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Best Proposal Ever In The History Of Baseball

If you want to hear about the BEST proposal ever…..in the history of baseball, then you must read this blog! What a night, and what a loving thought out event!!! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world, and wanted to share it with you!

So my fiancé’ used to be a pro baseball player. He played for the Cincinnati Reds. I love that about him, and that he’s also an amazing golfer, great at tennis, and pretty much everything he sets out to do. But of course, he’s just GOOD. He’s thoughtful, kind, compassionate, a family man, humble, sincere, honest, and spiritual. I met him through his daughter who saw me on my local TV morning show, Good Things Utah.

Our connection was pretty much instant. There were three dates in a row because we didn’t want it to end. We had sort of a long-distance relationship, which we made work, but at the same time it was very hard because we wanted to be together……….like always!

It wasn’t long before we knew we wanted to be married. I felt SO SAFE with him. I knew he would always be faithful and honor our relationship and marriage. He is so calm and laid back….like he would wait for hours at the mall while I shopped and not be agitated with me. And, he makes and will make the BEST Instagram boyfriend/husband!

So our marriage to each other was a given, but there were some things that needed to happen first, BEFORE our own wedding could happen. We had planned for fall some time, but then an opportunity arose, (I’ll tell you about that later because it’s ABSOLULUTELY FABULOUS) and we would have to be married earlier. So…..the date was set, but no proposal.

I would be patient, and was patient (well it depends on who you’re talking to) as I waited for that special day. I had told him a long time ago, that I didn’t want to know when, and I definitely wanted it to be a surprise. So WAIT is what I did. I thought maybe in Hawaii for my birthday (March) or maybe when we went to Carmel? Or maybe it would be when we went to Lake Tahoe? We were getting closer and closer to when we had chosen to get married and I needed to PLAN!

Last Thursday, the 25th of July we were set to go to the Salt Lake Bees baseball game. I was so excited to finally go to a baseball event with him! We HAD to get there really early so he could watch all the pre-game stuff. And he HAD to go buy a new shirt, and he wanted ME TO WEAR my white pants, a bright colored shirt, and a scarf as a belt. This look was one of his favorites of mine! Oh and one more thing….NO HEELS! We were going to a BASEBALL game after all. Hmmmm, these were all strange requests! To be so specific was just odd. But….I had NO IDEA of anything goin down!

Right before the game I told him that I wasn’t comfortable in white pants and flats! I always prefer heels with white pants because of my height! He suddenly became worried about me and said, “I just want you to be comfortable and feel good about what you’re wearing!” I told him it was fine, I didn’t have time to change. I was dressed in my CHICOS style and sneakers…..and of course with my STATEMENT earrings!

We got to the game early, sat in our seats, and waited and watched them spray down the field. We had amazing seats, right down in front. This lady walked down to us and asked if we would be interested in throwing out the first pitch! I was SO EXCITED because my boyfriend was the PITCHER for the Reds, and he would be AWESOME! I have wanted to watch him play since I knew him. But the lady said, “We really wanted a girl to do it.” I was nervous but got all kinds of encouragement from him!!

The announcer explained to me how everything would happen, asked me some questions, and then it was time. I walked out to the pitcher’s mound with my baseball (I still have it and it will always be a special memento) bent over and gave the catcher a big nod of my head, NO. Then I looked over at my boyfriend for approval, and then nodded NO again. My boyfriend actually told me to do this…..this is what pitcher’s do he said! The catcher LOVED this! I then wound up and threw my pitch! Whew….I was done!

I walked over and the announcer grabbed me and started talking to me in the microphone. I started to then feel out of my body weird. I couldn’t figure out why he was asking me questions! Then he said, “We have another surprise for you, turn around and look at the Jumbotron!” I was so confused, turned around and saw SHAUNA ROBERTSON, WILL YOU MARRY ME? What??? I turned around to see him on one knee with a white box in his hands. He said, “SHAUNA RAE ROBERTSON, WILL YOU MAKE ME THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD…..WILL YOU MARRY ME?” Oh my heavens! The moment had arrived that I had “patiently” been waiting for!

I was BEYOND stunned, happy, excited, dazed, and so elated! I couldn’t believe that he could pull off such an amazing surprise. And then the RING…..it’s GORGEOUS!!!!! It’s simply PERFECT! As we walked away, he said to me, “There is one more thing I need to tell you…..your whole family is here in the stands!” I said, “Even my dad?” And he said YES! My dad is very sick right now and so just that, was priceless! My sweet mom had arranged through hospice to get a wheelchair for him to come in! I was really in tears then!!!!!!!!!!!! I looked up and they were all waving to me!

My kids (except my youngest son who was out of town) and grandkids, my siblings, my bestie and her husband, his kids, his grandkids, his sister, niece and nephew and their families, were all there to celebrate with us! I just couldn’t believe it! It was so MAGICAL. And then while we were out on the field my littles came down to the fence to yell, “GRANDMA!” They were all so cute in loving on me!! I was beyond HAPPY AND THRILLED AND……well, this was a MOMENT TO REMEMBER FOREVER!

We left the field and went and celebrated with our family in the stands with lots of hugs and kisses and treats……I even had to eat a hotdog!!!! You see my FIANCE’ said you absolutely DON’T go to baseball games and NOT eat a hotdog!!!! So….a hotdog it was, with LOTS of catsup and mustard!!!!

I’m still reeling with excitement over my future with this WONDERFUL MAN! For sure it was THE BEST PROPOSAL EVER! What a guy!!! You see, I couldn’t have hand selected ANYONE better than HE IS! Seriously he’s EVERYTHING I have ever dreamed of! I’m so lucky and so blessed and absolutely owe EVERYTHING to my God above.

You can see the whole thing right here!

Shauna XO

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Nikki Sim and Emily who helped Lorin arrange this amazing proposal!!!! THANK YOU! Also to Bo Way who was my catcher!

51 thoughts on “Best Proposal Ever In The History Of Baseball”

  1. Aw that’s amazing! Sounds like you have a very special man Shauna! Many congratulations to you both! ?❤?

      1. I am in tears reading this..I am sooo happy for you!!! I wish you all the happiness in you forever years together!!! God bless you both!! Mary

  2. Congratulations Shauna! I loved seeing this and truly happy for both of you, a match made in Heaven. I follow you every day and you are my hero. Giving me inspiration and smiles. Keep up the good work and look forward to your future marriage and stories xx

    1. Shelley it truly was SO PERFECT….I never could have imagined this only 9 months ago! THANK YOU! XOXO

    1. Linda YOU said it RIGHT…..he is a KEEPER! I’m so blessed!!! Thank you! XOXO

  5. Oh I’m so happy for you, you have your fairytale…… it is the greatest feeling ever to be so in love and feel so loved. Congrats !!!

    1. Darla….it IS such a WONDERFUL feeling! I’m definitely living a FAIRYTALE! I’m the luckiest girl ever! Thank you! XOXO

  6. This whole thing made me cry. So beautiful! I am so happy for your happiness! Biggest congratulations!???? ❤️

    1. Annie THANK YOU so very much dear friend! Your congrats means the world to me! XOXO

  7. It was such a fun night – and now I am crying as I am watching this. You are amazing, Lorin is amazing (especially letting so many be part of this very special part of your life) and I know you will have an amazing life together. Your dad and I couldn’t be happier for you. Love you both so much, Mom xoxoxoxoxo

    1. MOM….it was such an AMAZING NIGHT! After Lorin proposed and then said, “There’s one more thing I need to tell you…..your whole family is here!” That meant so much to me to know you were all there with me! You are the BEST mom ever…..I LOVE you and dad SO MUCH! XOXO

  8. Shauna,
    Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and Lorin. You deserve every happiness and joy that life can provide. He looks like he treats you so well. Will you be living in St. George? I see a lot of your pictures are taken there. Scott and I moved here a year and a half ago.
    Much love and happiness to you.
    Love,
    Lauretta

    1. Lauretta it’s SO NICE to hear from you and THANK YOU SWEET FRIEND! I am so blessed by this man! I will be living down in SG and can’t wait to stop by and get my car washed!!!!! Such a #ladyboss XOXO

  9. Ohhhhhhhh, Pixie Fashionista!!!!!

    Our prayers for you have been answered in the BEST way possible! I, along with
    everyone who reads your blog, wish you and your Darling every happiness there is
    in this life and beyond!

    Love, love, love to you guys, FOREVER,

    Annie

    1. Annie….my heavens, such a LOVELY thing to say! THANK YOU so very much for all your LOVE and SUPPORT! I’m so blessed by all of you! XO

  11. Congratulations! What a wonderful proposal… and an amazing man! I wish you both happiness and joy!

    1. Hi Annalisa….he truly is the most AMAZING man and I’m one lucky girl! Thank you SO MUCH for your LOVE! XOXO

    1. Ann…yes it is. And to think not too long ago, I didn’t know if I could live one more day! GOD IS GOOD! XOXO

  13. Congratulation!! Everyone deserves happy!! I can’t wait to see about your life together!!

  14. This made me cry!!!! You are so blessed! I am so, so, so happy for you! Thank you for sharing!

    1. Ahhhh Heather….thank you sweets! It’s been so fun getting to know you! Your LOVE means everything to me! XO

  16. Congratulations! My step-daughter’s name is Shaunna, and my grandson’s name is Lorin. Must be a good sign !

  17. What a sweet story.!!! Thank YOU so much for sharing….especially for those of us that are 50 plus and hopeful that GOD will send someone into our lives….HIS WILL! Prayers for you…please say a prayer for me. ❤️

    1. Cindy…..actually I DO prayer for all those who come in to my life that need HIS help! You are on my list girlfriend! XOXO

  18. I am so happy for you both,,,,,may your life be filled with love and devotion.

  19. Shauna- I’m so so so happy for you! After everything you’ve been through- I love this happy beginning!!! You are amazing and deserve the BEST!

  20. Your story is beautiful! Who knew 10+ years ago that you would have this amazing life now! It looked amazing even then. Thanks for sharing this so openly! Things aren’t always as they seem. Your story has put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces and has warmed the hearts of those of us who didn’t know there were such good men out there. It won’t be everyone’s story, but the fact that it is yours is perfect! ?

    1. My sweetest Sheryl! Wow! What a BEAUTIFUL comment! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Things are NEVER as they seem! You were always there to inspire me even when I was supposed to be the one inspiring you! I LOVE you sweet FRIEND! XOXOXO

  21. Congratulations! Your story made me cry–tears of joy! God’s blessings to you both 🙂

  22. I cannot wait to hear about your wedding, your DRESS! ??‍♀️ Congratulations!!! ???

    1. Cindy….you are SWEET! THANK YOU! I will keep you all posted….but it will be very simple! XO

  23. The biggest and best of congratulations to you, Shauna!! May you both “Grow” in your love and commitment to each other throughout the coming years!

  24. Wishing you a future together that’s just as beautiful as you are! Thank you for sharing your most precious moment with your followers.

    1. Lisa….YES absolutely! You have all been my support system….MY TRIBE…….throughout my journey here on CHIC OVER 50!!!! XOXO

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