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26 August 2005
Engagement Story (Renee's long version)
With the exciting move to Switzerland arriving quickly, Stefan and I set aside a weekend to spend some time together in order to make sure we didn't stress out too much. I bought tickets to the Pink Martini concert at Chateau St. Michelle, and we headed there on Friday afternoon to get a spot on the grass and kick the weekend off right!
A week prior I had asked him if we could go to a friend's housewarming party on Saturday night (the same gal that introduced us - thank you Marie!) but he said that "we have plans" and left it at that. So I guess you could say I knew he was up to something. However, he was acting quite normal and didn't give me any details until Friday night at the concert - the extent of it was: plan for a hike, a casual dinner out, bring a flashlight and pack a bag for Jake. Very mysterious!
Saturday morning rolled around and I found myself very angst ridden about packing my bag. What girl can pack a bag for an unknown trip? I had to ask for more details, and he gave me a few like...it won't be a strenuous hike...and...you probably won't need hiking sock liners...basically very unhelpful information.
After I got over my fear of not packing the perfect outfit we headed north in the car with Jake in the back seat. When we neared the first destination he asked me if I had figured anything out yet. I wasn't too concerned but was pleasantly surprised to hear that we were going hiking around Deception Pass. So we started our hike around the east loop and Jake led the way.
Well, I was genuinely in the mood for a hike. And Stefan was being normal, albeit slightly quiet, but overall very normal and enthusiastic for the hike. We searched for and found access to the beach that faced Mt. Baker and were just exploring when Stefan said "We have some important things to talk about." I won't give you all the details, but he DID ask me to marry him and I said "YES!" (Crying) I was surprised and overjoyed!!! Then...he pulled out a grocery bag from the backpack and low and behold there was a Tiffany box inside! He had disguised it so I wouldn't get suspicious. Hilarious!
And then he asked if he could put the ring on my finger, and what a stunning ring it is! The best part is that he picked it out all by himself!! Stefan has great taste :)
The weekend went by so fast and I was very sad that we had to head home. But we called our parents on the ride home from Orcas Island and with their blessings we both remarked about how happy we were that it's only the beginning of spending the rest of our lives together!
posted by Renee at 03:40
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