OUR FIRST DATE
Our first date started on the streets of Indianapolis, meeting for the first time in front of TJ Maxx. Very public, just in case. We moved across the street to Tasting, the wine bar in the Conrad Hotel. We then moved to Barcelona Tapas for dinner. He, of course, watched the IU/PU game over her head, trying to not be too obvious. She, of course, pretended not to notice and ordered the wrong dessert.
OUR FIRST FACEBOOK PICTURE
It became official. Well, not that official, but official enough to show our friends.
THE DAY WE BECAME OFFICIAL
Really official. The Dave Mathews Band rolled into town and we splurged on pavilion tickets. The first time Carlee was introduced as "My Girlfriend"... To strangers... On accident... Fortunately, she smiled and by the end of the night, she was "My Girlfriend" on purpose.
OUR FIRST TRIP
The first trip of many, to Chicago over the July 4th Weekend. The taste of Chicago, some pictures by the Married with Children Fountain, a roof top bar, meeting non-immediate family for the first time, a Cubs game, dinner at Rosebud on Rush, fireworks that we somehow missed; we packed a lot of fun into one weekend.
WE'RE ENGAGED!
The proposal. Oh, the proposal. It was supposed to be romantic, on the beach at sunset... But it rained. Then, after dinner, with our toes dipped in the ocean... But crabs might bite. Then at the beautiful restaurant with a lovely dock overlooking the canal... But drinks at the bar proved too appealing. So on the last night of the trip, after an awkward stroll around the entire condo, it happened. Waves crashing, the moon shining, on the 20th floor balcony, we got engaged.