*Tawya Jamas*

The first weekend in August is one that landon and i will not soon forget. (at least i hope it is one that we won't ever forget) as usual we were super anxious and excited to see each other, knowing that each passing week really just meant that we were that much closer to me finally moving back to Twin. We met in pocatello, and headed to Shelley idaho. the weekend was full of family reunions and crazy trips to the zoo. On saturday we headed up to Ashton to meet up with my family at the beautiful cabin. saturday came and went and all was normal. when landon didn't propose on my birthday i thought that maybe he was waiting until i moved back up to twin. on sunday evening when a night hike was suggested i didn't think anything of it, and besides landon was acting completely normal and not nervous at all.

we started out on our "hike" and i was super nervous and scared that some bear was going to come and attack us. so i was obviously pre-occupied. after walking a ways landon suggested we stop and look at the stars. this is something we have always done together, and most of our deepest and most special conversations have occured under the stars. the stars were incredible that night, no polution, no lights just the stars and it felt heavenly.

Landon and i started talking- he had me read a story, our story and then proceeded to give me a really special gift from Peru. in the end, he said...well Em i guess there's just one more question. "Emily will you marry me!?" I of course screamed the answer YES! and then with only the light from Landon's head lamp i saw the most gorgeous ring. He picked it out all by himself which i think is so special :)

When i said yes, i felt the most peacefull blanket of confidence and assurity wash over me. and i knew that we were doing the right thing. The next couple months will be crazy, and this next new adventure even crazier. I look forward to every minute of it.

I love you landon.
Tawya Jamas

Em