memory lane: the proposal

*NOTE: pine cove will be mentioned many times. God used it to play an influential role in both our lives and our love story.

THE PROPOSAL- A story

Lauren and Cameron. They met through Pine Cove Christian Camp, in Tyler, Texas, in the summer of 2009.  It was Cameron's third year and Lauren's first year.  After serving alongside one another for six weeks, they parted ways, but not for long!  Cameron called her his first weekend off and the rest is history :).

Christmas Season 2009, Cameron and Lauren (or should I say, Sully and Jiffy) returned to the Bluffs to serve at the New Year Conference. Right at midnight, Sully thoughtfully shared his heart with Jiff and for the first time he said some precious words. "I love you." Once her heart started beating again and she finally caught her breath, she returned the same three words.

Summer of 2010, at the end of camp during the final staff meeting Cameron spoke to the group about implementing what was learned at camp to the "real world".  Then he smoothly transitioned into proposing to Lauren in front of staff, best friends, and family who were hiding in the room upstairs.

It was a celebration! They were engaged! Exciting things were to come...

THE END THE BEGINNING

{family and best hiding upstairs}

{praying for cameron while he speaks. having no idea... but abby sure did.}

{sweet and thoughtful words}

{the proposal. i said "yes!"}

{smitten}

{celebration!}

{sully + jiffy = camp sweethearts (engaged!)}

{brianne made an adorable and yummy cake}

{it's done!}

{i was excited to become a "b"}