I'm such a spaz sometimes. Remember I once told you guys the new camera will play a part in the proposal? It sure did, just not in the way I expected!

I was taking photos of the ring that morning before I met up with her for breakfast. I had the ring box in the same pouch where I kept the camera. As I took out the camera to take a photo, the ring box fell out and dropped to the floor. Momentarily stunned, I scooped it up and put it away as quickly as I could. But she had seen it and judging by the loopy grin I had on my face she knew what it was. So there went my surprise!

"I'm such a klutz!" I moaned.
She laughed, gave me a hug and a kiss and told me "That's why I love you. You're so cute!"

"Just let me do this proposal the proper way okay? It's my first time." I asked.

"Ok." she laughed.

For the next few weeks, we'd be laughing about the incident and she'd tease me about the 'surprise' proposal that got out of the bag, literally.

Last Tuesday afternoon, we were at the Botanic Gardens taking photos and just relaxing under a big tree, reading some books.  After rigging the camera, I waited for the moment and sprang the proposal on her. She broke ino tears, hugged me and said "YES!".

I thought I had it all on camera and told her about it. As we watched the playback, just seconds from the moment of proposal, the playback stopped. It had reached it's time/memory limit. (Cue my anguish, and more laughter from her!)

There. It's official. I'm a SPAZ.   But she said "YES!"    

Attached are 2 hand shots. It certainly has been a funny ride!

 


 


 

  

 

Excellent! I'm so glad for you! And the ring looks great on her hand.

It's a shame for the filming, but then again you both have your memories, and nothing can take that away.

And there you go!  A special proposal and unique memories that you can laugh about for the rest of your lives!  Thank you for sharing with us, DH.   

Congratulations!  It looks fantastic on her hand!  Very elegant. 

I have been wondering when this was all going to take place!  I am so happy for you guys.  I knew she would love it!!!!!   I have never heard of a proposal going perfectly, so this was perfect in its own way.

Thank you all! I couldn't have done it without you guys! I badly wanted to give her a memorable proposal and somehow I got it! Come to think of it, it is a funny and original story we could tell our kids down the road. I'm normally a cool collected guy but whenever she's near me I become a total klutz!  

It looks absolutely perfect on her hand. That ring was MADE for her!

Congratulations, I'm delighted for you both.

Jen

DH,

It is always a great feeling when realize you hit a home run--nice job!! It looks beautiful on her hand.

Congratulations to you and best wishes to your fiance. Enjoy the journey together...and above all else, keep laughing.

Best,
djm

Congratulations!  I'm so happy for the two of you, and the proposal sounds lovely.  The best things in life don't happen the way you expect them to.  I'm thrilled that she loved the ring (even though I had zero doubt in my mind that she would).  It looks stunning on her hand.

I hope you two are floating on air right now!

Congratulations!

Annie

I'm with DH's fiance.  So relax, DH, you have no idea the brownie points you're picking up just by being you.

I have an Xtreme NERD and he can be a real spaz.  He tries to be all cool like DJM, but it doesn't always work; and he's so cute when he spazzes out.  Kind of like a cat that falls off the sofa.   It's just absorbable and flat irresistable  IMO.

DH- thank you so very much for sharing this touching story.
I have a lot of faith in your marriage- just based on how you guys have handled so many things so far.
Remember what djm said, because laughter is an essential element in a happy marriage.

On a personal note, you've once again reminded me why we do what we do, in a poignant style.
THANK YOU for that!!!

Speaking of that, Tom half opened the box upside down (over a rocky beach...) before catching himself and turning it around, lol.




 

Quote from Annie:

I was going to say something about this... but, I refrained (didn't want to spoil the sentiment moment and all). However, I see you couldn't resist, Annie. 

  Sorry, obviously, I meant to write "SENTIMENTAL moment" in my post above. Geesh, good thing I'm not a writer...