Saturday!!!

Hal called us two weeks ago,

Operation "Hoary Marmot" was hatched.

(Every good secret planning has to have a code word.

Hoary Marmot is a ground hog type

animal found out west...don't ask)

We said we'd love to be a part of it all...

the engagement extravaganza!

The concept was a treasure hunt and adventure.

The leading arrow to sandbox when Em

stepped out of the car...

(which she thought was a Van signal to direct

parking at the cabin!

Dang it, but she saw the bottle.)

A little note in a bottle to start the treasure hunt

(all the details are Hal's idea,

we were the worker ants)

Another arrow towards the cabin.
A rose and treasure map were at

the base of the tree.
Hal labeled all the parts inside the cabin
with creative & adventurous titles-
fireplace was the "cave of fire",
futons were the "Isles of the sleeping bears"
(Shout out to snoring Travis)
We put down a yellow dotted line
that matched the one on the treasure map.
Through the cabin towards the doors
with the curtains drawn.
As you went through the curtain,
you could see the spot.
All details were fabulous-
rose pedals, roses in vase,
heart confetti, red ribbon "X",
pirate's treasure chest.
Lake Martin, the deck, beautiful weather helped too.
Inside the chest was a black velvet ring box with another note...

Emily said yes before she saw the ring.
He designed it...very nice.
Hal still had it in his pocket!
Hal and Emily later in the day at "Aquapalooza"
(I inspired this pose-made them do it)
Welcome to the Kennedy Clan Emily!!
We love you!
Way to go Hal!
I can't wait to eat wedding cake!
I mean...happy ever after too!