When I last chatted with you guys yesterday, I left with saying,
“Something tells me that today is just going to be a really, REALLY awesome time.”
Truth is, I already knew that last night was going to be an amazingly awesome event. I had been given quite a huge tidbit of information that I was practically jumping out of my skin with, but I couldn’t say anything quite yet.
Earlier in the day while I was at work, I got a phone call from Jay filling me in on the info. I plan had been put into action, and I was being asked to take part in this devious little adventure. So I’m sure you’re wondering a) what the heck is the “plan” and b) what was my part in it?
Well, here’s the plan, and this is my documentation of it…
Right here is about the time where we all jumped out of the car and screamed CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Because Brian & Mal are now ENGAGED!!!
I am so so SO over the moon excited for them, and I absolutely LOVED that Brian asked me to document this extremely special moment for them. I was basically freaking out the whole time we were waiting for them to walk up the street…it was such a rush! I felt like I was playing paparazzi!
Mal had no idea, which I loved even more, especially since we had just been talking about it while down in Mexico.
To have moments like these captured on camera is really something special, and something they will be able to look back on and cherish forever.
Congratulations to two of my closest friends/family.
Of course, once the question had been asked and a big ‘ol YES was given, it was time to go celebrate at Beer Week! Brian’s sister Denise and her fiancé Mike were also in the car with Jay and I while everything went down, so the six of us headed out together.
We decided on a local spot called Irish Times (this was after stopping at The Wine Bar for a champagne toast) and checked out which specialty beers they had on tap.
Being the indecisive one that I am, I had no clue what I wanted to order, so I suggested that Jay and I try out a sample paddle, which came with four different beers.
From L to R: Lake Placid Winter Ale, Long Trail Double Ale, Brown’s Oatmeal Stout (<—from one of our favorite spots!), Olde Saratoga Lager.
I enjoyed the Winter Ale, was not a fan of the Double Ale, the Oatmeal Stout was decent but I wouldn’t have been able to finish a full pint, so I decided on the Olde Saratoga Lager.
This beer was really smooth and was tasting mighty good last night. I ended up having two throughout the evening.
We wound up ordering a couple appetizers while we were sitting and drinking, including an order of coconut shrimp, which were awesome…
And an order of Irish Nachos. Yes, those are waffle fries, piled high with loads of gooey cheese and shredded corned beef. They were incredible, but I knew I had to take it easy since I still had a dinner coming.
That particular dinner was their Guinness BBQ Chicken sandwich, which came with sautéed onions, cheese, Rasher bacon(?), and homemade BBQ sauce. The sandwich (which I ate with only half a bun) and the sweet tater fries were delicious. Jay and I will both definitely be back!
We spent a little more time sitting, chatting, and celebrating.
And after we left Irish Times, we even went and invaded Sarah & Jeff’s house (who had just gotten back from Mexico about an hour before that) so we could share the news with them.
It was most definitely a fun and exciting evening!
*****
This morning, I woke up, completed my Full Body Superset Workout, and now I’m about to go get ready so we can meet up with MORE friends for brunch this morning! Talk about social butterflies, right?
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
I love a post that gives me the warm fuzzies!! YAY!
Presley says
I love feel-good posts… And I miss beer!!!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says
That’s so special they will have pictures! And they are very cute.
Alicia says
Aww they got engaged in Saratoga by starbucks!! So cute!
Caroline says
Aww I love it when people document their proposals like that! So cool that you got to do it!
Khushboo says
I had goosebumps reading this- Congrats to the happy couple!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Congrats to the beautiful couple! What an amazing thing to have on camera for them :)
Lauren B. says
You have an awesome Mexicn tan!!! :)
Debbie (Accidently Delish) says
how exciting for them!! i am a sucker for engagements. however mine was pretty spectacular! i got proposed too on top of a mountain!! but that is so great that you were able to document it, it looked beautiful and they look very happy!! congrats to them!!
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
SO amazing that you were able to capture that moment for them!! I had a few tears coming to my eyes as I looked through the photos :-)
Mallory says
Favorite post ever! Still can’t believe you were hiding in the car. Thanks for being there to document everything : )
KymberlyFunFit says
You are so right that few people have this exciting moment captured to enjoy over the years. How fun for you to be part of this family/ friend history!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Awwww! How sweet! Congrats to your friends!
Diana says
So cute and so lovely you got to be a part of that! I am so jealous of your ability to be the tannest person in the room after just a few days in Mexico!
Kerry says
aww congrats to them :) great pictures!!
Holly says
CONGRATS to Brian & Mal! :D
& Court, you are SO tan!! I’m SO jealous!!!!!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
aww how special! congrats brian & mal! my husband had a good friend of our’s photograph our proposal as well, and it really is so special to have all those candid photos to look back on! :)
my goodness, you guys are quite the social butterflies lately! how fun! and you look so tan – jealous!
Alyssa @ Fit and Fun in Third says
How special!!! Great documentation of the event… so cute!
P.S. You are very tan, and I am very jealous.
Mallory @ Have Your Cake says
aww, great post. congrats to your friends!
ps your skin is glowing! you seriously have beautiful skin, i’m jealous !!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Aw, that’s so exciting! And the pictures turned out great.
Shannon says
Congrats to Brian & Mal! Yayyyyyyyyyy! :)
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
that is such an amazing moment that you got to share with your close friends!! ps I’m SO jealous of how tan you are!
katie Carso says
Congrats to them!! How exciting he wanted you to document it! I had chills reading this, I can only imagine how you felt watching it unfold ! How awesome!
Love is so damn awesome! Best feeling ever!
Happy Sunday love!
Alexa says
you are SO tan! i’m jealous :]
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
Irish bacon…I’m not a meat eater but yep that’s the bacon we get here, thicker and not at all like the thin and crispy breakfast bacon you guys have! I did the superset work again this morning, been using 5lb weights, going to up to 10lb for everything bar the abs…5lb is enough for the moment! I’d love more superset workout ideas if you have any!?
Valerie @ FreshMutz says
We had paparazzi at our engagement (video). It is so special to have a surprise moment captured. I am sure they will always remember your special gift to them. p.s. I think you look great in glasses!
Valerie @ FreshMutz says
Oops! I linked my comment to facebook! I have weekend mush brain!
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
How cool! Congrats:)
Amanda says
What an HONOR! Those pictures will mean everything to them! And I agree, your tan looks incredible! *jealous*
Lauren says
Ahhh, how exciting! Her face is priceless and how awesome that you were able to capture this!
Jen O. says
Aww!! That’s so great! I’m so excited for them! :) And I’m definitely jumping on the bandwagon of “Holy cow, you’re beautifully tan!!” Haha. Lucky you!
Pure2raw twins says
loved these pictures!! how cute, congrats to them!!!
Ashley A. says
How Fun! I definitely wouldn’t be able to keep a secret like that. I think I’d end up having a Kirstin Wiig moment. http://www.hulu.com/watch/39816/saturday-night-live-engagement-surprise
By the way, your Mexican vacation tan looks amazing!
Emilie says
nawww that is so romantic <3
erica says
awwww! i love it!
Nicole says
Dude! You got tan in Mexico!! This Casper-hued California girl is jealous!!
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says
Aww, how sweet! Congrats to them both! :)
Caitlin says
Congrats to your friends, I love that you got pics of the special moment. After seeing these pics and also the ones of Meghann’s proposal from Derek after her relay race, I’ve decided that I need to make it known to everyone I know to tell WHOEVER plans to propose to me that someone has to be in the bushes hiding and taking photos – must get that moment on film, I want to see my own face! Do you have any photos of your proposal??
Your glasses are so cute and your dinner looks fab. I’d die to try those nachos and the beer paddle is cute!
Courtney says
I agree! Photos of a proposal are SO awesome! Unfortunately, I don’t have any of the event unfolding, but Jay and I did take some right after the fact (we were away for the weekend so there was nobody else around, haha!)
Thanks for your compliment on the glasses! :) xoxo
Ashlee says
This is amazing! You are a great friend to document this special moment. My husband popped the question in our kitchen when I got home at midnight, so no one was there to take a picture. I will always remember it though.
CONGRATS Brian & Mal!
Courtney you look great with the tan!
Marie says
Awe! Congrats to Brian & Mal!!! How wonderful to have it documented like that!! She will chersish those pictures forever!!! My hubby captured our on camera saying we were going to take a pic self-timer and thenwent down on one knee & surprised me but my face was covered by hair & you could hardly see my mouth was open in surprise. I love it all the same! Such a feel-good post!!!
Laura@mypurposefullife says
Your pictures are great! You really did a fabulous job of capturing such a memorable and special moment. Ahhh, rashers! I studied abroad in Ireland for 6 months and would always argue with the Irish students about which was better: American bacon or Irish rashers (which I said was like Canadian bacon/ham and not nearly as good). That pub looks like a great place to celebrate!
Laura @ Unchartered 20s says
Awwww Congrats to them!! That is so awesome that they’ll have photos to remember this!
PS You have tons and tons of couple friends!! My hubby & I really need couple friends. Most of our friends arent in relationships.