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Eleven Years Ago . . .

Happy engagement anniversary, Rick!

Can you believe that we got engaged on this same day eleven years ago? I think it was also a Saturday night. We knew we were going to get married--it was just a matter of when you were going to ask me. You tried to surprise me by asking me to marry you a week before Valentine's Day rather then on Valentine's Day. I have to admit, I knew something was up that night--I just wasn't exactly sure what.

Here's the story:
You took me out on a group date with some other friends. We went to the Fieldhouse (was it called that?) at Rick's to have couple Olympics. We had a bunch of Olympic-type events and relays. It was fun, but not very romantic at all.
Then, at about 9:30 p.m., our groups went our separate ways. You said, "Well, I better take you home. It's getting late." I thought, "That's weird--it's only 9:30, but I didn't protest." That was when I knew something was up.
When you walked me up to my apartment, you sang, "Goodnight Sweetheart." I was so embarrassed because people in the parking lot and near the other apartments were watching. Then, you reached inside the door and pulled out a rose (you had my roommates set that up) and a ring and you asked if I would marry you.
The rest, of course, is happily ever after. I thought I was in love back then. I'm sure I was, but now my love for you is that times at least ten.

Thank you for being such a wonderful husband. You are everything I dreamed of and more.

Comments

Unknown said…
Thank you for sharing how you got engaged. I never knew the story before. I think that it is very romantic. I can't believe it has been 11 years already. Where does the time go?
February 8, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Kedra Simpson said…
cute story! we miss you guys!
February 17, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Topsy said…
Hey Bonnie! Long time no see!
February 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM
David, Rauna and Family said…
Hi Bonnie and family, we sure miss your sweet family in our ward! I absolutely love reading your blog! You really have a special way of sharing your stories, feelings and emotions through your words...Hope things will start warming up soon back there...brrr...
February 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM
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