Derek and I moved in together in March 2008. and were excited about celebrating our first real Christmas together that winter. My Christmas present was a trip to Florida for March (2009). Our first night in Florida we were getting ready to go out to dinner and decided to walk along the boardwalk near our resort. I was sitting on a bench in the middle of the boardwalk, taking pictures (per Derek's request) when he sat down next to me and said that this could be our first trip as an engaged couple. I said "What?" as I slowly began comprehending what he had just said. He repeated 'this could be our first trip as an engaged couple ... if you'll marry me?' I turn to him, put the camera down and said "Are you serious?!" He looked at me, and said "Yes. Will you marry me?" The tears starting to come as I said yes and he put the ring on my finger. After and amazing dinner, we came back to our room enjoyed champagne and chocolate covered strawberries while we called our families.
