That's right, I am engaged and getting MARRIED! on July 15, 2011!!! I can't believe it. I am getting married in Lake Tahoe! It's going to be beyond gorgeous! :) My family and I have gone to Lake Tahoe for family vacay at least twice a year so it just means so much that I get to have my wedding there. Wedding planning has been beyond stressful so far (it's only been ONE weekend) but I am so excited and happy for this!
The engagement....
Well, I went to Chicago to go see my love graduate from basic training. He is no a US Navy Sailor and I couldn't be more proud! He did it! And he looks so handsome in that uniform, I must say! It was such an amazing feeling to see him march out with his division behind him. I couldn't believe he was right there and no longer separated by thousands of miles. After the ceremony, I ran over to him and pulled him in for a huge hug only to be told "Stop, stop, too much, get off" and him hurrying out of there. I was so hurt/confused... I hadn't seen him in two months and he was telling me to get off of him? :( What happened?!?!?! When we were outside, he explained he can't do any type of PDA while in uniform. He can only escort me. It was very, very difficult to not smother him in kisses right then and there and to only be able to hold on to his arm... but I understood...kind of lol I didn't let go of his arm though that's for sure!
And when we got to the car where no one could see he was in uniform, I got my kisses! Many kisses! He didn't have too much liberty time so we stayed close to base and walked around the mall together and talked. We stopped by this photo booth ...
It was nice to just be with him. BUT I was expecting him to propose that day so everyone noticed my disappointment when we had to drop him back off at the base and my finger still bare. I know how bratty of me to sit there and pout but I immediately thought the worst and thought, he changed and now his plans with me have changed...
The next day he had the whole day to be with us. We picked up at 7 am and drove to downtown Chicago and walked the Navy pier. It was crowded and we saw many other sailors. There was a huge ferris wheel and I really wanted to go on it but honestly didn't think he would be up for it. It was 150 ft high! But he agreed and with a smile said, "Let's go!" I was so excited to overlook the lake and be on the ride with him, having absolutely NO idea what was waiting for me at the very top. We slowly approached 150 ft, feeling like we were on top of the world, taking pictures and laughing when suddenly, he slid off his seat and got down on one knee. I felt my eyes fill with tears and completely forgot where I was... it was just me and him in this world as he asked me, "Will you marry me?" and popped open the box. Completely surprised and at a loss of words, all I could do was nod and whisper "Yes, yes!" as he slid on the ring of my dreams on to my finger. Being in uniform, I knew I wasn't going to get a kiss but being full of surprises, he planted one on me! The people in surrounding carts on the ferris wheel were waving and saying, "Congratulations, congratulations!" I really did feel on top of the world! Needless to say, I had a smile on my face the rest of the day, the rest of the trip, and still to this day. I don't know how he pulled it off! I had already accepted that it just wasn't going to happen, yet. And how he managed to get the ring without me noticing? It was just more perfect than I could have ever, ever imagined. It being totally unexpected was definitely the icing on the cake. What a romantic he is <3
Just TEN more days until I get to finally see Ezekiel Isaiah! :) One week from Thursday I will be getting on a plane to Chicago and be on my way to see him!! One week from Friday, we will be together! I'm so excited...gosh, two months sounded so long! And the day is already almost here! I will admit, time went by pretty fast. It's going to feel so surreal when I see him!!!
I put on some lipstick and sent Ezekiel a kiss!
Got it on the first try! :)
I got another phone call on Friday and got to talk to my love for a whole twenty minutes!! I went for a walk with my mom and dogs and LUCKILY decided to take my phone with me because halfway through the walk... my phone started ringing. I pulled it out of my pocket and saw the area code that he had been calling me from! I was so excited I just stared at the screen and said "It's Ezekiel! It's Ezekiel!" and my mom was all, "Well, ANSWER!" Haha I was so excited that I almost missed the call! I got to have a nice, long conversation with him :) And the day before, I received his letters! Seven of them! I love hearing from him. I miss him so much... 17 more days to go and I will finally see him <3
On Tuesday, I went to the gym like I do everyday. I was working up a sweat and then I saw my phone light up. I was getting a call, "Hello?" and then I heard his voice reply, "Hey babe" My heart stopped and I jumped off the spin bike and ran outside! I couldn't believe it! I was talking to my babe! :) We got to talk for a whole 13 MINUTES!!! So happy to hear from him. Kind of made me miss him even more when he said "Gotta go babe. I love you. Bye" Thirteen minutes was a long time for him to be able to be on the phone, but I wanted to just keep talking to him for hours. Nevertheless, I had a smile on my face the rest of the day! My little Sailor is doing great! <3
Yesterday was exactly a year from when Ezekiel and I shared our first kiss! I have a great memory! We have shared many more since then... Haha!
Ezekiel was able to make his FIRST phone call from boot camp yesterday! Who did he call? ME! I couldn't believe it! I thought for sure he would only call his parents and then have them pass along the message. But... I MISSED the call! I'm still so disappointed! My phone was on silent and he called at about 8 in the morning (it was 11 over there) and when I went to go look at my phone... I was five minutes too late. I had a missed call and a voicemail and I thought it was a wrong number. Then I heard his voice on the message... and instantly started crying. It gets worse... in the message he said "I guess I'll call my parents now" and his parents also missed his call!!! My baby didn't get to talk to anybody when he was finally able to make a call! :( I feel so horrible... he must feel sad too. He sounded sad on the messages he left on my phone and their phone. My phone will always be on LOUD now! I will not miss another call from my love!
And I am BEYOND happy!!! I finally heard from him! I feel so so so much better just getting that one letter. It is amazing what one letter can do :) From the way he wrote his letter, it sounds like he hasn't received any of mine yet. He says he wasn't allowed to write any letters until that day (it's dated 26 Feb.) so maybe he wasn't allowed to receive his letters yet as well. I hope he gets to read them soon because I have sent out at LEAST 20 letters! I know he needs to hear words of encouragement. The relief I felt after reading his, he needs to feel that way too. Poor guy...it's his only source of entertainment over there! Lol. I just finished writing him a letter...
Yes, two full pages. I like to write...and I am very detailed so he doesn't miss out on a single thing I am doing!
My first letter from him...
Front and back... impressive!
BUT... it was a small paper! Haha I was surprised at how long it was though when I first opened it up! Then I remembered this was his first letter he was able to write and was catching me up on the past few weeks. Sounds like he is doing just fine over there and is still alive! Lol. I was looking up plane tickets today planning my trip to Chicago for his graduation. I am so excited to go! Can't wait to see his beautiful smile. Better wear waterproof makeup... I know there will be plenty of tears! Just a little over a month until I see him. Counting down those days!
