And the winners are.....

As you have seen on Facebook and through other posts, Luke and I were chosen through the Standard Examiner, along with 3 other couples, to compete in their Almost Newlywed Game in Ogden. Last night we arrived at 5:45 and checked in the MC. He gave us our posters and markers then asked us to choose what amount of points we think we can get, in case of a tie. We chose 75 points.

Before the game started, the MC asked for four grooms. Luke and 3 other boys were chosen to get on stage and dance. Luke was shaking his booty and doing his thannng and we were all screaming for him, but he got second.

Then, the game began. We were introduced, then the girls were taken back into this room down the hall. The boys were asked 4 questions that they wrote down on their posters and then we all came back and had to answer out loud.

Round One: (5 points each)

How much does your fiance spend on a haircut?

Luke: $50.00

Kylee: $25.00

Is your fiance's car front wheel, rear wheel, or all wheel drive?

Luke: Front

Kylee: Front

Which one of your fiance's friends do you find the most attractive?

Luke: Nathan

Kylee: Nathan

After round one, there were 3 teams at 15 points and one team at 10. Then, it was the girl's turn. They boys left and the girls were asked 5 questions to write down.

Round Two: (10 points each)

What article of clothing of your fiances would you light on fire?

Kylee: Striped Sweatshirt

Luke: My old striped sweatshirt

What's your fiance's dream car?

Kylee: Lambo

Luke: Lamborghini

What habit of your fiance's drives you crazy?

Kylee: When he says, "You know that I...."

Luke: When I fall asleep...

What is the first gift you gave your fiance?

Kylee: Washington T-shirt

Luke: Washington shirt

Final Question: (25 points)

How many shoes does your fiance own?

Kylee: Infinity

Luke: Too many to count...infinite.

There was some controversy over the final question. But I did ask the MC if I could say infinite because I could never count... and he said yes. So when the judges said no, the MC backed us up.

At this point, all four teams had 70 points. So it came down to our guesses in the beginning.

Team 1: (US) 75

Team 2: 45

Team 3: 50

Team 4: 60

Team 2 and Team 3 were dismissed, and it was us and Team 4. Me and the other girl went in the back room and the boys were asked three questions. It was sudden death. So if one team got it right and the other got it wrong then the one that got it wrong immediately lost.

Final Round:

What animal does your mother-in-law remind you of?

Luke: Parrot

Kylee: Parrot

Other guy: Frog

Other girl: Cat

WE WON! I couldn't believe it!

Prize:

100 dollar gift card to Walmart. Diamond Earrings and a Kenneth Cole watch from Richard's Mfg. Jewelers. A certificate for a free eyebrow wax. To Italian Ice something drinks. A free photo session at Inkley's and a free 11x14. A food processor from Costco. And LOTS of Sees Chocolate.

Almost Newlywed Game

A few months ago, Luke's mom gave me a newspaper article that had directions to enter a competition. It asked to explain our engagement story in less than 500 words and it was to be judged on romance, creativity & humor. Well, I put it off for months, then finally the night it was due I quickly wrote out our story and mailed it off. A few days ago I was at work and got a call that my submission of our story had won! It will be printed in the paper in Ogden this Sunday and our picture will also show up in Tuesday. We are now selected to be in the Almost Newlywed Game next Friday at the Union Station in Ogden. It is such a surprise because the article was written last second and I didn't expect anything.

"For weeks we had been planning to go to the big Halloween festival at Luke’s siblings Elementary school with his entire family. Before the carnival, Luke and I set the table with everyone’s pumpkin and carving tools so we could get right down to business when we got back. Last minute, Luke had a meeting with his insurance agent (which seemed realistic with all his recent medical bills) so his grandma and I rode separately to meet all the kids. After the carnival, we went back to grandma’s to carve pumpkins. We all started in on our pumpkins. I tried to cut the top off, but I was moving too slow, so Luke had to help. After I opened the pumpkin, I started digging the goo out, handful by handful. I wasn’t paying attention to the pumpkin, or the cameras, or everyone staring at me. I was just laughing and playing with Luke’s little brother. That was until I felt something that didn’t feel like pumpkin insides. I looked down and saw a bag in my hand. I instantly dropped it. My heart skipped a thousand beats, my stomach dropped, my face turned red and my hands started shaking violently as I reached down to see what was in the bag. As I unwrapped my diamond in a small green cloth, Luke knelt down behind me and said, “Kylee Ann Falter: Will you marry me?” I turned around and said, “Yes.”I put out my hand covered in orange goo to get my beautiful ring, but he wouldn’t put it on until I washed my hands. I’ve never washed my hands so fast in my life. I threw the ring that was holding it’s place on my finger across the room and ran to the kitchen sink and ran even faster back. I will never forget that bumpy $3.00 pumpkin from Walmart that changed my life that crisp October night. It was a moment that will never be forgotten."