I have very happy news to share... Ben proposed yesterday and we're engaged!
We were supposed to go sailing at Hoover yesterday, but the weather was just too cold and wet, so we opted to pack up the boat and be all ready to head up to Mansfield for the regatta Friday night instead. I had just finished sponging all the water out of the boat when Ben started to take the spreaders off of the mast and "dropped a piece" in the gravel. Knowing that I'm usually the one that finds stuff in the gravel, I got an "Amanda... come help me find this thingy..." When I walked around to the other side of the boat I found him on one knee with a ring and he did it... "Will you marry me?" I didn't even say anything, I just kissed him - then I said yes. I was completely surprised and it was totally unexpected. I am *very* happy -- It was perfect! (I had a hunch he'd do it in/near/around the boat...)
Here's a picture of the ring:
It's my mom's original engagement ring. She upgraded at some point when I was really little and (except for in their wedding photos) I don't think I have ever actually seen this ring. I'm really happy that Ben decided to go this route rather than buying a new ring. I like the sentiment with this one... plus it's been living in a safe for 20 years, so why not? It's very different and unique which is right up my alley. I love having things that I know no one else will ever have.
Yesterday was a great day and I am one happy girl! I love Ben so much, I would shout it from the rooftops... I can't wait to be his wife. :)
Happy EVERYTHING!
Amanda
