Who proposes after a half marathon? Apparently, this guy. Elena was coming back from an East Coast work trip, and I picked her up in San Francisco on Friday night. On Saturday, we headed to Livermore to the Outlets, Sushi (where I schemed the proposal with the help of a couple friends) and finally to our awesome bed & breakfast. We woke up Sunday Morning (day of the race,) and of course it was pouring rain! We get to the starting line and the skies parted for decent running weather. I wish i had something great to share about the run, but the best part was truly when it was over. We get back to the bed and breakfast and celebrate with the post race hot tub. Elena and I share a charcuterie board, a bottle of wine, and catch a second wind. We get ready in the room for a wine tasting reservation. As I'm ironing my clothes, she asks the inevitable loaded question "which outfit should i wear?" Needless to say, I'm reciting what i'm planning to say in my head. I quickly suggest the sweater because it was overcast. We get to McGrails with Stew & Marlica. I know nothing about this winery...I'm just hoping for a picturesque place to propose. We order our flights, and ask about walking the property. As we step outside, the bocce ball court is flooded and I'm dubious. Lo and behold, we turn the corner and you can't make this up.... Cheers!