John and I have found a venue for our wedding. Thanks to John's Mom, Mary Ann, we don't have to get married at the court house. I have never had a wedding and I am so excited that I get to have one now. The drama isn't fun, but I'm sure the day will be awesome!
We are getting married in the chapel at Heather's Glen. Prior to John and I visiting, I was certain that I wanted an outdoor wedding, but when I saw the chapel I knew that it was the place where is suppose to happen. The reception will take place in the reception hall on the grounds. We can only be there for four hours, but I figure that is enough time.
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Showing posts with label John. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A Lot Has Happened Since My Last Post
*~*~* I'm Engaged! *~*~*
So after 11 years with John, I decided to make him an honest man by asking him to marry me. I know it's not the traditional way things are suppose to happen but I had fun doing it.
There was a lot of drama going on with John's nephew recently and it made me realize how lucky I am to have John in my life. So I called Mom to talk to her about everything that was going and to tell her of my idea to ask John to marry me. She was really excited! After speaking with Mom, I decided to call John's Mom and tell her what I was thinking. She was really excited too. She said that she had been praying for this for years. So I asked her for her permission to marry John.
I didn't know how to go about asking him to marry me. Should I do it the regular way and just ask him? I didn't know. I wanted to make it special and make sure he knew that I was serious. So I 'googled' it. This one web site said to give the guy a token. Their suggestion was a motorcycle. Uhmmm, yeah...
It did give me an idea though... John's Mom had given him his Dad's wedding band, maybe I could use that. I called John's Mom back and asked if I could borrow the wedding band. I told her I was worried that he might not think that I was serious and that I was just goofing around so the ring would help show I was serious.
I decided that since I was the one doing the asking that it should be simple, I'll ask him at dinner. I usually decide where we are going to eat when we eat out. I'm not sure why, but it always happens this way. Dinner was going to be on a Saturday, so I asked John early that week to start thinking about where we were going to dinner on Saturday. It was his turn and he needed to pick something. He ended up picking this Italian restaurant that we like.
Saturday finally arrived. The boys were spending the weekend with their Dad, so John and I had it to ourselves. I thought the best time to ask him was after the main course while we were waiting for dessert. For our appetizers we ordered mozzarella sticks and garlic bread that comes with this yummy dipping sauce that's like marinara but creamier, sooo good. After the soup course I wasn't sure if I was even going to be able to eat the main course... I was stuffed. This is a real Italian restaurant and their portions could feed a family of four. Plus, I was getting more and more nervous and time went on. I was feeling a full blown panic attack coming on.
We both struggled through our main courses because we had eaten so much already. It was just easier to get 'to go' boxes and eat it later on that evening or the next day. While the waiter was getting the boxes and getting our dessert (they have the BEST cheesecake), I told him how much I love him and how I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. I pulled out the box that I put the ring in and asked him to marry me. He didn't say anything at first, my heart was pounding and then he said yes.
So now we are engaged! We are going to get married on March 17, 2012. March 17th is the day of our first date and the day that we celebrate our anniversary on every year. Seems right to keep the same date.
The drama of having a wedding or going to the court will come later on. This post is already long enough.
So after 11 years with John, I decided to make him an honest man by asking him to marry me. I know it's not the traditional way things are suppose to happen but I had fun doing it.
There was a lot of drama going on with John's nephew recently and it made me realize how lucky I am to have John in my life. So I called Mom to talk to her about everything that was going and to tell her of my idea to ask John to marry me. She was really excited! After speaking with Mom, I decided to call John's Mom and tell her what I was thinking. She was really excited too. She said that she had been praying for this for years. So I asked her for her permission to marry John.
I didn't know how to go about asking him to marry me. Should I do it the regular way and just ask him? I didn't know. I wanted to make it special and make sure he knew that I was serious. So I 'googled' it. This one web site said to give the guy a token. Their suggestion was a motorcycle. Uhmmm, yeah...
It did give me an idea though... John's Mom had given him his Dad's wedding band, maybe I could use that. I called John's Mom back and asked if I could borrow the wedding band. I told her I was worried that he might not think that I was serious and that I was just goofing around so the ring would help show I was serious.
I decided that since I was the one doing the asking that it should be simple, I'll ask him at dinner. I usually decide where we are going to eat when we eat out. I'm not sure why, but it always happens this way. Dinner was going to be on a Saturday, so I asked John early that week to start thinking about where we were going to dinner on Saturday. It was his turn and he needed to pick something. He ended up picking this Italian restaurant that we like.
Saturday finally arrived. The boys were spending the weekend with their Dad, so John and I had it to ourselves. I thought the best time to ask him was after the main course while we were waiting for dessert. For our appetizers we ordered mozzarella sticks and garlic bread that comes with this yummy dipping sauce that's like marinara but creamier, sooo good. After the soup course I wasn't sure if I was even going to be able to eat the main course... I was stuffed. This is a real Italian restaurant and their portions could feed a family of four. Plus, I was getting more and more nervous and time went on. I was feeling a full blown panic attack coming on.
We both struggled through our main courses because we had eaten so much already. It was just easier to get 'to go' boxes and eat it later on that evening or the next day. While the waiter was getting the boxes and getting our dessert (they have the BEST cheesecake), I told him how much I love him and how I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. I pulled out the box that I put the ring in and asked him to marry me. He didn't say anything at first, my heart was pounding and then he said yes.
So now we are engaged! We are going to get married on March 17, 2012. March 17th is the day of our first date and the day that we celebrate our anniversary on every year. Seems right to keep the same date.
The drama of having a wedding or going to the court will come later on. This post is already long enough.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Family Updates
Since school is about to start, I thought I would give an update on what the family has been up to.
John and I are working hard at Hewitt. Same stuff just different days. John has been working hard losing weight. He looks really fantastic. I'm trying to get my ducks in a row so that I can start attending college again. There have been a lot of things going on so hopefully I can start in the Spring.
Matthew turned 18 this year. He graduated from High School in May and it was a lot of fun visiting him in Missouri. We hung out a lot and made up for lost time. He'll be leaving for boot camp on September 14th. He enlisted in the Marines and wants to be a jet pilot. He'll be attending boot camp in San Diego and I hope to see him graduate in December.
Dustin turned 15 this year. He is a Sophomore in High School. He has finally found his niche in NJROTC and Orchestra. He has inherited the family music gene and can replay anything he hears on his Viola. He's been helping his Nana out a lot this summer since his Dad and Wyatt moved to Kansas.
Wyatt turned 13 this year. He is in 8th grade and is your typical teenager. He struggled a lot last year in school and it was decided that he would be more successful in a smaller school where the teachers can give him more attention. Wyatt moved to Kansas in July with his Dad. He's on the football team and started Choir this year. He's really excited about his "fresh start" at his new school and wants to succeed. We speak to him almost everyday and if anyone wants his address, just let me know.
Stanlee and DC, the cats, are as crazy as cats can be. We had a close call with Stanlee in July. We thought we might have to put him to sleep. He has the feline urinary tract problems and the vet did all she could this last time. She's the best, but if this last surgery doesn't work then we'll have to put him to sleep. Keep him in your prayers.
John and I are working hard at Hewitt. Same stuff just different days. John has been working hard losing weight. He looks really fantastic. I'm trying to get my ducks in a row so that I can start attending college again. There have been a lot of things going on so hopefully I can start in the Spring.
Matthew turned 18 this year. He graduated from High School in May and it was a lot of fun visiting him in Missouri. We hung out a lot and made up for lost time. He'll be leaving for boot camp on September 14th. He enlisted in the Marines and wants to be a jet pilot. He'll be attending boot camp in San Diego and I hope to see him graduate in December.
Dustin turned 15 this year. He is a Sophomore in High School. He has finally found his niche in NJROTC and Orchestra. He has inherited the family music gene and can replay anything he hears on his Viola. He's been helping his Nana out a lot this summer since his Dad and Wyatt moved to Kansas.
Wyatt turned 13 this year. He is in 8th grade and is your typical teenager. He struggled a lot last year in school and it was decided that he would be more successful in a smaller school where the teachers can give him more attention. Wyatt moved to Kansas in July with his Dad. He's on the football team and started Choir this year. He's really excited about his "fresh start" at his new school and wants to succeed. We speak to him almost everyday and if anyone wants his address, just let me know.
Stanlee and DC, the cats, are as crazy as cats can be. We had a close call with Stanlee in July. We thought we might have to put him to sleep. He has the feline urinary tract problems and the vet did all she could this last time. She's the best, but if this last surgery doesn't work then we'll have to put him to sleep. Keep him in your prayers.
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