It was the best proposal ever. It was more than I could ever have hoped for or imagined. We planned to take a trip to San Antonio for the 4th of July weekend. We were staying downtown at the Hilton on the Riverwalk and it was going to be just an amazing mini-vacation (so I thought.) We got to San Antonio Thursday evening and Brandon had planned for us to go to this amazing restaurant and vineyard in the hill country called The Vineyards. We shared a very romantic meal with great food, wine and conversation. We talked about our life and how much we meant to each other. The restaurant part is back in this glassed-in sun room and you could see the sun setting over the hills and across the vineyard. We were the last reservation that night so by the time we were finished with our meal the place was almost empty. There were candles lit everywhere and soft music playing in the background. I thought to myself, this would be the perfect place to get engaged. I wasn't getting my hopes up though. The waiter came by and asked if we wanted dessert, and of course we did. He then came back a little bit later and said that the wait staff had prepared our dessert for us outside in the vineyard. I asked Brandon if he knew about any of this and he said it must have been because it was our first time there. Lie!!!! We were then escorted down the stairs and outside into the vineyard are. The walkway was more like an atrium covered with vines that were exposed to view the night sky. It was also covered with tiny white Christmas lights. It was all so magical and special. At the end of the walkway was a white table with lit candles and our chocolate covered strawberries and creme brulé. The waiter said to take our time and he left. It was just Brandon and I out there by ourselves surrounded by this romantic set up. My heart started beating really fast. Brandon said, "Jennifer I love you, I just want you to know you make me a better man and I can't imagine spending my life without you." He then proceeded to get down on one knee and said "Jennifer Elise Holmes will you marry me?" I was shocked and said "really?" and hugged him with tears in my eyes and said "Yes!" Then I saw the ring so I screamed. It was the best moment ever. I was so thrilled and surprised. We just laughed and hugged and kissed and I was shaking and couldn't stop smiling. The waiter came back and took pictures of us. I immediately called my mom and she had already known it was coming. Brandon had gone to both my mom and my dad to ask permission to marry me and that meant so much to me. I then called my brother who didn't believe me but was so happy for me. I called my dad and he was trilled as well. For the rest of the weekend I was the happiest girl on earth and I couldn't stop looking at my ring. We are very excited about our Spring wedding and can't wait to start this new adventure in our lives.