About dang time

Five plus years ago, we went to visit Colin when he was attending KSU.   When we got to his house, he introduced us to the cutest, sweetest blonde girl.  She was shy, quiet and I could tell Colin was pretty smitten with her.  I loved Spencer instantly.  Since that day, we have watched this sweet girl be subjected to thousands of Colin type adventures.  You know - the ones where he randomly decides to book them all tickets to jump out of planes, where he flies to Denver to get his passport one day before they are leaving for Mexico, and flies back just in time to jump on the plane for a vacation. The times he tells her he is going to be gone helping his brother for “about an hour” and ends up gone for 5-6 hours instead, all the while leaving her with your crazy mother. The oh guess what? I decided to be in a demolition derby today. Or I bought a car at the auto auction today!   She occasionally rolls her eyes, but she is always right there beside him.  This other side thing is that I have seen my son be totally impressed and proud of this girl. She has graduated from college, found a great job, helped him buy a house, made the house into a home, and so much more.  

For a few years now we have been asking Colin if he was going to marry her.  He would smile and say “someday.”   He also, at one point told me he had some goals first.  I watched as he checked them all off.  And finally, today, he asked Spencer to be his wife.  Luckily, she said yes!   We are absolutely thrilled.  Making her one of our own was done years ago, but I am happy that Colin finally gave her a ring and made it official!   

I  am also happy that Cameron and Lauren were able to be here for the surprise engagement party!  Of course, these 2 girls are some of the most patient, amazing girls ever - especially when these 2 boys are together.  They are big old goofballs. 

We were happy to have everyone together, except Quincy who had to work.  Harper was there, but refused to join in the photography.  Spencer’s parents and friends were so kind to allow us to crash their home and their photography session!   

We are so happy and excited for Colin and Spencer!   We love you both and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!