It's official…

The pictures will have to be worth a thousand words, cuz I don't know how else to tell you about my beautiful engagement ring  : )  I suppose when you get proposed to at a design convention for jewelers, it'd better be good, but I really think he outdid himself!  (I stare at it a lot…)

Yes, we were in Chicago for the big GV event, (where we first started getting to know each other, once upon a time) and on October 1st, three and a half years and several software versions later, Chris (very nervously) asked me to marry him!  He continues to surprise me constantly with his thoughtfulness, his ability to make me laugh and to make me feel more completely loved than I ever thought possible.  (So that was a yes ; )

So this means that before too long I will be finding my way back to the Quad-Cities after all!  (that's Iowa, for you Minnesotans) -- yet another unexpected detour from my "life plan," but you know what they say- life is what happens… and I'm awfully glad this did.  And while I love it here, I am looking forward to being close to family and old friends once again… but I have until July 2011 to enjoy the Twin Cities and my lovely little cottage!  And will be a frequent visitor after that I'm sure, and I hope to keep in touch with all my Minnesota friends and favorite customers and continue to have a part in capturing your family's story!