Hello there, readers! While I try to keep this a food, nutrition and wellness related blog, I can’t help but share some exciting news.
On Sunday night when I got home from a long day of work, Funk had a delicious dinner waiting for me (so it is food related after all!). I was so exhausted I told him if he hadn’t cooked, I would have slept right through dinner. It’s a good thing I didn’t because after we ate, my amazing boyfriend of four and a half years PROPOSED!!!!!!! And of course I said the one answer I have known I’d say to him for years: YES!
Fiancée Funk and I spent the night spreading the good news to family and friends, screaming, “We’re engaged!” at the top of our lungs outside to our neighbors, and toasting with champagne. We couldn’t be happier!
Note the hot pink dress I’m wearing in the photos? I don’t usually dress up for dinner in theapartment, but I just bought the dress and was trying it on to show Funk when he got down on one knee! I can’t think of a better way to end an incredible year and start a new one.
People have recently told me they didn’t know “Funk” was actually his last name, and not a nickname I used for the blog. So I guess now is a good time to clarify! When Aaron and I tie the knot, I will officially be Mrs. Funk. Hooray!!!
Now we’re gearing up to spend a long weekend and New Years with friends in New Hampshire and are looking forward to celebrating many great things with them. So, readers, I’ll be back on the blog in 2010 and wish you and yours a very healthy, happy New Year. I look forward to sharing many more posts with you in the years to come!
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