The Proposal

When I proposed, I wanted to make it something extra-special, something unique and perfect for us, that Andrea would remember for the rest of her life.  I thought of many different ways to do it but decided on one that would take place over 12 days and completely take her by surprise.

I gave Andrea one red rose every day for 12 days. They were special roses like the ones you see above, each made of velvet.  In 11 of the roses, I hid special notes about our relationship and how much I cared for her. On the 11th day (not the 12th, I wanted to REALLY surprise her) I told her I made a cool video on the computer and I wanted her to see it and tell me what she thought of it.

I played the video above and when it came to the point where I asked for her hand in marriage, she turned to look at me.  I was kneeling on the floor next to her with one of the roses.  Instead of a note, though, it contained her Great-Grandmother's platinum and diamond ring.  As you may have figured out, she said yes.