She said yes!

It's finally official! Dallin is engaged! Dallin has been dating Audrey Cummings since February. She has been such a fun addition to our family. More than that though, she has made Dallin so happy. It is so rewarding to see your kids find their person...and even more rewarding when you genuinely love that person. I love watching them interact. I love seeing them inspire and support each other. I love seeing him treat her so tenderly. And I have loved witnessing their love story unfold. They pretty much decided that they were getting married back in October, but it took some time to get a ring designed and made. Once the ring was in the works, Dallin set to work to plan the perfect proposal. Audrey wanted it to be a surprise, but she also wanted to look cute. Dallin was confused as to how to make those two things happen...until my sister, Krystle, asked if she could use them as a model to expand her photography portfolio. That's what set the wheels in motion. There was a lot of detail tweaking and even some subterfuge (like giving his phone to his friend while he went to ask her dad's permission so she wouldn't see his location and clue into what's happening) to keep this a secret and make it a memorable, romantic, intimate experience. I loved that Dallin chose to seek out my opinion on certain things. It was fun to help him plan the perfect proposal for Audrey...and he pulled it off! They met up with Krystle at Tibble Fork Reservoir for their photo shoot. Prior to them arriving there, I met up with Krystle's friend who sets up for events (big and small). Together we set up a little seating area complete with a fire pit, snacks, a heated blanket, some apple juice & champagne glasses, and more. Krystle and Dallin had a key word that he would say when he was ready to pop the question. Krystle then caught it on video. Audrey was totally surprised! I loved seeing his excitement and her tears as she said yes. Krystle hung out with them for a little bit more to take a few more pictures then they were left alone to soak it all in. Congratulations Dallin & Audrey! We can't wait to celebrate with you in March!

Here are some of the edited pictures that Krystle took. I am so beyond excited for Dallin & Audrey!