Proposal & Birthday

What a Week!

On Tuesday, July 28th, Ruben and I went to a concert at Ravinia Park to see...

We had a great time seeing these two amazing pianists in a duelling piano concert! After the concert Ruben took me to a beautiful area in the park and asked me to be his wife!!!! I was crying, I was so excited. He then gave me the ring, which had belonged to his mother. What an honor to wear her ring!

The next day was my 28th Birthday. :) What a fun day! My birthday and newly engaged! The day was all about me and my new shiny ring!!! Talk about fun. :)

My co-workers planned a little party for me with a big cake with enormous strawberries. I have to say they did well! I love strawberry cake!

My co-workers around to help me celebrate. :)

That evening, Ruben fixed a lovely dinner for me, and picked a fun movie for us to watch.

Here's a bouquet I picked from the garden. :)

The very first present Ruben has given me for my birthday was a bottle of wine for my 20th Birthday. I hadn't opened it, and we felt it fitting to open it for my 28th birthday. :)

I tell you what, he had no idea that when he gave me that bottle, we would be celebrating our engagement and my birthday 8 years later. It was really great!

(By the way, we love the wine chiller, Sandy!)

The yummy meal Ruben prepared!

I have also had lots of love from friends and family on my birthday! Thank you to all who thought of me! I am so blessed!

Ruben and I will be creating a wedding website where you can get updates on the Who/What/Where.

I'll keep y'all posted! Love you!