I thought I'd regale you with the story of how I was proposed to.
When Tod proposed, it was the sweetest thing. I was 5 months pregnant, and we'd already decided that marriage (to each other) was for us.Tod's middle daughter was headed to Costa Rica for a semester, and we decided to take a weekend and head over to Spokane. While there, we visited the fam, played at a water park, and just had an all around relaxing time. We also put together a surprise "goodbye/have fun" party at a brother's house for her. Everyone went out to dinner @ a mongolian grill, and then separated for an hour to regroup separately. Back together, hugs are exchanged, a few tears, and mostly we settle down with our various libations ( I had lemonade) and a game of dominoes. Tod breaks out his ipod,and the next thing I know, he's singing Sinatra in front of his entire family!
The best is yet to come. One of my favorites.
OK, I'll be honest, I had NO IDEA what he was doing. He's an amazing speaker, and he's comfortable being the center of attention. I thought maybe he was going to toast Whitney and her future adventures in Costa Rica. By the time, I realized he was singing TO ME, Erica had already snapped a dozen pictures, and suddenly "I" was the center of attention. But, I thought, it's seriously the sweetest thing ever, so I was ok with it. THe song finishes, and he breaks out the absolutely MOST BEAUTIFUL RING I"VE EVER SEEN!!Ok, I did not see that one coming! I have no clue when he found the time to go ring shopping, or how long he saved up. But, no kidding, it was stunning. I felt kinda dumb, because, even though I'd figured out that it was a proposal, I didn't see the ring coming.
Best. Night. Of my life.
Of course I said yes.
Of course I cried.
So did he. :o)
***All photo's were taken by Erica Anne photography One of the Northwest's premier bridal and family photographers. You can link up with her here:
http://www.ericaannphotography.com/ ***
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