I was dating this guy a few years ago and he asked me out for dinner. I said yes, never turning down a free meal….I was in college at the time.
We went to this awesome local place that had the best burgers….the kind that you pick apart hoping to be able to replicate it at home…but never able too.
We sat down at one of those bar height tables. I don’t know why they are so fun to sit at.
When asked what we’d like to drink, I said water. I like soda but I think I was on a health kick at the time.
When the waitress brought out my drink to my surprise it was full to the brim of lukewarm water…. not an ice cube to be found….
…now, maybe you like warm water…. and that’s totally fine.
I sort of like my water chilled…
I turn to my date and give him the stink eye like, “Aren’t you going to tell her that she forgot the ice….?” Being too polite, he said nothing. The next time she walked past the table I tired to muster as much kindness and tact as I could and asked her if she could please bring us some ice.
She was very apologetic and sounded genuinely sorry to have forgotten the ice….. Who forgets ice?
When she returned, she came bearing a small stainless steel container full of ice. At last, a nice cold beverage was about to pass my dry thirsty lips.
As I start to pile in the ice, I paused….
I could see that there was some sort of foreign object sitting in the bottom of the ice bucket….oh great!
Upon further inspection I realized that it was a small box….. lined with blue velvet.
I grab the box and stared straight into the eyes of my date….
…..he climbs down off of the tall bar height chair and graciously gets down on one knee and asks..
Will you marry me?
Since my date had been my boyfriend for quite some time and I had given him the “we either need to take this relationship to the next level or move on” talk, a few weeks earlier….
…I said YES!
Here is a picture of us just after getting married….. We look like babies….hahaha It was a beautiful day.
Love this guy more than anything!
Here is a more current photo.
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I love creative people! A+ to your husband, that’s some serious ice!
Thanks Chrys. He is really creative, and that was some serious ice. Thanks for stopping by today!
This is darling and so are the two of you! I love looking at old pictures..and yes, the two of you did look like kids!
Thanks Wendi, he is a keeper. We totally look like kids, we practically were.
What a cute story 🙂 These printables are so oh so cute.
Thanks Chelsea! He is a keeper for sure! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my gosh! I love how he proposed, so unique and kind of funny. This totally made me smile. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
Thanks Erlene! He is a sweet guy, I sure do love him. Thanks for stopping by!
Such a cute story!!! I loved it! Almost as much as I love these printable 😉 thanks for sharing!!
So glad I found your blog through the work it wednesday link up!!
~Mattie
http://www.mattiesmakings.com
Thanks Mattie, he is a keeper! Glad you like the Valentines. I know whoever you give them too will love getting a special something from you. Have a great week!
That is not the route I thought that story was going to take, ha! 😀
And thank you for the printables – I’ve been on a card-making kick lately, and these will be super helpful!
I love to make cards too! These Valentines are super easy and sure to make some smile. Thanks for stoping by today Jessica!
What a great Idea!! I can’t wait to share this!
Thanks Shannon! This one is pretty easy, thanks for sharing!
This is so adorable!! You two are so perfect together and we have the same anniversary 🙂
Thanks Tasha! He is a keeper! 🙂 That is funny that we have the same anniversary, it is a good day for sure!
These are so cute! I love your fun little story too. 🙂
Thanks Alicia! I love an easy Valentine.
Love this printable! Sharing on The Creative Corner tonight!
Aw, thanks Becky! I love quick and easy Valentines.
These envelopes are so cute!! I love the designs you made!
Thanks Beverly! I love a quick and easy Valentine. This will be the first year that my little one will give them out to her friends. I think I am more excited about it than her. haha. Thanks for stopping by!
These are so adorable- and I love that they’re so easy to make! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Natalie! I love a quick and easy Valentine. Cannot wait for my little one to give them out to her friends!
These are SOO cute – thank you!!! Pinning now. 😀
Thanks Kristyn! I love a quick and easy printable. This will be great for Valentines Day!!
These are really cute!
Thanks Deb! I love a fun easy printable. I am super excited for my little one to give them out to her fiends this year, for the first time! Have a great rest of your week!
What an awesome story! It’s so cute that he knew you that much and set everything up! You all make a beautiful family. And those printables are so cute too! I love them!
Thanks Jessica! He is a keeper for sure. And yes, he does know me good! Have a wonderful weekend!