26 May, 2010

levi's proposal


the day levi proposed - monday, 17 may, 2010

that morning, we woke up late and took a walk to get coffee and breakfast. it's one of my favorite things to do.

then, i put on what i like to call the "world's happiest outfit." it has everything - yellow, polka dots, ruffles, sparkle, a big flower, tights. it's almost obscenely cheerful. i love it.



next stop - the grocery store to pick up food for a picnic.


then we parked our car in our old neighborhood downtown & walked to the bus stop.

we took the bus to the queen mary like we used to do in the olden (super poor) days.


next up, picnic on one of the decks. we basically took the whole thing over & acted like we owned the place. there wasn't really anyone there. levi had his iPod out playing music. it was really fun.




we read our bible together after our picnic.


followed by a little dancing & goofing around.


then we walked around the ship, taking pictures, playing, being silly.


we ended up in a really scenic part of the boat. there was no one around. it was a really gloomy, cold day (my favorite weather actually).


i was taking pictures of us, and i noticed levi was breathing kind of funny. i had a bit of an idea what was about to happen, so i gave him the camera back to put in his pocket. he started saying really sweet things. then he pulled my ring out of his pocket (some advil came out with it too - haha!), got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. i, of course, said yes! i pulled him back up to hug and kiss me. then i pushed him back down so he could put the ring on my finger. :) a really nice man walked by after and asked if we wanted him to take our picture. this is the picture he took:


if you look closely, you can see that both our eyelashes are wet from crying.

afterwards, we drank champagne at the observation bar and called everyone. then it was time to get back on the bus and go celebrate with my family.

(we took this picture right after i finished doing the "all the single ladies" dance, flashing my ring all over the place.)

it was perfect. i can't believe we've only been engaged for a week! it feels like forever.

27 comments:

  1. aww i'm so happy for you! congratulations! so exciting!

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  2. that is so great. what a great memory you made!

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  3. awwww...congratulations! You two make such a happy and beautiful couple! may god continuously bless you =)

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  4. I literally have goose bumps. So sweet!

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  5. So sweet. Congrats, again. I'm so happy for you guys. It changes everything and nothing (in a good way) all at the same time. xoxo!

    Kathleen

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  6. Sounds like a perfect day! Congratulations again - can't wait to read about the wedding! :)

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  7. CONGRATS! Yay marriage! What a sweeet story!

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  8. that's so sweet... congrats jasmine!

    ps. that sandwich looks awesome! :)

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  9. oh, wow! That is so wonderful. Did you know he was going to propose that day when you put on the "happiest (most adorable) outfit"??

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  10. This is the most perfect thing I've ever heard. I'm so so so happy!

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  11. Aww....what a wonderful proposal!
    And that outfit is too cute.
    Here is a cute blog of the British girl I was telling you about: http://conversationpieces.co.uk/weddingnesday/
    She has a link for all of her wedding posts. I am not sure if her ideas are all seasons or not but I thought I would share. xo

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  12. My parents had their wedding reception on the Queen Mary. :) I'm so glad to hear your sweet story! I cannot wait to see the dress.

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  13. How perfect! Also, love that outfit!

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  14. Amazing! :) Congrats AGAIN!

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  15. awwwwwww. love your wet eyelashes.

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  16. so adorable!!! im so happy for you both :)

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  17. best story ever - I love it! congratulations :) xxxx

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  18. what a fabulous story! Thank you so much for sharing! That's a fantastic day, and man that bread looks delicious! I love being a small town girl but I pictures from lovely ladies like you and think how exciting the city life might be!

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  19. Congratulations!!!!! We just hit the 5 month mark for our wedding this past weekend :) We're actually right in the middle of the proposal and the wedding because the proposel was Dec. 25 and the wedding will be Oct. 23! :) It goes fast!!! Enjoy being engaged and take the time to enjoy the whole process. :) Like an entire day to create a wedding registry, but of course only after a nice breakfast at your fav restraunt and a trip to get some coffee :)

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  20. okay, this is seriously beautiful. my boyfriend wanted to go on a mission for our church before we got married; sometimes the wait seems so heartbreaking, but when i read this post this morning it gave me so much hope and joy! thanks so much for sharing :) i love you guys together! you look so happy!

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  21. p.s. your happy outfit is ADORABLE!

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  22. that sounds like the most perfect day ever. picnics, pretty outfits, bible reading, dancing, goofing off and engagement rings...yes please!

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  23. Oh goodness! Awwwwwwwwwwe, is all I can think ^_^
    What a happy couple a lovely people!

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  24. omg! what a wonderful story!!!

    soo perfect.

    soooooo happy for you both!

    huuugs!

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  25. Hi Jasmine...

    Sorry that I've been lurking to long and not commenting.. but I wanted to congratulate you both and wish you all the best for a very lovely life together!! I LOVED this post and esp. the two pics with both of you... I got all teary-eyed myself!!

    Hugs,
    Leesa

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  26. oh jasmine jasmine. you are so beautiful. wonderful story. so relaxed and happy!

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  27. congratulations! you guys are an adorable-looking couple - you can see how in love you are! and you have great hair. and I'm glad he didn't try to put advil on your finger.

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