Even Better Day!

February 19 2006
Ok, so I was waiting to make this post until I had some pictures, but they are on my dad's camera and there is no telling when I will get them off...so, I'll go ahead and tell you without the photos and hopefully add them later. Dun, dun, dun...Matt and I are engaged! He proposed on Thursday night. For those who are interested in the story of how, read on...
One of the first things Matt and I ever did together was watch the movie Top Gun. I had never seen it and he invited me over to watch it. That was on a cold March day almost 4 years ago. We have not seen the movie since. So, the other day we were walking our dogs around the neighborhood (we have the same one since he lives down the street! :) ) and he said that he wanted to go eat sushi and watch Top Gun on Thursday night. I thought it was cute that he was planning something for us to do together. So, he picked me up, we ate sushi, and then came back to my house to watch the movie. For those of you who have watched a movie with me, you know that it is a feat to get me to stay awake for a whole movie. That night was no exception. I was starting to fall asleep and Matt kept trying to keep me awake. About an hour into the movie Kelly McGillis is chasing Tom Cruise, he on his motorcycle and her in her convertable and when she reaches him she tells him for the first time that she is falling for him. At this point the DVD cuts out and all the sudden Matt is standing there on the screen in a bomber jacket with patches on it and avaiator sunglasses on, looking very much like Maverick, and he says something along the lines of, "Bethany, thank you for you support over the years and for being my wing woman. I am now going to turn things over to the man sitting beside you" at which point Matt got off the couch, on one knee and asked me to be his wife. I was SHOCKED! I was totally not expecting any of this. Matt had to get me out of my shocked state long enough to say "YES!" Then his family and Elizabeth came over to celebrate with us and my family. I kept looking at my ring (which is gorgeous if I do say so...Matt picked it out!) trying to figure out what had just happened. We talked on New Years Eve about how we wanted to get married sometime this year, but I was not expecting a ring until at least March. Lucky for me, it came early in an incredibly creative way that makes me smile. We are thinking about September 9th. My sister recommended that day because it was my grandparents anniversary (my grandfather passed away in December, soon after their 62nd (I think) wedding anniversary). My grandfather LOVED Matt and I know he would have been excited about us getting married, so the date is kinda a tribute to him. We are also thinking about getting married in Nashville because it is a central location from Murfreesboro (where we live now and have many friends), Clarksville (where my parents and probably myself will be living) and Hendersonville (where Matt's family is). We have had much fun planing in the last few days. My parents, Matt, and I all sat in front of the fire and talked about plans as the snow fell on Saturday morning. Elizabeth has helped me look through magazines and such today. I am very excited! I just wanted to share the good news with all of my phusebox friends!
:)

Rebekah Minor

February 20 2006
yay for bethany and matt

Rachael Moore

February 20 2006
Bethany, I am soooo excited for you! What an awesome story! I cannot wait until later today! I am happy that we get to go through this together! It will be nice to have someone to talk to about wedding planning! I hope you have a GREAT day!

Matt Beck

February 20 2006
congratulations

Ben Moser

February 20 2006
wooohoooo! yay for you! my rents got married on sept. 10

Cassie

February 20 2006
aww! that is a GREAT story! i love it! he really put some thought into it! - that is a great man! CONGRATULATIONS! :)

Sam-Graham Jinn (Graham Wells)

February 20 2006
Yay! Congrats! :-)

trumpetjaz

February 20 2006
YAY i am SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! Matt is so lucky to have a gal like you, i love yall BOTH!!! (was thinking the other day about the first time we met, when Gracie kept giving Matt all my stuff! haha i miss those days and seeing yall every Tuesday!)

Nathan Moore

February 20 2006
congrats! i wish that I could have been in town when it happened... i guess we are now both planning weddings...

Nathan Moore

February 20 2006
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Maria Haun

February 20 2006
congratulations bethany! i am so excited for you and matt! i love you both dearly and i am just so excited!!! yeah!!

sarakay

February 20 2006
congratulaions... guess it's a good thing I got a phusebox

Jonathan Moore

February 20 2006
wooop wooop

anna

February 20 2006
Congratulations, you totally deserve all that happiness!

bonin4him

February 20 2006
congrats! i'm so excited for y'all! i still remember meeting you while working w/ u at camp almost 4 yrs ago and matt coming w/ your family to see you on your bday...wow so long ago :o)

Amy

February 20 2006
Congrats! I'm so excited for y'all!

Elizabeth

February 20 2006
congratulations

Erin

February 20 2006
how exciting! congrats. what a cute story and i can't wait to see your ring!

Carla Simpson

February 20 2006
yay!! FINALLY! tell matt that he wins mucho creative points (which he probably already knows!) i'm soo happy for you both and can't wait to see pictures! i love you both dearly!!!

the brian king kenobi

February 21 2006
yay rah go team!

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
good

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
for

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
yall

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
I

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
am

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
really

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
happy

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
.....

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
I hope my comments push Brian out of the most remarked space!!!

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
Boooooyaaaaaa

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
skeeeeeeedadeeeeeees

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
Am i invited to the wedding?

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
I sure hope so

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
can you get moste remarked two days in a row?????

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
If not, all this is pointless

Jonathan Moore

February 21 2006
HAHAHAHA IT WORKED!!!!!!! CONGRATS TO BOTH OF YA. I thought this was big enough news to keep on the most remarked for two days! Soooooo BOOOYAAAA to both of ya. And Brian..... Maybe you can have most remarked tomorrow.

Sydney Bratcher

February 21 2006
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH BETHANY...CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR POSTING AND CAN I HAVE A CHEW TOY?

elizabeth duncan

February 22 2006
what? you're engaged? why didn't anyone tell me? ;)