This was the start of it all. Fast forward to about two years later, it was almost Christmas time. Jon had been acting super quiet, but clueless me just assumed it was typical holiday stress. On December 22nd, we planned to go out on the boat with some of my family. After our boat day, we had a late dinner reservation with my sister, brother-in-law, and niece at one of our favorite restaurants, Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

I wasn’t feeling dinner (it was super late and we just spent all day out on the boat), but I couldn’t turn down the giraffes and naan. Jon was sweating profusely and brought an extra shirt along with him, which I thought was super strange but didn’t think much of it. I even asked him why he was dressed up so nicely. Again, clueless. We made it to the restaurant and our table "wasn’t ready yet". From here we all went outside to “see the animals” – in the pitch black. My sister snapped a few photos and the next thing I know, Jon says he has to tie his shoe…instead he gets on one knee and pops the question! My first reaction was “shut the f**k up!” Then I finally said yes after a few happy tears and a state of shock. We finished the night with some champagne and of course, naan. Best Christmas present ever!

M&J

Wedding Day

Reception