One Year Ago Today...

Sunset Cliffs in San Diego

Green Flash - the moment the sun hits horizon. The angle the sun/water creates a "green flash" 

One year ago today, Tom and I were riding bikes along the pier in San Diego. Tom had surprised me with a trip out to San Diego. I had no idea where they were going and her only hints were; It's West of the Mississippi River, and it's within 1,000 miles of Tucson, Arizona. (that didn't lower it down).

After our bike ride we checked into the hotel and Tom told me to be ready to go by 6 p.m. I couldn't figure out why we were leaving 2 hours earlier than the dinner reservations at 8 p.m.. They got in the car and started driving outside of town. Twenty minutes later we pulled up next to, Sunset Cliffs, a beautiful area that overlooked the ocean. The cliffs are over 100 feet tall, and it's THE best spot to watch a sunset. (literally, it's a fact)
Tom and I got out of the car and walked along the cliffs waiting for, "The Green Flash." Tom was standing behind me and right as the sun was about to go down he handed me a box, and said, "I got you a little something for your birthday." The box Tom handed me was a big box, and could easily fit earrings or a bracelet in it. I opened the box and a piece of paper popped up that said, "This, is just a distraction...turn around." When I turned around Tom was on one knee with the ring.

Long story short: Tom's the most romantic guy I have ever known, Tom asked Libby to marry him, Libby cried and blubbered, "of course," and they lived happily ever after!

Through the past year Tom and I planned a FUN, romantic, wonderful wedding and celebrated becoming "The Sanfords" with the help of all of our family and friends. We moved in together and our making our house a home one room at a time. Not to mention we also... took a honeymoon, changed jobs, fostered puppies, traveled, cooked, ran another 5k, celebrated friends getting married, cried, laughed, and had a very amazing year!

I will never forget that day. I was so happy to have Tom ask me to be his wife, and I was so happy to say YES! It was a wonderful decision on both our parts that have led to many more wonderful times and decisions. Our wedding was the most wonderful day of my life, because... well the reasons are obvious! :) But, the day I got engaged is when it all began - it's a very, very, close second to the best day ever. It almost makes me cry thinking about how amazing it all was. I am going to stop typing now, because I am rambling and becoming emotional. HA! 

I will forever be in love with San Diego and those Sunset Cliffs (and Tom of course). What a romantic memory!! Can we go back tomorrow?? 

We rented bikes and rode them along the pier.

Right after I said "YES!" - best proposal ever.

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At dinner celebrating!!!