the happy news

I got Michael a sappy card, but he got me a ring. I could not be happier that we're engaged. After ten months together, after knowing deep down that entire time that this was meant to be, yesterday was the day that it became official. And it was easily the best, and most romantic, Valentine's day ever.

gratuitous ring shot: please excuse my undone nails

He said he couldn't wait another day before popping the question, and I'm so glad he didn't! He'd had the ring for weeks and was waiting for the right moment, but the right moment kept going wrong. The big proposal plans he had planned for Montreal two weekends ago were thrown off by me getting horribly sick. Thankfully I didn't have to say yes with red eyes, a runny nose, and a hacking cough. The physical misery mixed with emotional bliss would not have been a good combination. Now all that's a distant memory. And all is right with the world, I'm going to marry my love, and it looks like we've now got some more planning to do around here!


me & m, italy, october 2011

24 comments

Peggy Miller said...

Casey!! What delightful news! You're a gorgeous couple. Have fun in the planning process. :)

Unknown said...

Congratulations Casey! Enjoy planning your big day, no doubt it will be lovely! More importantly enjoy your life together!
Cathy

Meg said...

That's wonderful news! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!

Angela said...

Congratulations!

Julie said...

Congratulations!!

Fran said...

YEAH!!!! CASEY - I'm thrilled for you both! Congratulations - you deserve it and more!! Yup, you have lots of planning to do!!

Ashley said...

Oh my gosh, Casey! Congratulations! Such happy news! Enjoy planning your very important day!

Sharon said...

It sounds like you're blessed, Congratulations!

Cassie Bustamante said...

congrats!!!! so happy for you!!! let the wedding planning begin! :)

Giulia said...

whooot, whooot! Congratulations on the great news!

Loris Glassworks said...

Oh my gosh! I bet you were surprised. Best wishes to you on your engagement and congratulations to him for recognizing that you are the total package. Cheers!
Lori

Erin Deegan said...

hooray! what a fun valentine's day! congratulations... looking forward to hearing about all your fun wedding plans :)

My Little Bungalow said...

So happy for you and Michael!! I wish you many happy years together.
Claudia

Holly Gruszka said...

How exciting! Congrats to the two of you and enjoy your engagement - it's truly a blissful time and so much fun and anticipation. All the best and keep us posted on your wedding plans. Will wedding plans overtake the kitchen plans? ;)

My Many Moments said...

Yeahhh for marriage! Congrats to you both and I have to say, you guys are so cute together!

Sarah said...

Aaaahhhhhhhhhh! Congratulations, Casey and Michael!!! So happy for you, guys!!! Your ring is gorgeous! Enjoy your engagement, such a cool time in your life. Isn't it such an amazing feeling to look down at your finger/ring and think about all it signifies?! Sweet, does this mean we are going to get to read wedding planning posts?

pam {simple details} said...

Congratulations, Casey! What a fun day to 'meet' you! Glad to have found your blog and that I won't miss out on the wedding planning!

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful ring!

Carrie @ Hazardous Design said...

Congratulations, Casey! I'm THRILLED for you! Enjoy every minute of your engagement, it goes by so fast!

The Vintique Object said...

Yay, yay, yay -- such fabulous news. I am super excited for you both! Felicidades, Casey.
Camille

Splendid Willow said...

Yeah Casey!!!!! I am SOOOOO happy for you. You make such a beautiful couple!

Beaming with excitement over here!

Happy, happy! (And happy belated Hearts day!).

ox, Mon

Karen said...

How exciting! It must have been incredibly hard for him to have the ring all that time and not pop the question. Hope we'll be treated to some of the wedding details in the coming months.

Shannon @ Project Shannon said...

Oh my - I have been totally out of the loop! I am so happy for you! What a great Valentine's day. Congrats to you both!

LindsB said...

CONGRATS!! So so exciting!! Wedding planning is the best, have a blast doing it because it goes by so fast!!