Saturday, June 14, 2008

New York and The Proposal

Phil and I had a fabulous time in New York together! Four fun filled days together was awesome and too short!! We met up Sunday night at the LaGuardia airport and headed to the Marriott in Times Square. We grabbed dinner and went to sleep because we had so much to do and see. Of course we visited New York during a heat wave. I was a sweating pig with frizzy hair but Phil said I still looked good. As quoted from the movie Juno he still thought "the sun shined out my butt." despite what I looked like.

We hit many tourist spots such as NBC Studios, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. As for the important business.....Phil did propose on Monday night of the trip. We first had dinner at the revolving restaurant in the Marriott Marquis Hotel. It was delicious and beautiful!! After that we headed for Central Park for a carriage ride. However, it was too hot for the horses to be out so we went for a walk in the park. We were on a bridge and had some people take our picture. While I was putting the camera in my purse, Phil got down on one knee and proposed. Of course I said yes!!! It was very sweet and exciting! He picked out a beautiful ring and love him so much and cannot wait until we are married next year in the Manti temple!

Phil will be shipped overseas soon and will miss him terribly. I love him so much and am grateful for the short time we had together this past week!!!

5 comments:

Bryce and Katie said...

It looks like you had a WONDERFUL time! Your ring is beautiful too. Congratulations Ali and Phil!!!

Jeff Hanson said...

Phil you are the man! Great job on the ring it is amazing. I am so happy that Ali has a guy that treats her like a princess she is an amazing girl and I am so blessed to have both of you as freinds. Good luck on you next assignment please be careful and know you are in our prayers.

Lindsay said...

You definitely had some wacky hair! But it's all good baby! Looks like a fun trip and very beautiful ring!

Heather said...

Congrats Ali! I am so thrilled for you. Julie told me, but I hadn't checked your blog. I love the ring it is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Ali girl, we just found your blog today (we lost it). I love your NYC engagement video! Everything seemed perfect and wonderful (well except that it didnt' last longer). Your ring is soo beutiful!!! I love you. PAL