Personal: 5 years

Today is my 5 year Anniversary with my very best friend, Tim.

I can't think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing our proposal story with you guys. The place he proposed to me this past New Year's Eve is a special place to us, because it was the the same place we became 'official' five years ago. We've done so much growing up in these last 5 years, together and individually. We are not the same people we were when we started dating, we are far from it. Through the best and worst times it's been the most beautiful, most difficult journey I have ever been on. I'm so utterly grateful for each day he has been in my life, and I can't wait to share the rest of my life with him.

So here's our story, captured by our dear friends Daryl and Em-em. 

And because we've finally gotten around to sharing our story with our nearest and dearest loved ones, here's my most perfect "Ica" engagement ring. I know it's been a long time coming but I really wanted share the story and ring together, and thankfully this video came to us just in time for our anniversary.

He did it, he got me exactly what I hoped and dreamed of. After seeing so many rings, a few years ago I decided that once it's was my turn I wanted a ring that was so different, something unique, something that was completely and utterly me. I even remember the day I decided that so very clearly.

It was decided that my dream ring had to be handmade {I literally wanted something off of Etsy}, a raw cut diamond {cloudy, imperfect, with texture, nothing less}, round or tear drop shaped, and on a gold band {Because everyone close to me knows I always wear gold}. Though I would have loved and adored any ring Tim would have given me, he got every specific detail I wanted perfect and he made my dreams come true.

I smile everyday when I put it on knowing I will soon be his wife and I'm so blessed by how well he knows me. This is going to one amazing weekend, I just know it. It'll be full of celebrations as I also turn 25 this sunday.

Hope you guys have an amazing weekend also!

Us: Our dates

I use to be better about keeping track of "us" here on this blog.

I want to do better ...

because the stories of "us" are just as important to me as your stories,

the stories you let me capture and share with the world everyday.

Us.

I love us. Our dates, our conversations and our silliness. I love it all.

A while ago me and the boyfriend went to Jammin Java to watch a show for his birthday present, it was amazing.

Kina Grannis!!!

Both the The Imaginary Friend and Kina Grannis were incredible, I love good music but I love good live music even better.

It was our first time hearing The Imaginary Friend, and let me just say we both instantly fell in love with his music, and he was such a sweetheart and is letting me use his music on my website {You'll be hearing it soon}.

Lastly we stuck around for a meet and greet to end out little date.

{Thankfully one of Tim's highschool friend took this picture for us to keep forever. My camera could be overwhelming for most people haha}

Hope all you love birds out there are enjoying your time with your special someone!