Monday, February 15, 2010

Engaged

So guess what?!

Just guess....

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I'm engaged!!! Oh mother of all that is holy, it is AMA-zing! My beautiful fiance popped the proverbial question yesterday (14th February 2010) around 20:00.

I'm sure we have all had a fair share of engagement stories, but because this is mine, as well as my very own blog, I've decided to care and share...

So V-day started off as any other, the mutual exchange of chocolates, and kisses. The only difference from a normal Valentines was that Craigsters had organised a surprise for the day. I was to cancel my horse riding lesson with Jessicas and everything.
So bright and early (for a Sunday at least) we woke up, piled into the car and set off. To an unknown destination. Until, I begin to see the Magalies mountains and the dam...

Turns out Craigy planned a whole day for us at the resort where we first met on holiday- more than seven years back- Magalies Park.
The day was so much fun... we rode bicycles, went on a paddle boat, swam, ate, laughed, and had an all-round fun time.

But the day eventually came and went, and we left, coming home around 18:00. We then decided (not so much a decision as a suggestion heavily supported by him) to go to the restaurant where we had our very first date- Mugg and Bean in Menlyn.
Now this might seem cheesy; being proposed to in a Mugg and Bean (you know, it's so much more "romantic" at a quaint little place, mostly Italian or the sort) but it was really special.
We ordered a Nacho's to share (as we were still quite full from all the eating during the day).
Afterwards deciding to order a Lemon Meringue to share.

At this time Craig had to go to the 'bath room'.
Shortly after he came back, the Lemon Meringue arrived, along with a box..... WITH MY RING INSIDE!

Oh goodness, I was so shy... there seemed to be so many people around- The time between Craig getting on his knee, and us leaving the restaurant was a complete blur, I just remember wanting to cry but not being able to, shaking like a leaf, and saying 'Are you sure Craigy!?'.

So anyway, to cut what seems to be a long story short, I am officially engaged to the man that makes me happier than anything in the world, and i'm loving it!

Exciting times!

Pictures of my pretty ring...


7 comments:

Lauren Setterberg said...

Oh my gosh, congratulations honey!!!!!! Wow!! What a lovely story you get to tell forever. Ah, that's such nice news, I'm so super happy for you both. Lemon Meringue and a ring, love it! xxx

Nelz said...

oh Mel..this is toooo gorgeous!:-) It will be a beautiful story to tell your grankids one day... Thanks for letting us in..I feel like I was there!

People call me Mel said...

aaaaah thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!

Jessica said...

Sparkely!!!! EEEEEEEK! I am so dam excited! I spent most of yesterday looking at weeding stuffs! I want to swear and scream and cry and swear and cry and scream and definitely dance!

Janine / Being Brazen said...

Congrats!!! that is awesome news.

dinkum design said...

Big fat Congrats!!!
Such a sweet story.... just love it.

Koek! said...

Congrats!! I got engaged in April as well :-)

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