HI
I wanted to say Thank You for all your warm and encouraging congratulations via our blog and the now famous myspace! What would we have done without this marvelous technology? Even though its wonderful here in cyber space, its not the same as seeing you all in person and I wanted you to know we miss sharing our excitement with you!
At the moment I have the house to myself; Dustin is at futbol practice and Kyle’s out on our friend’s Catamaran for the day! Kyle’s hoping to land a job on the boat for the next few months so he can extend his trip! I had a few massages this morning and then we ate lunch at the local “soda” and with a full tummy, I think its time for a siesta! Pura Vida
Love you

The Space Needle

Last time Dustin and I were in Seattle, I took him up to the Space Needle for his first time! The weather was perfect and you could see for miles. We ate lunch for a full two hours to ensure we made it all the way around at least two times. After lunch we hung out on the observation deck to take pictures and play “I spy” with the various landmarks I’m familiar with throughout the city:)

Atlanta

For everyone that does or doesn't know, my dear friend Jenni and Steve have moved to Atlanta, giving Dustin and I the perfect layover destination during our travels to and from Costa Rica! Last time we were all together we spent the day playing Marco Polo in the their pool, complete with a turkey sandwich picnic!

Its True!

Yes, he finally asked the big question and it was perfect!
Last night Dustin and I went to Playa Flamingo to watch the sunset and catch a few waves. After about a half hour he asked if I wanted to take a walk...clue number one, he is seldom willing to walk the beach with me. We wandered down the beach towards a futbol game and picked a spot on a log to watch the final minutes of the sunset. It was beautiful as always, but the bugs were driving us both crazy so I jumped up to my feet and began to walk towards the water. After a couple of steps I turned to him and he was kneeling on one knee with ring in hand asking if I would spend the rest of my life with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so completely shocked and overwhelmed that it took about 10 seconds to say, YES.

It's Official

We did it!!! We are engaged!!! I proposed yesterday during a beautiful sunset on Playa Flamingo. We proptly went back to our apartments so that Kim could show off her ring and tell everyone she knows. As you can see everyone wanted to celebrate, and celebrate we did. More detailes to come.....

Sugar Beach

Dustin and his bro, Kyle, are finally back and I couldn't be happier. I waited for along time for them to finally get here:) Including three days in the Seattle airport and a sleep over in Atlanta with Jenni!
Our first night home was spent at the beach in Flamingo...waves, rain and beach futbol! Kyle's first two days were a special treat because I had to work at the nice hotel, Sugar Beach, which means Dustin and Kyle spent their days boogie boarding, swimming and eating gourmet food! The weekend was a hit and ended with a huge evening thunder storm, striking lightning into the ocean and sending thunder bouncing through the mountains, Fabulous!

Home Sweet Home

After my promises of constant communication, I take off to the US and Mexico without a word, I'm sorry, but the good news is that I'm back home in CR and I couldn't be happier; actually I would be happier if Dustin was here....He's coming in on Thursday with his little bro, Kyle! We're going to have a great time! But first I'll tell you all about my trip back. Dustin and I went to Seattle for Kyle's graduation from High school, it was a blast and full of flash backs (white corvette, beach balloons, and a little bit of alcohol :) Most of the time I spent in Seattle was visiting with family and eating tons of food, although I didn't have enough time to see everyone as much as I would have liked. For the weekend I went to Portland to visit Shanna Banana! She was a trooper, supporting me through two days of straight shopping! I had the best time riding our bikes around the city, its truly a gift to have such wonderful person as my friend, Thanks Banana!
After a week in Seattle I headed down to my dad's in Mexico. At first it was a bit challenging to be surrounded by the new life he's created (girlfriend, house, new dogs and habits) but as the days passed he warmed my heart with his happiness and kindness. He's having a wonderful time with Juanita and she's really good for him...she's always smiling and laughing. My time down there was full of fishing, golfing and laying by the pool, I couldn't ask for anything more!
Now I'm home in CR, sitting at the Happy Snapper catching up with friends and watching futbol. I haven't stopped smiling from hear to hear since I got home.