I have a question!!!!!

Here's the story of how Charlie, Diesel and Otto asked the question!!!

So, lets back track a little bit!!! If you are around us for any amount of time, you will know that we are pretty silly people. We have all too many inside jokes, some of you know some of them. Some examples: Yoda voice and Jedi mind tricks, "I have a question", LARPING, Varp'ing (ick I know!!!) pass the penis game, WHOOP WHOOP, and Tay Tay wheres yo PC!!! So, knowing all those weird sayings, here's why I mention it and how its related to Charlie's, Diesel and Otto's proposal!!

As seen in the exhibit above, Diesel is seen raising his hand, as if he were asking a question. We are constantly messing with our loves, Diesel and Otto. They are two spit ball Boston Terriers, and they are our fur children. And yes, they are completely spoiled rotten! But, as payment, they must entertain us!!!

So, one night, Charlie is stretching Diesel's arms and legs, and says "Mom, I have a question!", raising his little arm and stretching his arm pit out like a little monkey. And, you have to picture Diesel talking in a Yoda voice. Why you may ask? That's because Boston's, well, and most other critters, and, well most everything, sheep, crafty items, anything, talks like Yoda. This is all according to Charlie.

So, we often say all these funny little things to each other and the dogs. It was only fitting that Charlie propose, with the dogs, in our beautiful home, talking like Yoda.

It was a very, very hard few weeks leading up to this wonderful day in our lives. Two close people to me had passed away, and needless to say, I was in a poopy mood that week. Charlie and I finally had some time off for 3 days, and I wanted him to basically entertain me and keep me occupied. I started to cry, I was so upset at the recent deaths, that I was getting all girl like, saying how life was too short and we have been so busy, we needed to go out and do something. Most of you know, we just bought our home last January. Its amazing! We are so proud of ourselves! Go us!!! Needless to say, the year has been a whirlwind. Working a lot and getting settled, our schedules are conflicting, because I just started my job and have little seniority to pick shifts. We know this is temporary, but its still hard! I thought, we need to spend more time together, life is obviously so precious, and because I was sad, I made him feel bad :(

He finally broke down and told me that he did have plans for us the next day, but he wanted it to be a surprise. I know, feeling guilty, am thinking that he is saying this to make me feel better, and didn't really have plans to take me out. That afternoon, we went to some local farms in the area and had a nice evening. I felt a little better, but I thought that he was going to forget about his "planned date" for the next day.

Charlie had a training day, and when he came home, he asked if I still felt up to going out that night. Wow, maybe he did have it planned!!! Later in the day, we were getting ready to go out. Dress nice, he told me, we are going to Flemings in Walnut Creek. Yummm. We both had never been, but were excited to have tasty food and have a date night.

I was waiting downstairs, he seemed to be taking forever to get ready! I snarfed with the dogs for awhile when he came downstairs. Charlie said " I think Diesel sent you a text message." Huh?! So, on my phone there was a message, yup, from Diesel. Said the following: The following shall be read in full Yoda voice until further notice.

"Hi mom before you leave we got you a present. But you are gonna have to work to find it. Yes, mmmmmmmmmm, well......see Diesel for more info"

Humm, still no clue that he was proposing, I'm thinking he's just trying to get my spirits.

Diesel had a little note wrapped around his collar. The note said:

"This is a scavenger hunt. The first clue: Its made in China, you may hit your hand on the fan if your not careful, and its made for LARPERS (live action role players, don't ask)"

The Wii!!!

Next clue: "Sometimes we forget that we have 4 1/2 of these, its the one we use the least". Yes, we have a lot of bathrooms!!! Upstairs to the bathroom we go!!!

Next clue: "Drop and give me 20 you maggots!!! Dad looks so handsome in his class A's" To the man cave!! Charlie's academy picture resides here!!!

Next clue: "when we hear this lid jingle, we get really excited, play dead and high five" To the pupper cookie jar!!!

The last clue, " Mom you are the best fur mom and we love you very much. Raise Otto's hand (like in the picture!) because he has a question, and Dad has a question too.

I read it twice, then it hit me what was going on. I was in shock, couldn't believe it! I took a few steps back. He said some really sweet stuff I am sure, but honestly I can't remember!!! He got down on his knee, in our kitchen, and asked me to be his wife. So freaggin' cute!

I was in shock, for awhile! I had no idea. Come to find out, he had bought the ring in July!! He was just waiting for the right time, and it was perfect.

Happy and more in love than ever before, if that is possible, we are planning the best wedding every!! I hope you enjoyed the story, and look soon for more fun stuff!!!

Love

Amberlina