Ring Shot: Day 1

Gotta make this quick because she just ran out to get a few last minute supplies before we take off for Engagement Weekend! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I know I have A LOT to be thankful for today.

In my travel bag. Jes never goes into my toiletries so it's safe here.

Ring Shot: Day 8

Here's my most creative shot for day 8. I figure I should get to have a little fun with this ring before it becomes hers right? haha

Bonus points if you know what surface it's sitting on for it's daily portrait sitting!

Oh this is also the day I did something terrifying...I called and asked permission to marry her. Here's my phone to prove it. See calls to mom and dad?

It wasn't really that scary. They both seemed to be happy for me. Saying things like " I couldn't imagine a better compliment to my daughter." Thanks to Tricia and Jeremy for being so cool, and continuing to keep the secret.

Covert Operation: Ring

So I had the perfect opportunity to pick the ring I had been designing since mid-October. Jes had choir practice which left me with plenty of time to get to Peoria without raising any eyebrows. Here is a picture re-telling of the day, I knew it was all for real.

These two are action shots from various stops signs on the way to Peoria from Rushville. The first I believe I'm screaming "Oh Yeah!!" because I'm so excited. The second one I am talking to Jes on my way "home" I even timed it out and faked bad reception to simulate the spot I usually lose her.

This is only the greatest jewelry store on the face of the Earth! I love this picture. It's from right before I went in to pick up my ring from Jamie!

There's a running joke about really expensive cans of Diet Coke, it should be called "Diamond Coke" Anyway, when you go into Bremer they offer you a beverage. It took them four cans to my business, I think they got a great deal! Of course to the right is my new partner, riding shotgun. I can't explain how many times I just looked at that little gold bag on my way to Galesburg.

Yep, that's right. From Peoria it's almost as quick to drive through Galesburg so I figured I may as well be a nice guy and take her out to dinner after choir practice. I showed up at the end of rehearsal and she was so happy to see me. I told her I was bored and just wanted to drive up to see her, she thought that was sweet and though nothing of it. Knowing what I had just made me all the more excited.

Jes being herself on the day I bought her engagement ring.

It couldn't be anymore perfect than it is with her.