I know this isn't as quick as it couldve been, but we were busy making phone calls, sending texts, and celebrating together!

As of 6:55PM Jes and I are officially engaged to be married!

She said yes and I couldn't be more happy.

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 2

WE ARE GETTING SO CLOSE!!

Today we both got out of school early and I didn't beat her home by much so I had to take this one fast. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

I had always seen photos where if you put a ring in a open book it makes a heart shadow. I thought it was neat, but I needed to put some of me into it. The ring is obviously hers, but the book I chose? Look carefully, it's open to analysis of John Barnes Chance's Variations on a Korean Folksong. Yep, love and Teaching Music Through Performance!

Ring Shot: Day 3

Galena, IL will always be a special place for us. I took Jes on a weekend getaway for her birthday this past Summer. We don't do a whole lot, staying busy with teaching, musicals, and my ongoing quest for bigger and better things. I really owed her for supporting me in all of that.

I believe our favorite part of the trip was the tour of the winery. Today's shot pays tribute to that trip and how much fun we had being in love in Galena...

Ring Shot: Day 4

Four days until I ask her to become my wife...

I found this old record in the basement at my parents house. I thought it made for a neat shot. Musicals, diamonds...it all adds up!

Ring Shot: Day 5

On my calendar at school after I got done with a musical practice on Sunday.

Ring Shot: Day 6

By this time next week...if all goes as planned...we'll be engaged!! I'm getting so excited. I have trouble not just blurting it out so I just say "I love you" a lot.

Paisley is guarding this precious object for me on Saturday afternoon while Jes is in the shower.