we took a long weekend trip up to his family cabin in mendocino, and on friday night over a bottle of wine and in front of a blazing fire, he proposed. it was quiet, and perfect and i cried like a baby!! we're officially telling the families tomorrow for thanksgiving! congrats to all you other lovely brides-to-be who share our special day!
Re: raise your hand if you got engaged on 11.11.11!
FI was planning to ask on the Friday, but a friend kind of completely ruined his plans, so he didn't end up getting the chance until Sunday. Ah well.
Life is good today.
That day happened to be just before our birthdays (his is 11/13, mine is 11/15) and we were trading presents when I went up to visit. I got him a Toy Story lunch box and a copy of "The King's Speech"...he got me a Kindle and, at the bottom, was a ring box. He'd never gotten me jewelry before, so I thought it would maybe be earrings (because a Kindle is already way cool--I remember thinking,"I am the worst gift giver EVER!"). I was wrong.
Congratulations to you and enjoy your planning!