See this purty waterfall?
Almost exactly five years ago, sitting on a log that jets out over the stream at the waterfall’s base, John asked me to marry him.
I said, “What, are you crazy?? MARRY YOU? Of course not, Weirdo Person!”
Just kidding. Just kidding.
I obviously swooned and cried and said yes.
Actually, I didn’t say yes. I didn’t even say anything. I cried. I sat there with a gaping mouth, looking at the ring he was placing on my finger as he almost dropped it into the stream below us. (Seriously, he almost did. He says he would have jumped in after it. I would have been in such shock over the whole thing I probably wouldn’t have had a clue what he was doing.)
Then I picked my jaw up out of the water long enough to say something terribly romantic.
“Um, did you ask my dad already?!” Don’t judge me, people, I was seriously shocked out of my very wits. Clearly. But it was pretty important to me that I know the answer to that before I said anything, because if he HADN’T asked my dad… big trouble, buddy.
But he had. He’s good like that.
So THEN I finally said yes.
Obviously.
Because, look! Here I am with kid #2! I sure hope I said yes.
So anyway. Yesterday John’s parents, the boys and I made the little hike up to the waterfall. I hadn’t been there since the day we got engaged.
Yes, you are correct in assuming I fought back a tear or twenty.
It was Troy’s first official hike (which is quite strange, considering the family he was born into… but such it is) and he was pretty thrilled. He had on his little boots and ran in, around, and through the trees. Since I was a little wrapped up (literally! ha!) with Merritt in the sling, Grandpa and Grandma kept busy making sure Troy didn’t run over the edge of the cliff and drop into the stream. I was grateful.
Apparently, hiking is great fun, even if you are told the trip down to the stream is too much of a hike for little people.
I looked around our little spot waaaaaay up here in the mountains and agreed.
It doesn’t get much better than this.










No ma’am, it doesn’t We’re moving back to Oregon, to the mountains, in the fall for medical care.
The list of “things we want to do, see, touch, smell” all revolve around the lakes, mountains and snow.
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beautiful! both the story and the photos! we try to take the boys out for hikes and its SCARY with an active three year old. I’m sure one day he’s just gonna roll over the edge!
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and what a wonderful 5 years it has been, nope, just don’t get better than that.
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Aww, Leadville….such a beautiful place! Wish we were there! We miss you all…
Oh and yeah…it’s a *very* good thing he asked your dad. : )
Love you!!!
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Looks like a wonderful, wonderful day!! Beautiful scenery too! Turns out we’ll be camping in the same area your Mama and Daddy will this next week, we’ll be in Mammoth. :)
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Fun and beautiful pictures! I’d have teared up too!
And happy father’s day to your beloved :)
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That is beautiful Ashleigh!! I liked the story too. :) Ah, Colorado is such a gorgeous place to be (of course, I’m a bit biased..) :D
I’m actually going to be in southern CA (Santa Barbara and Ventura) from the the 26th to July 1st! Too bad you weren’t around so I could come visit you. ;) *grins*
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Ashleigh,I hope that your Hubby is haveing a Grand father’s day.Be blessed all of you.
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What beautiful pictures!! It looks like you are having a wonderful time. :)
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It is beautiful there!
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Beautiful! Happy Fathers Day!
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You are so funny!!!
Ginger~
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Great pictures and what a wonderful memory. I get that way when I visit the battle ground where Bruce proposed to me. Isn’t it funny he proposed at a battle ground? It’s been the same battle ever since. hehehehe…just kidding.
~Kristi
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love the pic of Troy :D looks like you guys are fun
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Such amazing views! My son just returned to FL from South Lake Tahoe. It was his first trip out west and boy, was he blown away!
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Ash…it’s all so beautiful…I love watching it all unfold *sigh*
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it all looks so beautiful. The boys are growing so fast. You look like you are enjoying yourself. That is wonderful. Enjoy reading your blog…even if I don’t comment all the time.
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What a beautiful place. Your pictures are just wonderful!!! Troy looks like he is having a blast on the hike, hes just like his daddy!!
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The pictures are just so stunning. Did you shoot with a Cannon or Nokia? Good reading for everyone and I will definitely recommend your site to my friends,
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