Part I – Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle
Derek and I didn’t know which legs we were running for the Ragnar Relay until this past October. Kelly-Ann, our SUPER amazing and well organized team captain, assigned all of the legs based on abilities and preferences. It was completely random that I ended up as the last runner since I didn’t request it but, when Derek saw it, an idea began to come together for a big finish.
I’m not going to lie. I was suspicious that he was up to something. My sister always said she had an idea that Anthony was going to propose before he did because he started acting funny in the weeks leading up to the event and Derek started being the same way. Certain stories didn’t match up and I could tell he was hiding something. I knew it was coming, I just didn’t know when.
And, if he wasn’t being obvious enough, he was even posting cryptic Facebook messages the entire race.
Foreshadowing, much? 
While I was on my last leg, the rest of my teammates were rushing to the finish line for their traditional group finish. I didn’t know it at the time, but they were all in on the surprise and had been since we left Miami.
And they weren’t the only ones. Derek’s parents traveled from Tampa that morning for the surprise as well.
Sneaky. Sneaky.
I came up on the finish line after my last turn and, at first, couldn’t see my team. Then, Kerri and Dana grabbed me out of nowhere and brought me to the sea of pink where everyone was standing. I saw Derek and immediately let out a giggle over his ridiculous get up.
He was wearing one of my black hats and a fuzzy scarf we had picked up from Target two days before. I wasn’t sure if he would go through with the whole costume thing since he had been fighting it since the beginning but, there he was, looking ridiculous and grinning.
However, he was the tame one. Two of my other male teammates immediately began stripping down to the leopard thongs they had been planning to wear for the big finale. It. Was. Hilarious.
At this point, I was on cloud nine. I had a great run along the water. We were about to finish an amazing race and I didn’t even think to grab the camera from Derek to take photos of the finish. I just wanted to run and be in the moment. I would worry about photos after we crossed.
We held back for a couple of minutes so that another team could finish and then our team took off. I’m not even sure I was near Derek at this point. I was just running.
We crossed the finish line and I hear Derek yell, “MEGHANN!”
I turn around and for the first time I notice this silly stick-on mustache he was wearing. I laugh and poke at it with my finger.
He smiles back, grabs my hand, then drops to his knee.
Here’s where things get fuzzy.
This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments that I had pictured in my head a million times. The moment when Derek proposes. The moment I knew I would say yes. The moment where the only thing that mattered was the two of us. The moment where I go into shock.
My ipod was still playing in my ear. The crowd was loud with excitement. There were hundreds of people surrounding us.
And none of that mattered.
Derek was on one knee with the biggest, goofiest smile I had ever seen, wearing a stick-on mustache, saying something I wish I could hear, and holding a ring. Nothing mattered. He mattered. We mattered.
I didn’t know it at the time, but he was saying “I want to keep running with you. Will you marry me?”
I stared at him. Shocked. Unsure if this was really happening. It felt like an eternity before I could finally remind myself he probably needed an answer. The waterworks started pouring out before I could stop them.
My voice wasn’t working, I could only shake my head to ensure he got the proper yes. Of course, YES!
YES! YES! YES! YES!
Everything else happened so fast. The race announcer grabbed us and asked for our names.
The rest of the team poured in for congrats.
And Derek’s parents popped out ofno where.
I watched the video later and noticed his Mom tapped me on my shoulder three separate times before Derek finally pulled me around for a photo and I finally saw them. I have the funniest “What the heck are you doing here?” face in all of the photos. I think I was still in shock! 
I wasn’t walking in these moments, I was floating. My first thought was to call my parents, my siblings, and everyone else that mattered, but really all I wanted to do was be with Derek. It was like something slipped in the back of my mind and I forgot about everything else.
Derek and I met back in college. He tagged along with my best friend Emily and I as we hit up Flippin’ Tuesdays at AJs on a random Tuesday night. We spent the entire night dancing to 80s music and made a pact to turn Flippin’ Tuesdays into a weekly tradition; a pact we kept until he graduated that spring.
After he graduated we sort of lost touch. There were the random phone calls and Facebook messages, but nothing tangible.
Then, in November of 2008, I had a random text message from Derek on my way up to Tallahassee for the homecoming football game. Derek was on his way too and wanted to meet up at Bullwinkles. It was raining and I almost didn’t go, but just when we were about to leave, the skies opened up and we decided to take our chances at the open air bar.
And I’m so glad we did.
Because that’s the night Derek and I reconnected. That’s the night I re-met my future husband. That’s the night I re-found the love I thought I had lost. That’s the night I told Derek yes to lunch the next day.
The rest is history.
Derek doesn’t know this but I’ve loved him since 2005. He’s the love of my life and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him!
WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!
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*sniff sniff* So sweet! Congratulations!
LOVE YOU BOTH. And it’s such a perfect story for you two!
Katy Widrick recently posted..New Tool Tuesday: Matcha.TV
I’m s sucker for a good proposal story, congratulations!!!
Lovely story, congratulations! Being married is wonderful
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I am literally sitting here crying. This is one of the most beautiful proposals I have heard. What a memorable and meaningful way to propose !! (and right up my alley!!)
Congratulations, again!! Enjoy wedding planning!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS. Seriously, I have tears in my eyes! What a perfect proposal.
(Derek should really work on his poker face, though, haha.)
Brie recently posted..Air Force
Also, make Kelly pass along the bridal stuff I sent her after she and Tony got engaged!
Brie recently posted..Air Force
After their wedding, I mean.
Ahhhh Meghan! This made me cry! So exciting, so beautiful, so awesome!
Laura recently posted..Eugene Half Marathon Training
Finally!!!
Congrats! What a great proposal!
what a beautiful recap Meghann! I am so happy for you and Derek!
Megan @ Life As Megan KNows It recently posted..First training session
This is FANTASTIC! Congrats to both you and Derek. I feel like this engagement couldn’t be any more perfect. Have fun wedding planning
. Oh, and congrats on finishing your first Ragnar!
Leanne @ The Skinny Architect recently posted..Lazy Saturday
What an amazing moment – congratulations!!!!
This is such a great story!!! I almost got choked up! My bf and I have been together for years, 3.5 long distance, and we just moved in together- It such an amazing feeling to know you’re with someone who you want to spend the rest of your life with! Congrats!!!
Love, Love, LOVE it! So happy for you guys!
YYAYYYY! I have been waiting for SO LONG for you two to be engaged and I am SO happy for both of you! What a GREAT proposal. I am seriously so excited to follow along as you plan your wedding
great proposal story!
I can’t wait to read about all your wedding planning over the next year!! congratulations to both of you!!!!
Love your blog and love this story!
As a long time reader AND someone who recently got married….I am in serious tears over here and overjoyed with happiness for you two! Congrats and enjoy it every step of the way. Marriage will unite you in ways you never thought possible and you will fall in love all over again. Happy planning
BIG Congratulations to you both! An awesome story. Truly. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Corrie @ Blurb Column recently posted..First Day of School Recap
It might be the pregnancy hormones but I just read this whole post through a stream of tears- congrats what a wonderful proposal story!
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amazing, amazing story!! love the recap of the race and the engagement! what an awesome proposal- congrats!
so cute. congrats to you both.
Aw Meg I’m so happy for you! I wish Derek were coming with you to our wedding this weekend because I’m telling you now until when you get married you’ll be so much more emotional at them. Gahhh congrats!!
Wahoo! This is so exciting! A huge congrats to you guys! What a meaningful and fun proposal…loved how you described it too. Here’s to many more years running together!
Bonnie recently posted..Valleys & Peaks
this made me cry! so happy for you
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Congratulations! You look so incredibly happy! There’s nothing like being with the love of your life and knowing that you’ll be with them forever.
Enjoy your engagement and all the time leading up to your wedding. And remember, it’s about the marriage, not the day. It’ll be wonderful no matter what because you’re with each other.
Rosa – Fitness Food Fulfilled recently posted..Finally ‘At Home’
You look so shocked and happy in those pics. Congratulations to you and Derek – you deserve all the happiness in the world! Take your honeymoon in wine country and I’ll buy you a celebratory Ike’s sandwich.
this is so sweet!! congratulations to you both – what a FUN proposal!!
Rachael @ Happy Healthy Runner recently posted..Missing.
Congratulations! This proposal will make for such a great story in the future. So glad you’ve found the love of your life!
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe recently posted..A better 2012
That totally gave me chills! Congratulations!!!
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Congrats Congrats!! What a wonderful story
Congratulations Meghann! I am so so so happy for the two of you! I love how he proposed to you while you were doing something you love!
Katy (The Singing Runner) recently posted..WDW Half-Marathon Training: Week 8
CONGRATULATIONS! That is the best proposal ever. Well done, Derek! All the best and happiness for you both =)
Congrats! This is so awesome!
Did you pick out the ring together at some point beforehand?
Alex recently posted..Bunny Dee
Yes! I want to know more about the ring!
Oh how sweet…. I’m so happy for you two!!
Congrats again =)
i’m tearing up at my desk. at work. like a blubbering idiot.
i love it! congrats again!!! so excited for you and derek!
can’t wait to follow along w/your wedding planning!!!!
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I am being totally honest, that is the BEST proposal story I have ever heard. I have been reading for years now, and I am so happy you guys are finally getting married!
Such an amazing story. And you look so happy. Congratulations, here’s to many years of happiness!
Awww!! So sweet! I’m so happy for you and Derek! What a great love story. I love that you have loved him so long. Have a blast enjoying your engagement and planning your wedding – it goes by so quickly!
April @ Marathons N Martinis recently posted..No Excuses
Congrats lady! I went through the same shocked moment when I got proposed to also! In fact I said “Is this real?” Wishing you the best as you plan for your future. I can’t recall a time in my life that I enjoyed more.
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness recently posted..Roll up your Sleeve: January is National Blood Donor Month
That is so awesome Meghann, congratulations!!! I got married last year and the whole engagement experience was so exciting and fun! Soak this time in because he won’t be your fiancé for long, soon he will be your husband!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life recently posted..No Meatball Problems Here
Yay!!!! I’m so happy he finally popped the question!!!! So excited!!!!
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AWWWWWWWW! This got me all teary-eyed. I’m so very, very happy for you too. It’s so incredibly sweet, the way he asked you — if you’ll keep running with him.
And it’s amazing, these re-connections in life and how important they become! Congratulations!
- Alicia
@leximaven
Alicia B. recently posted..Decision to Run
aaaand i’m crying
I’m So so so happy for the both of you! i’ve been reading your blog for the past two years. I couldn’t be more excited!! Can’t wait to hear all the wedding plans as they happen. Enjoy this time and .. not matter how stressful it may get .. keep that love at the center of all things
xoxo!
Emily recently posted..Striving for Balance
So cute! When my husband proposed, I forget to say yes at first. I was just like, “What? How did you do all this??”
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Ok, that was totally worth waiting for! What a perfect proposal! Congratulations again!!
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I am crying!!! Love reading your story! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Again big congratulations to you and Derek! Don’t stress over the
wedding details or what others want or think you should do. What matters on the day is you and Derek standing in front of your friends and family commiting your love for each other.
I have chills everywhere from this story! You were the first blog I stumbled on back in the day and since then I’ve been waiting for this engagement:) couldn’t imagine a more perfect proposal for you. So very happy for you both! CONGRATULATIONS!
Laura recently posted..Should We Guilt Kids Into Losing Weight?
what an adorable story! and so fitting for you two!
congratulations meghann!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..Trainer Tuesday: Upper Body Pulse Challenge
Oh my gosh, such a beautiful, tear-jerker of a story! LOVED it! Beautiful post. Congratulations to you both!!!
It’s RIDICULOUS how sweet that story is!! You had me in tears! Congratulations, may your future bring you both joy, happiness, and unending love!
YAY!!!! Congratulations!!
I am weeping! I remember when we first met derek and shortly thereafter everyone started demanding to know if he was your boyfriend (i wondered but did not ask) and we have seen your relationship blossom and know it’s like the fairyblog engagement! well done mr. meals and miles.
melissa (fitnessnyc) recently posted..Not a Bad Start
I am weeping! I remember when we first met derek and shortly thereafter everyone started demanding to know if he was your boyfriend (i wondered but did not ask) and we have seen your relationship blossom and now it’s like the fairyblog engagement! well done mr. meals and miles.
So excited for you! I just got engaged December 23, 2011 so I know how great it is to wake up every morning and realize that you’re ENGAGED.
My “how we met/started dating” story is very similar to yours too. Congratulations!
Brittany recently posted..2011 – Full of Memories
Stop-you’re making me cry at my desk! Such a wonderfully written recap-Congratulations again!
Danielle recently posted..Ask A Blogger: Meals for Miles
The conclusion to the story was well worth the wait, I have tears in my eyes! I’m so happy for you two, congrats once again!!
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Congratulations Meghann! I am so happy for you and Derek!!
What a sweet story! Congratulations and enjoy wedding planning!
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AHHH Meghann I’m reading this at my desk at work and I’ve got chills down my spine, arm hairs sticking up, and tears welling up out of happiness in my eyes (and I never cry lol!) Congratulations to both of you!! And tell Derek he had one hell of a proposal plan!
Brought tears to my eyes! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life recently posted..Sparkpeople’s 28 Day Bootcamp
So cute! Congratulations! My husband proposed in Key West too. Not quite the excitement as yours, but it was sweet. We went to the beach at sunset with his family, who we were vacationing with. He took me for a walk down the beach, then got down on his knee in the sand and asked me to marry him. Happiest moment of my life.
Stephanie @ Mr and Meatless recently posted..Scrambled tofu for breakfast
So cute! Congratulations! My husband proposed in Key West too. Not quite the excitement as yours, but it was sweet. We went to the beach at sunset with his family, who we were vacationing with. He took me for a walk down the beach, then got down on his knee in the sand and asked me to marry him. Happiest moment of my life.
Stephanie @ Mr and Meatless recently posted..Scrambled tofu for breakfast
Congratulations Meghann!!
Congratulations Meghann!!
Congrats to you both! Such a great proposal! Can’t wait to follow the wedding planning!
Congratulations! I want to know about the ring, too! Did you pick it out or what!
Wheeee!
What a sweet story and thoughtful proposal. Congratulations! May the two of you always be as in love as you were on that day.
Soooooooooo sweet!!!!
Erica recently posted..Chobani Pineapple Turkey Chili
This is so sweet! The high after a great run (Especially a great RAGNAR run!) is so emotional anyways, I can’t imagine how amazing it must have felt to get a RING on top of it!!!! So happy for you!
Too freaking adorable. Congrats again to you guys!
Hillary recently posted..Same Difference
We are so happy for you both. Can’t wait for the wedding.
WAhooo!! SO cute. SO happy for you guys!
YAY! I myself just got engaged two and a half weeks ago. Can’t wait to read along with you
I’m so sappy – this totally made me cry! Congrats to both of you. There’s no feeling like finding the person that you love forever and knowing they love you back.
Great job on the race too!
Heather @ Run Eat Play recently posted..Target Shopping Trip
Congratulations Meghann!! I’m so happy for the two of you
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..Bringing Back Bread & Bowling
You are so lucky to have gotten a photo of him actually proposing! That is something I wished I had gotten! You will remember this forever!
OMG so sweet! CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations!! Such an amazing story! (as I wipe the tears from my eyes!)
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food recently posted..Workout A.D.D.
What an amazing story! So exciting!! Congratulations on your engagement! Can’t wait to hear about the wedding planning!
Allie recently posted..In This Together
Such a memorable proposal! I have a such a soft spot for college loves (especially ones from my alma mater!). Congrats to you both!!
Michelle recently posted..Weekly Menu & Workouts
What an awesome story! You are lucky to have pictures from that moment
This is so amazing! I am so happy for you!
Katie For Life recently posted..Guest Post: Honey, I Shrunk The Gretchen
This is a great engagement story. Congratulations to you and Derek!
Chrissy (The New Me) recently posted..Where to Wed? That is the Question.
Ah I absolutely love this! “I want to keep running with you. Will you marry me?” that is just too cute and perfect for you. Congrats to you both!!
Kristin recently posted..All you need is love, love is all you need.
Congrats! Fun that you had people taking pictures of the moment. Not a lot of people get that.
When my hubs proposed, I was totally blindsided. My first words were OH MY GOD. And I forgot to say yes for awhile too.
Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run recently posted..Things I Do While Sitting on My Butt
OMG
*tears*
So sweet!
So exciting! The “I want to keep running with you” is adorable.
Congratulations!!
abbi recently posted..Consistently Inconsistent
*TEARS*!!! Definitely the cutest, most thoughtful proposal story ever…Derek gets mad props and I’m so very happy for you! Congrats!!
Shayla @ The Good Life recently posted..Santa Was Very Good To Me…
Eeeeek, too cute!
You did such a good job writing these recap posts too. I am the least sappy person on the planet and I actually got choked up reading the end of this post!!
Aww, so sweet! I’m so happy for you guys! The natural high after a race is so amazing, I cannot even imagine how much better a proposal at the end would be!!
“I turn around and for the first time I notice this silly stick-on mustache he was wearing. I laugh and poke at it with my finger.
He smiles back, grabs my hand, then drops to his knee.”
This is perfect! So sweet and just, well, perfect. I am so happy for you and I really felt all your emotion come through in this post. This is the best post you’ve ever written and I am SO happy for you and Derek!!!!!!!!!
Dori recently posted..10 Things I Am Liking in 2012
Congratulations! I wish you both a fantastic engagement and an even better marriage. There is nothing better than marrying the love of your life. I know I can’t imagine having my best friend by my side every day!
This is one of the coolest engagement stories ever!!! How fitting! I am so happy for you two! Your story made me cry! I love your blog and I look forward to all that is to come!
Congrats on your love, happiness and upcoming WEDDING!!!!
Oh my gosh – SO CUTE!!! And I totally feel you with the complete shock when the actual moment happened for me, too. I remember being like “wtf is happening right now omg!!!” Ha.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
Anne P recently posted..My Workouts This Week
Ok your not a biiiootch anymore. And I forgot to scroll forward to make sure this was the final installment I was so eager to read. Yeah!! Sniffles! I am so happy for you!!! He had to make sure it was perfect since it was going to be blogged about of course. LOL
theswanin.me recently posted..Going to the chapel and…
Congratulations! I got engaged last month and had the same inability to respond… ha ha!
Congrats!!!! Such a great story and awesome you have all the pictures of it! Very happy for you!
Congrats!!!! Such an awesome story and what a way to finish the race!
Rachel @ Runner’s Tales recently posted..Back to Reality
What a perfect proposal! It’s so you! Your happiness radiates from those photos. I hope y’all are always able to hold on to this feeling. Congratuations!*
Army Amy* recently posted..Buggin’ Out
God, maybe it’s the age coming on and the constant pressure from my family that I’m getting old and need to get married, but this made me tear up! It really felt like we were there to witness your engagement, and what a fantastic moment. Congratulations!!!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..Where Is the Love?
I knew I shouldn’t have read this at work! Totally tearing up. Congrats guys! I remember when you posted about that night in 2008 (that’s how long I’ve been reading!). I wasn’t surprised when you guys became an item and I’m not surprised you’re getting married! Derek is a lucky guy!
sooo sweet!! def made me teary! congrats!! What an awesome story you get to re tell a millions times
These are amazing posts! Congratulations! On the race and the ring!
What a wonderful memory! Wonderful guy! Wonderful posts…almost made me cry…thanks for sharing!!!
Kathy recently posted..So productive lately…
Awww…yes! Big congrats and great story…thanks for sharing!
Hilary recently posted..So, about that weight thing…
Love it!!! Congratulations!!
Congrats, Meghann!!! That is a great proposal story! Mad props to Derek
Have fun wedding planning!
CONGRATS!!! Also, as a Tallahassee native, I cannot even describe to you how much it cracks me up that you guys met at AJ’s. And then got together after a trip to Bulls. Best Tally love story ever.
Congrats! Can’t wait for the wedding posts!
This really is a perfect story for you two and I’m so excited for all the planning, fun, and your life together! I hope the flowers survived the funw eekend!
OMG TEARING UP RIGHT NOW!!! That is so wonderful!!!! Congratulations!!! So much to look forward to!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats recently posted..No Bake Almond Banana Cookies
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s so exciting and I am so happy for the two of you!
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Yay!!!! You need to put a wedding link on here now cause I want to know all of the fun details!!! I loved LOVED our wedding. It was SO us. Mexican food, margaritas, outdoors…what an amazing thing to experience with your love!!!! YAY!!!!
I am only reading your blog for about 1 year and a few months and I noticed that you always look a magnitude happier with Derek in the picture (and him with you). So, congratulations on the journey together ahead!
Silvia @ skinny jeans food recently posted..Ode to….. many things
HUGE congrats to you both! I got engaged this summer and I know what you mean about that fuzzy feeling … I just kept saying “Are you serious?!?!?!” until he finally asked me if I said yes! Such a fun time
This is such a lovely story. Thank you for sharing it will all of us
Liz recently posted..Germ Attack
Congrats! What a wonderful surprise!!!
Anna-Marie @ Beauty and the Beets recently posted..The Veggie Kitchen Sink recipe
I love that he said, “I want to keep running with you.” That is very cute.
Congrats Meghann!
Jena recently posted..The post where I recap my recaps
Congrats again – what a great way to propose! I am so happy for you guys!
Karen @ Run Shop Travel recently posted..Getting Excited for Westchester
Just beyond! Now the fun begins
Sneakers2sandals recently posted..I love my friends and running!
OMG I LOVE this engagement story, so sweet! Congratulations!
Won’t this make wedding #3 between your siblings this year!??
Thanks for making me cry at work! So adorable! Congratulations!!!
AGH! This post brought tears to my eyes! It’s so neat that you have so many years of history together, and the proposal is certainly a memorable one!
Caroline recently posted..Half Marathon Week 1 Training Recap
Congratulations..sweetest proposal, and emotional post
Fate works in funny ways doesn’t it? So cute, congrats!
Great last and first chapter, Meghann!!!!!!!! Congrats again
Krissy – Shiawase Life recently posted..Tune in Tuesday – Dose of Disney edition
What a beautiful and PERFECT proposal. Crying like a baby! Congrats!
oh my gosh, love this!!! totally crying over here, i love when people are in love! plus, it reminds me of when i got engaged last year and it was the same thing – total tunnel vision, i can’t even remember what he said, all i wanted to do was just scream and hug and kiss him forever! def one of the best moments of my life – second only to the actual wedding, which as you will see is even better than the proposal! congrats to you guys!! and way to go derek, i loved that he did it on his terms and in his way. very good sign for the future!!
Oh, I love the last paragraph! So teary eyed right now. When my husband proposed, I screamed and ran away! I was in total shock and not prepared for it at all.
Congratulations!!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Thankful For Tuesday
Congrats a million times over!! And doing something you love….can’t wait to read more about everything!
Aww, Meghann, that was an absolutely beautiful recap. What an amazing proposal. Wishing you and Derek the best in your wedded life!
Lauren recently posted..Run in the New Year
What a great story and when you know, you just know.
Kev and I just celebrated our 15th anniversary New Year’s Eve. Spending the rest of your life with the one you LOVE is awesome!
Congrats!
Angie recently posted..Simple Smoothie Recipes
This is hands-down the best post you have ever written.
Congrats to you both~!
Alliso K recently posted..What is Wyoming?-State Nickname
Haha, I absolutely love the sneaky Facebook statuses he posted! That’s great. Congrats to you both
I am so so happy for you both!!!! How wonderful! x
Lisa (bakebikeblog) recently posted..My first Arepa attempt
Congratulations! I almost teared up reading your story! Best wishes
Lindsay @ Running the Windy City recently posted..Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal
I’ve been reading your blog for ages – but don’t think I’ve ever posted. But congratulations and best wishes to you and Derek! Very happy for you. Have fun wedding planning
Love your story. Congrats!
Question – can Derek do a post on all the behind the scenes planning it took to make this possible?
CONGRATS Meghann! This is truly a Cinderella story. So happy for the both of you.
Lauren recently posted..Night Off
congrats meghann! so happy for you both! a finish line that was actually a starting line for the rest of your life together! so cute.
Mallory @ Have Your Cake and Eat It recently posted..Brownie Batter Pancakes for One
CUTE! This is one of the best proposal stories that I’ve ever heard/read – congrats.
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so flippin HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Congratulations! I’m a stranger to you but I teared up reading your post. I LOVE engagement stories more than anything in the world. The pure JOY at that moment when your world comes rushing in on the love of your life asking to pledge your love to each other forever in front of everyone. SO HAPPY FOR YOU
So so sweet…I am seriously crying at the way he proposed. Seriously…. I am SO happy for you — enjoy every single second – it will fly by – so FAST. Remember to breathe, relax and soak it all in….
CONGRATS
xoxo from Trinidad
Corey @ Learning Patience recently posted..Photo Memories from Tobago
Awww! I got teary there! I’m so excited for you guys and it’s so great to see how in love you are!!
Enjoy every moment!!!!!!
Carissa recently posted..Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2012
How awesome that you have so many photos of your engagement taking place!! My proposal back in the day was super private and we have one lone photo from the entire weekend that we went down the next morning and took. I cherish that one disposable camera photo just as much as my wedding photos themselves. Congrats!
Sara@RunningInPinkProject recently posted..How Do You Solve a Problem Like Dessert?
Congratulations, Meghann! Although I don’t know you, I am very happy for you and Derek.
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I love love, it’s beautiful
Sana recently posted..Home Sweet Home
Awwwww! I’m so happy for you guys!
Brittney recently posted..Unseasonably Warm
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x 1 million
I got so excited reading this!!!! Very, very happy for you!
Congrats!!!!!!!! I’m so happy for you guys
Rachel L recently posted..What I’ve Been Eating
Yay!!!!! What an amazing ending to a wonderful story – well, I guess it’s only just the beginning, but you know what I mean. Congratulations!!
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Tuesday Training: Legs + SeaSnax Giveaway!!
Great story — congratulations to you both! Happy planning!
this is my FAVORITE post of yours!! love it.
i think im a secret romantic.
Such a great story – again, congratulations!
Erin recently posted..Day 10
Def geared up so beautiful congrats to u and best of luck! Yay wedding
aaahhh! Loved this. I know exactly how you felt. I was in my own world when the husband proposed to me!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey recently posted..woah baby!
Sitting here crying like a baby – in a good way, of course!! Great proposal, tell Derek good job! Really happy for you both, and excited to follow you on this new journey in your life.
I lovedddd this proposal!! It is so you
I seriously got tears in my eyes reading this & I totally get what you are saying about everything getting fuzzy! That totally happenHenri me when my husband proposed. Congrats again – I’m so happy fir you both <3
OMG so beautiful. Sitting here like Captain Waterworks- I love proposal stories and am so happy for you!!!
AAHHHH goosebumps! I am SO HAPPY for you!! I KNEW it had to be soon! All I can say is your poor poor parents. My sister and I got married within 5 months of each other and my mom almost had a nervous breakdown.
I can’t wait to hear about all the plans. Enjoy this time, it goes by SO FAST!
Heather recently posted..A Day in the Life 2012
I’m sooo so happy for you guys <3 Talk about an amazing experience!
This is the sweetest thing. Such a wonderful proposal! Your couple story is so great as well! I’m so happy for you two!!
Amelia recently posted..Amelia: Run in the Streets
This post makes me so SO happy! I wish you two the best- love the story!
Joelle (on a pink typewriter) recently posted..Green chili beef soup
what a great memory and story to have! Congrats!
Cate recently posted..A Look Back at 2011 and Looking Forward to 2012
this was entirely too adorable! those photos of you are priceless!
congratulations!!
SUCH a sweet way to propose, and I love your reaction! Congrats!!!!!!
Kalee recently posted..Ruth Chris & Sunday Morning Granola Off the The Chew
Awwww the end is the best part! Awesome story. Good job Derek!
Congratulations!! Such a sweet story. The pictures are absolutely priceless
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..One Smoothie to Rule Them All
Congrats. I did great until the last line…You and Derek are getting married, tears in my eyes. I love a good love story! You are one lucky girl, or is it Derek is one lucky guy.
AHH!!! SOOO happy for you both! CONGRATULATIONS!! Can’t wait to see all the wedding planning details!
Jillian @ Reshape Your Life recently posted..Juice Fast: Day 10!! The End!
Cute! Did you pick out the ring?
This is so sweet – I love the planning that was involved, and your facial expression is so adorable – like your heart is about to burst.
Deva @ Deva by Definition recently posted..La Mexicana: A Review of some Tasty Food
One million congratulations!! I got engaged in September and I don’t think I even said yes. I just nodded between sobs. Always remember Derek’s face when he proposed. I’ve seen my fiancé smile and emotional and all that but I’ve never seen him how he was when he proposed. Can’t wait to hear about planning!
Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups recently posted..Caddy Shanks
Ahhhh! YAY! Congratulations to both you and Derek! Can’t wait to hear all about the wedding plans
Sarah K recently posted..Goals For 2012
What an awesome engagement story! Very cool and I love that there were leopard print thongs and a fake mustache involved
Congrats again my dear!
Laura @ Backstage Balance recently posted..3:30am, at work.
What an amazing engagement story…one you will ALWAYS remember! Congratulations!
Maureen recently posted..Cauliflower "Rice"
Congratulations to both you and Derek! What a cute story. Loved the way you broke the proposal blog into three parts.
Love love love <3
RunEatRepeat recently posted..Coconut Water Giveaway!
Congrats!! This is such a sweet story!! I’m so happy for you guys!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Unplug
GAHHHH, crying! Beautifully written!! Also, kudos to Derek for a seriously perfect proposal!!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Barbecue Ranch Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
I’m a longtime reader (3+ years), and have read and reread every single post
I’m a longtime reader (3+ years), and have read every single post in your archives, and couldn’t be more happy for the two of you. I checked your blog specifically on Christmas, New Years, and after the Ragnar relay, because I KNEW he’d propose no later than Valentine’s Day. Plus, no guy poses for cutesy, coupley Christmas pictures like your card unless he wants to put a ring on it! Just call it reader’s 6th sense. : )
On a completely random side note…you’ve never looked better! NROLFW and whatever you’ve been doing to your hair these past few months has turned you from a pretty girl into a knockout! 2012 is your year, girlfriend…own it! : )
So happy for you & Derek! I don’t KNOW you, obviously, but I’ve been reading for 2 years now & kept waiting for this to happen
congrats!!!
WOW!!! I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve read your blog. After Skinny Runner tweeted about your engagement earlier, I came over and started with the first post in this series on the race and proposal. This is AWESOME!! Congrats to you both!! One thing I find so beautiful about this is that he proposed while you were doing something you’re clearly so passionate about. So sweet!! Ill def be back!
Krystle {Fierce|Fabulous|Fit} recently posted..Fit Tuesday: Work Those ABS!!
Oh my gosh I loved reading this! Congratulations!!!!!
Sarah recently posted..Last Day of Vacay?!
Aww!! So sweet!! Congrats Meghann!!!!!!! Let the planning begin!
Hope recently posted..Wedding Talk Wednesday: Our Toasting Flutes & Cake Server…
As someone who sometimes snarks on your blog (GOMI) I have loved every minute of your recap of Ragnar AND of the proposal. I thought it was incredibly sweet and I liked how you wrote about it.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was so sweet!!!! Congrats again!!!
Awww… I’m so, so happy for you guys.
We got engaged on the same day! Crazy! Congratulations to you guys! Let the wedding planning begin!
Madeline – Greens and Jeans recently posted..the story
What a beautiful story!!!! Congrats!!!
Amanda recently posted..The Cost of Living
Congrats to you both!! This is such a sweet story – I love the surprise and the “I want to keep running with you.” So perfect!! Congrats
Awww no joke – i literally just had to take a deep breath here at my desk so that the tears wouldn’t start flowing. What an awesome guy! Proposals like that when you’re a hot sweaty mess are the best!! I don’t know you two, but I couldn’t be happier for you two!! Wishing you both the very best!
soo happy for you!!! You must explain the significance of the ring he picked out! Why not just diamonds? Would love to know! Love that he proposed to you at a race, something you love doing and not somewhere cheesy!
diana@mymarblerye recently posted..Sadly Random and Help!
Awww- so cute!! He did good
Congrats to you both and happy planning!!!
I’m so ridiculously happy for you! When my fiance proposed I had NO clue it was coming. In fact a couple weeks before I had pointed out some rings that I liked that were on sale (ya know, just in case) and he said “stop pressuring me!”
LOVE your engagement story! So excited to read about your wedding plans too!
Rachel recently posted..On to week 2!
Congratulations! What a great engagement story and memory. Have fun with wedding planning!!
Tears over your awesome story. Congrats!!!!
WOO HOO! love the flashback pic and the explanation of how you guys met, I’d always wondered. The proposal pics are amazing. I want someone to be there at my proposal, I don’t care if it’s just me and my fiance and a photographer! hahaha congrats <3
Caitlin C. recently posted..First Restaurant Visit of 2012: La Petite France
Thanks for making me cry at work. Waterworks over here!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio recently posted..Whole Living Detox Day 9: Wedding Wednesday
Congratulations!! What an awesome proposal!
Congrats!!! Your last line made me cry!! Great proposal story.
this is sooo fricking awesome!!! love his “i wanna keep running with you. will you marry me??” congrats to you guys!!!
Congratulations. I am incredibly happy for you and Derek!
I love your memory gets fuzzy and stuff about all the proposal. Mine was the same way, I honestly remember NOTHING about what J said to me or anything. And then I was in such shock I didn’t talk all day!
Emily recently posted..Up All Night
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Being recently married (a year and half) you had in tears in NO TIME. CONGRATS a million times, enjoy and cherish every moment of your life together.
Remember, wedding planning is very stressful, just keep in mind that you are marring your best friend and nothing else matters.
What a lovely story! Thank you for sharing and GREAT JOB, Derek!
oh my gosh!! how sweet i LOVE this story!! i started tearing up when i read it!! congrats!! (isn’t is funny how reading someone’s blog makes you feel like that!!)
I <3 this story! Congrats again!!
SO fun! I’m wicked excited for you two! Congrats!
Gwen recently posted..Goals Should Be:
CONGRATS!!! I am holding back tears! Such a wonderful and thoughtful proposal, Go Derek! And I love the cryptic Facebook posts. When reading your post, I can totally relate, I got engaged in October and I felt the same thing…floating and almost out of body, not sure what’s going on, lol. I look forward to reading more about your future together, and wedding planning (which I am going through now). Exciting times!
Katie G @ Just Roll With It recently posted..A Little Seasoning Goes a Long Way
This has got to be the most amazing, wonderful proposal story I have ever heard!!! And that you have the whole thing documented- amazing!!! I’m sure you’ve been letting it all sink in for the last few days- but it’s real!
Enjoy the next step: planning is definitely a fun journey!
This made me tear up. Amazing story! Congrats!
Jess@atasteofconfidence recently posted..another adventure: philly
Congrats!! I think surprise engagements are the best ones!!
Congrats again! It’s such a great story and such a great proposal for you. I’ve been traveling for work all week but I keep trying to read your posts when I get a chance!
Maggie recently posted..A Surprise Trip to San Antonio
I got chills reading the last part of this. I love how Derek proposed. Congrats to you both!! You make a wonderful couple!
Beautfiul! Congratulations to you both!
Georgia recently posted..‘A’ is for…avocado ice-cream
So excited for you! I remember when my husband pulled out the ring (I also knew it was coming but did not expect it when it happened!) the first words out of my mouth were “Nooooo” – meaning, “No, I can’t believe this is happening!” not, “No, I don’t want to marry you.” I clarified.
Did I miss the videos? I thought you said something on twitter about there being videos!
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith recently posted..Done.
Yep, I’m tearing up. This is so amazingly sweet!!! Congratulations to you both!!!
Alaina recently posted..Half at the Hamptons Training–Week 6 (and a Recipe)
I know this is late but that is SO sweet! Congratulations!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing recently posted..What Caffeine Does – Jenna Marbles
Congratulations!!
Beth @ 990 Square recently posted..Wordless Wednesday 1.11.2012
This is so incredibly sweet! I saw the video you just posted on YouTube. Best wishes to a happy forever after and marriage! xx
MarathonSweetheart recently posted..Photo: Were you too lazy yesterday?
Congratulations again..what a wonderful love story. I’m truly happy for you both. I can’t wait to hear about all of the wedding plans. Enjoy the engagement!
Natasha @ Moody Girl in Style recently posted..January Wish List – Top 3
Legit tears in my eyes right now. And my eyes have been dry for a week because of surgery. Nicely done!
So I have to ask.. what song was on your iPod during the proposal?!
Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe recently posted..Snow day! & the workout that wasn’t…
I know I am the millionth person…but congratulations. You look so happy, he couldn’t have asked in a better way!!!
I am crying. You captured this moment so beautifully, Meghann. I am so happy for both of you. <3
Jen recently posted..In need of sleep
I’m completely late in reading this, but I wanted to wait to read it when I plenty of time to enjoy it!
Congratulations!! Enjoy every minute of this special time!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Whatcha Reading Weekend: The Hunger Games
I always read your blog, though I will admit somewhat sporadically….but these three blogs on the proposal were so addicting and now I find myself heading over to your page a couple times a day. You got me hooked now. Also, the video killed me. So sweet. Congrats!!!!
Samantha recently posted..A Friday the 13th Project 365 Photo
So so sweet! Congratulations to you both!!
Nicole recently posted..Farm Fresh Delivers
Congratulations! I have off and on read your blog for some time now. Your post brought tears to my eyes! What a special, sweet, and beautiful proposal. Proud that my fellow Noles found each other
Bawling my eyes out right now. You guys are such an amazing couple, I wish you all the best.
I just found your blog and just read all three Ragnar/Proposal posts. Love it! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!
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