I'm not quite sure how the whole plan got set in motion, but Rusty and I started contacting each other about how and where he could propose to Jenny. Of course, doing it at Baylor was the obvious choice, but since Rusty is an Aggie- I think I had to sell him on that idea ;) It didn't take much to convince him- and the plan was in action.
So over the next couple of weeks- we tried to nail down a concrete plan. I had to figure out a way to get Jenny from Dallas to Waco-without her suspecting anything. After all- she was in prime "I'm going to get engaged soon" mode. I planted the idea early. I was chatting with her on the phone and casually mentioned that she, Kim, Krob and I should all try to meet up for lunch or dinner in Waco. I convinced her that it would be a good halfway meeting point for all of us since she and Krob were in Dallas, I was in Austin and Kim was in Houston. I hoped at the time- that it wasn't too obvious. She told me to keep her updated- so I took that as a good sign.
Sure enough, about a week later, Rusty gave me the go ahead- and said he was going to propose that weekend. He had the ring and he wanted to propose! I think his exact words were "I just want to see the ring on her finger." Then began the massive text message chain between Kim, me and Krob trying to coordinate schedules. I felt like a little kid with this massive secret hanging over my head!!! We finally decided on a Sunday morning. Krob was going to meet us in Waco. Kim was going to drive to Austin on Saturday and we would ride down to Waco Sunday morning. Jenny had no idea.
I gave Jenny the call- and asked if she could meet us for a "girls' brunch" Sunday morning. Here is where her stubborn genes kicked in. She wanted to go, but she wanted Rusty to accompany her, which kind of threw a wrench in our plans. Rusty wanted to surprise her-by showing up in Waco- if he came to the "girls' brunch" he wouldn't be able to do that. He finally gave in- and decided to ride down with Jenny.
He had to change my name to "Larry" in his phone- so Jenny wouldn't have any idea that we were texting about all of this. I had to lie to Jenny so many times, but it was all worth it.
I told Jenny to meet at Cafe Cappuccino Sunday morning. The plan was for Kim and I to beat Jenny to Waco, and tell her that the restaurant was opening later than expected because they were putting together a special Father's Day Brunch. So I made the call- and told her to meet us on campus instead, so we could meet up and go to a different place. Since Rusty wanted to propose on one of the Baylor swings, Kim and I had to figure out how to get Jenny to the swing in front of Pat Neff.
We parked at the bear pit, ran over to Draper, and literally hid ourselves behind the columns. Jenny calls us wondering where we are. I tell her that Kim and I decided to take pics with Judge- silly us- and to come and meet us. So she and Rusty are walking, Kim and I are hiding and trying to contain ourselves- then they get right by the swing. They sit down, Kim and I are still hiding- still trying to contain ourselves. Then, Rusty gets on his knee and Kim and I start taking pics and video. It was so exciting to be a part of. It was a beautiful day and an even better moment. Glad we could be a part of it and even more excited for an exciting new life for the both of you. Congratulations!
Here are some of my favorite pics from the day:
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