The Swing

We went back to my house afterwards and James suggested going on a walk to settle his stomach before the next thing he had planned for us. We walked the loop that we usually walk at Mission Springs and walked up a trail that leads to a swing in a little clearing. When we got to the clearing, there were rose petals all over the ground under the swing, flowers wrapped around the tree branches and on the swing. It was so beautiful! He had me sit in the swing, and then he got down on one knee in front of me and began to propose!!!! I said yes!! Then he pulled out the ring that he had had custom made by a Santa Cruz Jeweler. It is gorgeous! It has a blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds.

The whole time at the swing was very special and perfect. After a little bit though, he said "we better get going, we're going to be late for our engagement party!" I was really excited about that part! Our engagement party was down the street at Peter and Jana's house. They are the couple who set us up, so it was even more meaningful.