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I have exciting news to share with everyone: Jeff and I got ENGAGED this weekend!!!

Jeff and I were coming up for the weekend to my parents' house since I had a bridal shower to attend. The shower started at 3 on Saturday, so Jeff and I had discussed going out to lunch beforehand. He had suggested the day before that we go out to one of the parks in the area and take some pictures. I didn't think *he* really cared abt pictures, but just wanted to get out of the house, as he's been a little stir crazy with his broken leg, and was trying to 'intice' me by promising I could take pictures.

We ended up at the Japanese garden which we had visited the previous summer, and once we made our way back to the gazebo, we got comfortable on the bench and were enjoying the scenery (or so I thought). After a few comments abt loving me and our 18 month anniversary coming up next weekend, he said that it looked like his crutches, which were propped in front of us, were at two different heights. Getting down on the ground, he fiddled with the knobs... and then pivoted so that he was still on one knee. Since he does have a cast, I thought maybe he was stuck and asked if he needed help getting up! *lol*

He said he was just fine and then asked me if I was sure I could put up with him. When I agreed, he said some other sweet things before asking me to marry him! It was so sweet as I could see him tearing up as he asked me to marry him. I was speechless. Since we have discussed several times taking things slow and him not wanting to do anything before he graduates from school next June, I had NEVER thought a proposal would come this year. Of course, I said yes!

The ring is a 1.1 carat heart-shaped pink sapphire solitaire that was mined from the depths of Sri Lanka with a custom setting from a wholesale jeweler in midtown Manhattan. You can see a picture on my Facebook page if you are so inclined. :)

No date set at all, but with my sister's wedding next June, the earliest would be next October or November or maybe even as far away as April 2010. We are just going to do some research this month and put some numbers together and see what we want to do and what works best for us.

Evidently, plans have been in the works for the last month. He definitely wanted to propose in my hometown where we first met and spent so much time in the very beginning of our relationship and remembered that the Japanese garden was where we had taken my favorite picture of us of all time as well as just being a romantic beautiful private place. Without my knowledge, Jeff had spoken to both my mother and father before he asked, and he had also spoken to his son, Tyler, who is almost 6. When Jeff asked what he thought abt me being his stepmom, Tyler said he would like that and he loved me a lot. :)

I am so happy and excited to be starting this new phase of life and am still getting thrills from randomly walking up to Jeff and saying, 'Hello, fiance!' *lol* I just wanted to share with y'all!

OMGosh! How exciting! Congrats! :) :) :)

aww that is so sweet :) congrats girlie!

WOOT.....That is so exciting LeeAndra!!!!! CONGRATS to you & Jeff and Tyler too!! He is getting one heck of a Stepmom!!!

Wow...Congrats to the two of you!!!

Oh, that's very exciting!! Best wishes to you both!!!

oh *sniff* i love happy stories!! I'm SO HAPPPY for you! huge congrats! wow, i'm gonna go check out your ring now!

I'm back and your ring is beautuful!

Congrats Leeandra!!

Congrats!

Yay! Congratulations on your engagement!

-Diana

SO EXCITING!! I'm so happy for you girl!! (Sorry about the text message mix up, LOL I'm a moron :p)

That's SO very exciting! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your ring is so very lovely, and he did a great job surprising and thrilling you. Congrats!

YAY!!!! Congrats girl! Sounds like it was the perfect moment for you two!

Congratulations, girlie!! You KNOW he's serious when he asks everyone but you first ;) Many blessings to you on your upcoming nuptials, whenever they may be !

What a sweet story!!!! Congrats!

Aw!!! That is so sweet!!! CONGRATS!!!!
DH & I got engaged in a Japanese garden too!

congratulations! what a sweet proposal :)

Yay LeeAndra!! I'm so happy for you and it sounds like it was such a totally special day! Congratulations!

YAY!!!! That is SO exciting LeeAndra!!! I will have to check out Facebook when I get home from work so I can see this gorgeous ring!!! Congratulations!! :wub:

How exciting!! Congrats!!

Woo hoo!!! That is so exciting!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

CONGRATS! How exciting for you. :thumbup:

Cogratulations!!

Congrats LeeAndra - that is incredible news...so excited for you!

That is SO SWEET! Congratulations!!!

Awwww...congrats, girl!! :D

Congrats LeeAndra!! What a sweet engagement story!!

Congratulations!!! :) That is so awesome!! What a sweet story, LeeAndra! :wub:

Yay for you! Congratulations on your engagement! Sounds like it was the perfect proposal. :wub:

I'm so excited for you, L!! I know that you are madly in love with Jeff and that he makes you so very happy...and you deserve happiness!! :) Can't wait to hear all about the wedding plans!

Congraulations LA! I am so thrilled for you, it sounds perfect!

Yayyyyyyyyyyy congrats!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

Oh, thats fantastic news! Congrats! It sounded so romantic.

I'm so happy for you! What a sweet proposal story, too! Congratulations!

congrats girl!! What a sweet proposal!

Yay LeeAndra! Yay Mr. Space! :p

Congrats girl! Let's get the party started!!!

Congrats!!!

Congratulations!!! :)

What a sweet engagement story! Congratulations and YAY and Best Wishes!

Congratulations!!!

Oh YAY!! Congrats LA! Sounds like it was a perfect proposal :)

That's wonderful, LeeAndra! Being married and having a family is the best thing in the world. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Aww, that's so sweet! Congrats!!

Awww...wow!!! Congratulations!!!!

how sweet!!! congrats LA!!