If you're reading this blog you probably already know that Abby and I are engaged! I proposed in May while backpacking in near the Sipsey River in Alabama. I popped the question next to a waterfall near where we camped and it was very romantic if I do say so myself!
For those of you that are interested, the ring is an emerald surrounded by 6 diamonds. The diamonds were an incredibly generous gift from my grandmother, Shirley Fox. I chose the emerald to represent Abby's Irish heritage.
Of course the wedding planning has been in full swing since that time. We have decided on Oglebay park in Wheeling, WV for July 2011. Many other details are yet to be established, but I will update everyone on details as we make decisions.
Beyond the engagement, there have been several other highlights to the summer. A week after the engagement we attended the wedding of one of my psychology classmates, Walter "T" Rueff and his lovely wife Frannie in Memphis, TN. It was a grand affair, with my favorite food being the bloody Mary oyster shooters!
T and Chris at T's wedding reception in Memphis, TN
We have also had the pleasure of being visited by several old friends from Morgantown. Our old friends Amie Benson, Justin Wood, Shannon Mitch, and Patrick Dunlavey have all stopped by for at least a night. The futon is certainly getting plenty of use!
Additionally I had a great trip to Emerald Isle with my family (including grandparents) and Molly's boyfriend, Evan Widney. We had a fabulous house on the beach and I couldn't have asked for better weather. It was a much appreciated break from thesis writing!
Also, I made a trip back to WV to lead an Adventure WV Habitat for Humanity trip. It was a great time and I managed to see many friends in the few days I was free in Morgantown. I also had the chance to check out an incredibly cute vegetarian restaurant in Friendsville, MD, the River Inn. Thanks to Barb Bragg for convincing me to go and thanks to Molly for letting me stay with her in Morgantown.
The week in WV concluded with a Fourth of July holiday at Flat Top Lake. Again, all of the grandparents were in attendance as well as Abby and Evan. It was wonderful to have the whole family together for the fireworks!
Abby celebrating her birthday at Flat Top Lake, WV
Right now Abby and I are back in Oxford. Abby continues to work for the university and I have started tutoring student athletes at her office part time as well as seeing clients at the university's psychological services center. We can only hope that the rest of the summer is as good of time as it has been so far. Cheers!
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