Fast forward a few years - Alicia and Andrew had been talking about their future for awhile.

Alicia was super patient and never asked Andrew when he would propose....

Okay, you know that's a lie - I bugged the shit out of him.

Anyway - Alicia told Andrew that she liked gold bands with a Radiant, Oval, or Marquise cut diamond. Andrew picked the final ring himself (and damn, did he do good!)

Many people wondered if Andrew would propose during their cruise to the Bahamas in March with friends. You would have been right, if he had only remembered to pack the ring :P

In April, Alicia and Andrew were heading down to Florida with Alicia's family for a wedding. As they were packing, Alicia jokingly told him to remember the ring this time. Andrew said he wasn't going to propose at someone else's wedding. Alicia argued that we were only going to the wedding for one day and that there would be other opportunities for him to pop the question. Andrew again said no so Alicia left it alone.

After a weekend of fun at the wedding, they went out to dinner for the last night. After dinner, Alicia suggested a walk on the beach/pier because it's what we always do on our last night of vacation! Andrew agreed. Alicia's sister, mom, and step dad also agreed. We drove to the pier and walked for a bit.

Anna then came up to Alicia and asked for her camera so she could get a picture of her and her boyfriend, Josh. Anna then told Alicia to pose with Andrew first. Alicia, thinking nothing of it, agreed. Anna snapped a few photos before Andrew turned to Alicia and started talking. The words that came out of his mouth were a little fuzzy because I was shocked he was saying them and bending to a knee!

He asked, I of course said "finally", and now we are here!

A&A