I'm engaged!
We went to the German Christmas market last night and he took me to the huge Christmas tree and gave me a gift bag - inside was a stuffed "engagement" turtle (we had joked about this a few months ago). He said he wanted to get a "bedazzling" kit for it, but couldn't find one and hoped that "this" would make up for it. . . then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him!! Eeeep! I'm still in shock.
Here are some pics to prove it happened
ring
it is a sapphire surrounded by diamonds set in 18k white gold

us right after . . . note the stupid look on my face.

I'm so stinkin' happy! Thanks for keeping me sane over the last few months, ladies

I'm really looking forward to stealing your ideas for planning and hanging out with you as an engaged woman!
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You're ring is so pretty! Congrats again sweetie.
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[QUOTE]CONGRATULATIONS!!! I *love* the ring - beautiful!! Did you "suspect" at all that he was going to ask you that nite? It seems like he pulled off a sweet surprise!!
Posted by whereyat[/QUOTE]
I had no idea! I totally thought that he would do it next week on our big Colorado trip! He was acting weird and carrying around the big bag with the turtle in it, so once we were at the market I had my suspicions, but didn't really *know* until I pulled out the turtle. :) He did a good job surprising me!
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Drum roll please.... : I had no idea! I totally thought that he would do it next week on our big Colorado trip! He was acting weird and carrying around the big bag with the turtle in it, so once we were at the market I had my suspicions, but didn't really *know* until I pulled out the turtle. :) He did a good job surprising me!
Posted by cschiano[/QUOTE]
I'm so glad you were surprised! AHHH! I'm just so excited for you!
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And your ring is stunning. Absolutely stunning! You'll definitely get this a lot, but it reminds me of Princess Diana's ring that Kate Middleton is now wearing. You're in good company!
[QUOTE]Yayyyyy I am so freakin excited for you!!! How did I NOT KNOW?? Ha. Dreamer knows everything. Anyway I love it!
Posted by coastiegrl25[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE]That's super cute - a grown man lugging around a stuffed turtle! Aww, that's love! And your ring is stunning. Absolutely stunning! You'll definitely get this a lot, but it reminds me of Princess Diana's ring that Kate Middleton is now wearing. You're in good company!
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]
Thanks Cate :) My mom already busted out the Princess Diana reference too. And yes, my man lugged around a turtle "pillow pet for me lol
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[QUOTE]T You'll definitely get this a lot, but it reminds me of Princess Diana's ring that Kate Middleton is now wearing. You're in good company!
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]
I was going to say the same thing. That ring is absolutely beautiful. It is similar to mine and I just adore it...
Congrats and happy planning!
Cate- don't worry.... I'll be unengaged for a year or so still...
[QUOTE]Thanks ladies!! I'm just on cloud 9! Sapphirebaby, I knew you'd like my ring :)
Posted by cschiano[/QUOTE]
haha what can I say I am a little biased <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" /> The ring is absolutely stunning though.
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