I've been told that at his point (14.5 years into our relationship) that this is hardly news, but I beg to differ. I think it is newsy and exciting! Some say "it's about time", but I say this is the right time. Why not wait so long to get engaged? That suits our slow pace just fine.
Popping the question: Todd asked me on Saturday afternoon (3/31/2007 -- not April fool's day) at Mt. Pollux in Amherst. It was a beautiful sunny day with a light breeze... the kind of day that (almost) gives Spring a good name. Just as I said yes (obviously!), two white horses (with riders, but never mind them) went trotting by. Magical!
Todd gave me my Nana B's engagement ring - which he knew I inherited and wanted, and which he had to get secretly from my parents - and a red iPod nano. The nano has an inscription: "let's start a paper trail, marry me!" because I always remind him that I am an archivist and the PAPER is important!
Not surprisingly, I did have a HUGE allergy attack that day, but if Todd cannot deal with my nose issues by now, he will never be ready! We had a great dinner at the People's Pint in Greenfield, and, thanks to double my usual dose of Benedryll, I fell asleep in the car on the way home.
OK, so we waited a long time to get engaged, but we are not waiting a long time to get married. We are planning a September 29, 2007, wedding.
Here are some photos of us from the last few years... we often forget to take pictures together, so this was slim pickin'!
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2 comments:
Excellent -- albeit recent -- retrospective.
Hopefully there's some with you two and Avery in the ... um ... archives.
Congratulations! Carol told me about your news and your nice blog. We miss you here in Austin...
Kristy S.
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