Becoming Ms. Frizzle

After knowing one another for almost 7 years, Danny decided he didn't want to let me go. Again. For those of you who are unaware, after Danny and I met at church camp in 2004, we dated for a few short months. Until he decided we were too young for long-distance and broke up with me. Six years after we met, fate intervened and we reconnected and began to date again. Long-distance. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

To make a relatively short story shorter, after about 7 months of dating this time around Danny proposed. Not just any proposal, but an extraordinary proposal that was perfect for our relationship. On Monday after school, Niki, my best friend from high school, showed up with Danny's camera (I recognized it instantly) and a letter from Doug, the dog in UP! Thus began the scavenger hunt that would change my life forever.

Doug's first clue led me to the Discovery Center, reminiscent of our very first date in 2004 at the Science Spectrum in Lubbock. From there I headed over to the Botanical Gardens as a reminder from Danny that I, like flowers, don't need to wear make-up to be beautiful to him. Then I headed off to Big 5 Sports for some great adventure. Next came the erroneous stop and Barnes & Noble. Talk about confused cashiers. I went in and asked for a letter with the name Calli on it. Surprise, surprise, they didn't have one. My next logical move was to head over to LifeWay Christian Bookstore where lo and behold I found my letter with Hillary (an old friend from church). Danny wanted to emphasize that our relationship is first and foremost to be focused on Him, the one who brought us together. Off to Sweet Creations in homage to my sweet tooth where I was greeted with a box of designer chocolates and the last of the letters from Doug. Niki and I were headed to the zoo, though I was unsure why. As I drove up I realized why and again it revolved around our movie UP!  Danny was waiting just inside the gates dressed in suspenders, a crazy tie, complete with the Elly badge and a bundle of balloons.

As would be expected next came the profession of love followed by the proposal on bended knee. Of course I said YES! and thus began the next chapter in our love story.

Though I am sure it doesn't need to be stated, I am beyond thrilled that I have found the love of my life and I am most fortunate that he is oh so romantic!  Below you can find a link to the pictures that Niki took through the entire process, more to come later from the professional photographer that Danny hired to take pictures of the engagement.  Enjoy!

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