On Grays Birthday we started off with coffee and breakfast. We drove towards Mt. Lassen to Mineral where the Maxwell's Cabin resides to check on a few things. Then headed to Battle Creek, where Graham asked me to be 'his lady' about year ago. We had brought lunch and hiked to our beautiful spot just around this little bend on the creek.
As we walked up to it there was this perfect log for two to sit on. We ate lunch and then enjoyed how beautiful the scenery is. We were enjoying the scenery and I had noticed this parachute rope behind us. I jumped up and was wondering what it was. I said quote "I am following this." Graham got up and followed the other side of the rope which led to the stream. He pulled out this container and said "This is a wildlife surveying device." I had know idea and said "Awesome, let's open it!" So he opened it and pulled out my favorite bottle of wine. I said "That's my wine!" I started crying and he said "too bad we don't have glasses to drink it with." Then he reached around the tree and pulled out this bag with two Mikasa Wine glasses that match my set. We sat and drank a glass and enjoyed the time together. I couldn't believe that he had planned that- so romantic! Then he took my camera to put it away while I held his glass and my own. He placed this bandana on my lap and said "Hey what's in that?" I said "I don't know I don't have any hands free." So he took the glasses from me and placed them in a safe place. Mean while I unwrapped it I realized that it was a ring box. Graham said "Open it", I said "No, you open it." He got close to me and whispered all of these amazing things in my ear and asked me "Will you marry me?" I said "Yes!!!!!", we kissed then I said "Let's open the box."
He opened he box and I started crying- it is so beautiful and it fits me perfectly. Platinum-classic brilliant cut and setting-and sparkles so beautifully. I am so happy!!! We had been talking about what to do for the Saturday to come and Graham said "Well......we have an appointment at Bear Flag Farm on Thursday." (This is where i have been dreaming to be married for years.) I started to cry again in amazement and in love! My mom had arranged us to have the appointment since we are living in different states. We enjoyed our afternoon by the stream and then hiked back to the car. I called my family on the way home and couldn't wait to show someone!
Since it was Graham's birthday we had planned on going out to a nice dinner that night. We drove back to his parents house and got ready for dinner in a dress and collared shirt. We enjoyed a beautiful dinner at The Rivers in Redding, Ca, located on the Sacramento River. We got our first congratulations dessert and then met his family for coffee to celebrate. It was a perfect day and a perfect engagement!
Proud to be the future Mrs. Graham Maxwell! JUNE 18th, 2011!!!!!!! Can't Wait!
(I love you Gray)
