verse:

Ephesians 3:17-19
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

You know me...I already have 1,000 ideas and will share them with you as they firm up. :)

so happy!!