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.