A man plans a surprise birthday and marriage proposal for his girlfriend, Catherine. He wakes up early, hides the engagement ring, and prepares a surprise birthday setup with chocolates, balloons, and a video crew. He then blindfolds Catherine and takes her skydiving, which is her dream activity. After the jump, he takes her to a beautiful outdoor location where he has set up a romantic scene with a mirror, flowers, and a photographer. He then proposes to Catherine, promising to be the best husband and father, and presents her with a custom-made engagement ring. Catherine is overwhelmed with emotion and says yes.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker woke up someone named Austin to catch a flight.
2. Austin was asleep with a ring on, indicating he had been with his girlfriend.
3. The speaker flew to New York and bought his girlfriend's dream wedding ring.
4. The speaker's girlfriend, Catherine, is asleep at 4 a.m.
5. Today is Catherine's birthday and the speaker plans to surprise her.
6. The speaker has set up a surprise with chocolates, balloons, and a big box.
7. The speaker and Catherine are going skydiving, which is one of her dreams.
8. The speaker is afraid of heights but is willing to do it for Catherine.
9. The couple has a daughter who will be present at the skydiving location.
10. The speaker plans to propose to Catherine after the skydiving jump.
11. Catherine is blindfolded and doesn't know what's happening.
12. The speaker and Catherine go skydiving together.
13. After the jump, they take pictures and the speaker gives his daughter a ring.
14. The speaker promises to be a good father and husband.
15. The speaker proposes to Catherine and asks her to marry him.
16. Catherine says yes and they get engaged.