Sorry Dad!! I love you-happy belated birthday

I am such a terrible daughter. I forgot my father's birthday. I even called to make it up to him, but he didn't answer. So, I will explain myself this way...and I'm sure I will get a call from mom, as soon as, she read this. :)

We had been planning a big weekend with friends, so that is mostly what was on my mind, but still no excuse for forgetting his special day. We left on Friday to do some shopping. Here is what we found.

Yes, it is an engagement ring!! I finally decided that it was time that I say yes to Brian's proposals. After over 2 years together and already living as man and wife, it was time. I can't see spending the rest of my life with anyone else. He and I are like soulmates and my friends say that they have never seen me happier. This is not a very good picture of the ring, and I should really put lotion on my hands, they look so dry and old! The ring is a solitaire triangle cut diamond and will be the engagement and wedding all in one. After all, we are older and it is not the first marriage for either of us. We are not planning anything extravagant and haven't really set a date, but it will be sometime this year and will be take place somewhere in our motorcycle travels. I think we may have the spot picked out. Then maybe we will just have a picnic gathering with our friends and family to celebrate this summer. Nothing too expensive or extravagant.