Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Big News & A Celebration Giveaway!


Friday night you took me to dinner at the same restaurant we had visited for our first dinner date;  A place that is set back in the woods on the bayou with twinkle lights strung about.  You held my hand and we talked, laughed and people watched like always.  At the end of the meal you asked if I wanted to walk down to the dock and have a drink, as we always do when we are at this particular restaurant.  As we made our way down the boardwalk to the dock, you guided me in the opposite direction than I was headed and that's when my eyes made contact with a table that was different than the rest.  A table that had linens, a vase full of my favorite flowers, candles and a present wrapped in simple brown shipping paper.
"For Lacey, Love MR", it read.
Inside was an album with photos of us splashed on the pages.  
When I came to the last page there was a photo of a beautiful ring that had only ever existed in my brain.
The thoughts entering my brain were swirling and then I looked up and you were down on your knee.
You said so many sweet words and told me how much you loved me and then you asked if I would spend the rest of my life with you.  Remember that part?  That part was my favorite.
You slipped that pretty ring on my finger and then I dropped down on my knees too.  We kissed and hugged and cried. And then we had these ridiculously happy smiles that we couldn't wipe off of our faces.
It was a perfect night and a perfect moment.  I am so blessed that God sent you my way.
You are exactly what I had in mind, MR.
I am the luckiest.


In celebration of my big news(and of course, ya know, our independence), how about an awesome 
Shabby Apple giveaway?  You like that idea?  Me too!  Check back later for the giveaway!

30 love notes:

  1. Congratulations! A gorgeous ring and a gorgeous couple!

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  2. gorgeous! congratulations, love bugs!

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  3. My eyes are welled up with tears!! I am so incredibly happy for you Lacey. Congrats to you and the MR ♥

    I know he is your 'one'. I see it in your pictures. i see it in the way you write about him. The way you write about his actions of pure love toward you. I remember having a convo with Grandaddy one time about how a few of the kids in our family have unfortunately been through divorce. We talked about how us kids were so quick to get married before we knew what it was, who they were, or what being in a marriage really meant. He told me how much he loved Joe and he didn't feel like he ever had to worry about that with me and how he could feel our commitment to each other. Its a talk I cherish. I feel, its a talk, he would of had with you, about MR. I really do. Without having even met him, I can feel it.

    I love you Lace and wish you a lifetime of happiness. You let me know the date and I will plan a vacation around it!

    xo♥ lydia

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  4. Awwww congratulations. The ring is soooo pretty. Welcome to the club ;-)

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  5. Awww! Love your story, it's so precious! Go you for getting the pictures too!

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  6. This made me tear up and smile! I don't comment much, but I have followed your journey for quite a while and I must say that you deserve this love so much Lacey. So excited for you!

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  7. Aww, Congratulations!! What a sweet story!

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  8. Congrats Lacey! I am so happy for you and have loved following your journey! You deserve so much and it looks like you have found it in MR. xoxo

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  9. Congrats gorgeous girl! All the happiness in the world to you!

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  10. WAhoo!! Congratulations!! Love it! Such a pretty ring too!

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  11. YAY! YAY! YAY! So excited for y'all!! Cannot wait to read along yalls journey to the altar!!

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  12. Super sweet proposal, super sweet couple :) Very excited to hear this news! Congrats Lacey!

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  13. CONGRATS! I also got engaged this year in March! It is the best!

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  14. omg girl!!! it's about time. i'm so happy for you. you deserve it. love your face xoxo

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  15. OMG! So happy for you, Congratulations! I can't wait to hear/read all the details & planning along the way.

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  16. I am so happy for you! Congratulations :)

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  17. Congratulations! SO happy for you!!!

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  18. Sending more love and congrats from Oregon ... SO EXCITED for you two!!!! xoxoxo

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  19. This was the first time I've come across your blog, and I loved that this was the first post I read! I love proposal stories, they're the best! I'm actually engaged myself and getting married in almost a year (July 20th 2013!). CONGRATULATIONS!! : )

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  20. Yay! You are so sweet and deserve every happiness! Xo

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  21. OH MY GOODNESS! OH MY GOODNESS!!

    1) That Ring is to die for..So Gorgeous
    2) FINALLY!!!

    I am seriously so happy for you Lacy, I am crying! haha! It's been a while since you and I have had the chance to chit chat but I am So SO excited for you!! I have been waiting for this to happen, I knew it would sooner or later!! :)

    Congrats to you and MR.
    I can't wait to see where this beautiful journey takes you!!

    Much Love from San Diego <3

    -Ashlee Michelle

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  22. awww. You two look blissfully happy. :)

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  23. Congratulations my friend! Simply awesome!!!

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  24. I have been reading for a while and waiting for this moment.
    So happy for you!

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  25. Congrats Lacey!! I'm so excited for you! And it sounds like such a perfect way for the Mr. to propose to you.

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  26. WOOOHOOOOOO!!!! Laceyloowho is getting MARRIED! And I quite loved that you texted me so I felt included!

    You deserve all this awesomness....and I am so so so SO happy for you sweet friend. xoxo

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  27. I know that we've talked in email, Lacey, but I just wanted to say again how ridiculously excited I am for you! You're getting MARRIED!! YAY!! :)

    Enjoy the ride, don't sweat the small stuff, and remember -- the "big day" is all about YOU TWO and no one else! Congratulations and happy wedding planning! :)

    Lots of love,
    Katie

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  28. I'm totally late on congratulating you, but I'm going to do it anyway...

    Congratulation, Lacey! So happy to hear you and MR are engaged!!! How lucky you two are to have each other! Wishing you two the very best in all aspects of life together. And good luck in the wedding planning, too! :D

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