The Beginning of Eternity

First of all, thank you so much Shaunie for taking these pictures for us. I'm so thankful to have them.

On Friday September 20, 2013 we got out of marching band and walked to the institute building where Scott was parked. He drove to campus that day so that we could get home faster. He took me to my car and we both went home to get pretty. He picked me up at 3:15 and took me to Texas Roadhouse. He spent the whole drive making me all teary-eyed and talking about why he loves me and wants to spend the rest of his life with me. We had a good conversation and I couldn't stop looking at him. His face was cleanly shaven and his hair was done up just like he does it for church. He was wearing my favorite plaid button up shirt even though it was 80 degrees outside.

We enjoyed our delicious food and laughed and chatted. He didn't seem nervous at all. He played it off like it was just a regular date. But I was freaking out. I suspected so many different things and had no idea what was gonna happen. So I just tried to be clam and smile a lot.

We finished eating and drove to the Jordan River Temple where we decided a few months ago that we would get married. We walked around for a little while and I was turning into a giant pile of indescribable emotions. I couldn't believe we were actually there together for the first time. And it wasn't going to be the last.

He took me over to the fountain and then to the benches in front of the big grass hill. He sat me down and asked me why I wanted to marry him. I told him and then asked him the same thing. He told me and then he was like "Hey Kara, can I ask you a question?" My heart stopped as he got up and knelt down. He pulled a little black box out of his pocket and opened it. He said "Kara Jane Winter will you marry me?"

I think I screamed "YES!" and started laughing. I was so excited. I finally took a second to look at my ring and then I was like "PUT IT ON ME!" He did and then I just stared at it. We both stood up and I started jumping up and down. I couldn't stop smiling. He laughed at me and we both just stood there and took it all in.

Shaunie came out of hiding and told us congrats. I was so happy that she was there to take pictures of us. I hugged her and showed her my ring :) Since Scott is the bomb sauce he had it already sized for me so I could just wear it and not have to take it in. Shaunie took some more pictures of us and then we continued our walk. There were a few people who asked us about what just happened and I loved being able to show my ring off.

The whole way home I didn't shut up. I had never before in my life been so excited about anything, ever. I couldn't ever express the joy I felt in that moment. I can't wait to spend the rest of forever with my best friend. I can't believe that things have worked out they way that they have. I've known Scott for a LONG time and I've always looked up to him so much. I could never ask for a sweeter, funnier, more loving, caring guy than him. My whole life changed that night he came to see me for the first time since being home. I couldn't tell you how happy I was to finally hug him again and just sit and talk. The first time he held my hand and kissed me sent electricity through my entire body and I knew sparks were flying. I know we were made to be together. I know Heavenly Father had his hand in us getting together and deciding to get married. It's a wonderful feeling to know that I'm loved, and love them in return. I would have waited ten missions for this guy. But, I'm glad I only had to do one ;)

Scott I love you, and I can't wait to go back to that temple with you on February 15, 2014. Get excited. :)

The Future Mr. and Mrs. Simpson

DFTBA