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EVEN MORE NEW AND EXCITING THINGS!!!!
If you're my friend on Myspace, this is the same post as my blog entry. If you're not on Myspace, boyyy have I got some news for you!!!
I'm ENGAGED!!!! <3 [And still in shock, and completely thrilled and excited!!!!]
Matty proposed on 1/19/07. Here's how it all went down:
On Friday, we [Matt's parents, sister, grandparents, aunt, and my mom and my sister Sarah] went to Matt's police academy graduation yesterday. He looked so handsome and professional. The audience watched as each squad, which consisted of about 10-12 guys, got their diplomas and had family members or chiefs pin their badges on them. Matt was in the fourth squad, the last group to go. He said that he wanted his father, a Sherborn cop, to pin him, and that my job was to give him a kiss and take his diploma back to his seat. I didn't think anything of it, because that's what most of the other guys did. So I walked up to him all cheery and said, "How ya doin', handsome?" And I told him I was proud and gave him a kiss and a hug. His dad finished pinning him and I said bye and started walking away. As I turned away, he grabbed my hand and pulled me back toward him. All I could think was, hmm I gave him a kiss goodbye... what am I forgetting? He got down on one knee in front of EVERYONE, and said, "Will you marry me?" and slipped a diamond ring on my finger. [I'm crying right now thinking about this... probably for the fourth time today]. I immediately started to bawl my eyes out and shake uncontrollably and ask him over and over again, "Are you serious? Are you serious, Matt?!" until I realized that I should probably say YES! And I did. I grabbed onto him and kissed him and hugged him, and the audience started 'awwwing' and clapping for us. He had a big grin on his face, and I had to leave him to walk back to my seat until the end of the ceremony. When I got to my seat, I was sobbing to the point where it was hard to breathe. My mom and Sarah were laughing and said that they had known since a little before Christmas when Matt called my mom to ask for her permission (Yes! He's a gentleman too!). Sneaky, sneaky people. Apparently my mom's entire side of the family knew, Matt's nana had the ring stored at her house so I wouldn't accidentally stumble upon it, and Matt's family all knew. I'm so surprised no one let it slip... and that I was so completely in the dark about it. I honestly thought it would be another year, when we had time to put a little money away. He got me good!! Anyway, that's my story. I hope to soon have the video of the proposal up on myspace. Matt's aunt and our friend Zay both have clips of it. I have one on my camera that my sister took but it's really shaky and you mostly just hear the audience cheering. So I won't post it until I have something better. Also, the pics didn't come out that great from the ceremony. We're hoping to get some better ones posted soon. I hope you enjoyed. I'm so happy!! I love Matt soo much and I get all choked up thinking about our future together and being his wife. Holy emotional rollercoaster of a weekend!!! Two great celebrations- Matt being an official Holliston cop and us being engaged!!! <3
Here are some pics to accompany the post:
My handsome man marching in:
Part of the graduating class:
Right after I said YES!! Look at his grin <3
Crying my EYES OUT back at my seat!! [Happy tears :)]
The happy couple the next day at Matt's party:
Again:
Anddd again:
Absolutely smitten:
The ring [I'm having trouble getting a clear pic with the digital cam... it's too sparkly to catch it right, but it's a 3-stone princess cut on a platinum band]:
Hope you enjoyed!! I'm sooooo happy!!! :)
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(Anonymous)
2007-01-21 21:29
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Oh my what a story! I am so happy for you!! I wanted to call, but I don't have your number (only your mom's in Stoneham). Congratulations!!
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(Anonymous)
2007-01-25 08:50
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Your ring is beautiful!! If you try taking it in real light or under light inside it might come out better. Jason and I had trouble taking ring pictures in the beginning also. But, don't get discurraged....take lots more!! I want to see lots more of your beautiful hand with your new ring!!!
Ohh, when we go into boston to order our bands you two should come with us! Band shopping is fun:-) We are going to Cartier, Barmakian, and E.B. Horn (Both in the Jewlers Building at Down Town Crossing). I think we are going next month. We can look wherever you want!!
I was thinking about you all day yesterday after I found out. Ohhh, I even told Taryn (cause we still work together) and she said "ohh, that's great. i'm gonna stay single forever" Ugh! But, I just wanted to brag for you!!
Have fun showing off your ring and everyone focusing one you!
Love,
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(Anonymous)
2007-01-31 10:55
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congratulations JGro! the man is sweet, the ring is adorable... and you deserve it all. I'm so happy for you! (Reply to this) (Thread) |
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