Okay, time for the details!! I'm still floating on Cloud 9 thinking about the fact that I'M ENGAGED!!!!!!! It's been a whirlwind 48 hours of pure bliss.
So, the morning of the engagement, it was a gorgeous, crisp Saturday - no rain clouds in sight, but a touch of wind. He and I went to my favorite French bakery for a late breakfast and picked up some croissants to take later for a picnic at the park. We drove to Carkeek Park (for those of you who aren't familiar - this is a beautiful park in North Seattle that has a little bit of everything, wooded trails through the forest, beach access to Puget Sound, and stunning bluffs that overlook the mountains all in one).
First we took a stroll down to the beach, but the windy was blowing so crazy, I felt like we were going to blow away. (I later found out, he had wanted to propose on the beach, but the wind had kind of "blown" that plan - haha, pun intended).
So we continued back up through the picturesque trails, chatting and walking hand in hand with our coffees. We walked up this steep trail to a beautiful clearing that overlooked the sea, the mountains - and it was in a protected nook so we were sheltered from the blustery wind. We sat down on one of the picnic benches and ate our croissants and talked, and just as we were about to leave, he stopped and said, "Before we go, I need to ask you a question." Now he says my eyes went WIDE and I froze, as he got down on one knee and told me all these wonderful lovey-dovey things and then popped the big question, "Will you marry me?"
Of course I said yes, and he took my glove off and put the gorgeous ring on my finger. It was so exciting and overwhelming, I started smiling and don't think I've stopped since. I surprisingly didn't cry, but I think I was just so stunned and excited I didn't even think of it! We hugged and kissed and hugged some more, and then ran to the warm car to call everyone.
The best part was after we shared our big news, we came back to our house where he had flowers and champagne waiting, and we just got to kick back and enjoy our new status as "engaged fiances," for a few hours all to ourselves. Later, we went out to a romantic dinner at one of our favorite restaurants and then met up with friends to celebrate at another friend's birthday party.
It truly was the best day, and I'm so excited for what lies ahead!! Thanks for all the kind wishes and excited reactions - we am so lucky in love and couldn't be happier!!
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32 comments
Awwww I LOVE it!!! Great job Bobby! All our love to you two!
Congrats! How super exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it!
What a wonderful day and story!! Soo happy for you!
i completely agree, that would be the best day ever! how romantic!!
congrats to you both!!
xx
callie
This is so cute - he thought of everything!! I'm so happy for you. It all sounds so romantic and perfect!
Oh what a sweet story! Congratulations and just bask in the happiness!
He did a good job in proposing because you are so happy!:-D
Congrats!!! So happy for the both of you!!
what a sweet story!! i'm soooooo happy and excited for you!! xoxoxox
It sounds like it was absolutely perfect. Congratulations!
So exciting!!! So very happy for you! xo
OH HOW WONDERFUL! Congratulations, that is FANTASTIC!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Congratulations!!
I am so happy for you!
So romantic! Very happy for you :)
Such a romantic, beautiful way to do it! Congratulations again :)
What a great story! He really put a lot of thought into the day. How sweet!
I have been following your blog for a few weeks now, congratulations on your engagement it all sound so lovely! :)
What a sweet story! :)
Awww, beautiful story, I am so happy to you too, wishing you a blessed life together!!!
So sweet. Great job fiancee!
Congratulations!!! What a great story. You sounds so happy!
Congratulations! How exciting!!
*I love that he had flowers and champagne waiting for you at home. Enjoy this time!
How sweet!! Congrats again :)
Congratulations!!! What a lovely engagement....and many more lovely memories to come, I'm sure.
Congrats! What a great story!
P.S. I love both Besalu and Carkeek!
Aaah! Congratulations!!
congratulations!!! i'm still waiting...
really romantic... i was near to crying... wow congrats... to you
oh my goodness I am so happy for you!!! that is so exciting, and the proposal sounds so sweet! I love that he had to take off your glove to put on the ring! :) congrats!
Congratulations from a Japanese fan of your blog. It is such a wonderful story. The way he made the proposal sounds so romantic.
beautiful!!!
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Congratulations!
congratulations Michelle!! sorry I'm a little late on the news, but I'm so happy for you! can't wait to see all your plans unfold. :)
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