the engagement
for weeks lesa and i have been talking about and planning out our wedding, but it was kind of awkward because weren’t engaged and we weren’t going to be until she met my family. or at least that’s what i told her.
she planned to come out to seattle march 15-20 and go to portland to met my sister then off to fairbanks for easter to meet mom and dad. but she was wanting to plan and get going our our wedding planning so i decided to move up the engagement.
weeks ago i pulled aside one of our p-i photographers, josh, and asked if he wanted to be a part of my engagement plot. he agreed.
on friday march 16 i had josh staged at gasworks park at 10 a.m. with us to follow soon after. lesa and i arrived at gasworks and as i began walking up the hill to the meeting spot i saw josh and knew everything was going to be ok. we got to the top and walked past him to the view point. lesa and i talked for a bit and then josh approached her.
“i’m here talking a few pictures of the city and would like to have a few people in my shot. so would you mind being in the picture?”
lesa said yes. josh backed away and began shooting. after a few short stories i turned to lesa, grabbed her hands and told her i brought her here for another reason. i got down on one knee. reached down and grabbed the ring and she began to realize what was about to happen. i presented the ring and asked her if she would marry me.
i don’t remember much after that. there was some crying, some kissing and some hugging. while we were kissing she realizes josh is still taking pictures and asked me if i knew this guy and i then introduced lesa to josh. josh took a few more shots and left us. we stayed they for a few minutes soaking in every detail. it was the most perfect day.
and she did say yes.
March 17th, 2007 at 5:50 am
All single women of the world wring your hands in despair today, as the last available good guy has been claimed! Congratulations to you Lesa on reeling him in!
We wish you both nothing but the best and look forward to celebrating with you!
Grace & Scott
March 17th, 2007 at 9:24 am
OK, so I just got your email, and I just looked at your blog and I just looked at your pictures and I’m all teary-eyed here in front of the computer and just so happy for you!
I sit next to a guy at Amazon who’s following the tournament but it’s just not the same as having my bro Jim around.
Yay for you! Lesa’s a lucky gal.
March 17th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Let us be the first to congratulate you (in the form of a comment on your blog.)
Congratulations!
Cindy and Daryl
March 17th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Approval granted—who’s the giant person in the pix with the good looking chick????
March 18th, 2007 at 6:46 am
Robyn told me yesterday, but it was neat to read about your version (especially since you were there!) Congratulations, I wish you and Lesa all the best, you are both incredible people. It’s great to see how God brought you guys together!!
March 19th, 2007 at 3:24 am
Congratulations Jimmy! That is an awesome engagement and to have it all captured on film will be a memory to cherish! I wish you and Lesa all the luck in the world, you both seem very happy!
March 19th, 2007 at 7:21 am
hip hip hooray!
thanks making me the first place to visit on the ‘post-engagement pitstop o’ loooo-vve’. what a great birthday gift… A SISTER!
love ya both,
sis
March 19th, 2007 at 7:52 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I know how happy you both make each other!!! You both deserve it!!! From Steph & Andy
March 19th, 2007 at 11:31 am
I am so happy for both of you!!! Many heartfelt congrats- Lesa is a lucky girl and I am sure you are one lucky guy.
Much Love,
Jennie
March 20th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Jim,
I am SO incredibly pleased and happy for you. Congratulations Jim Bob!
Dory
March 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Congratulations! We are so happy for you! I’m sure that your mom and dad are thrilled. The next time you come through Vancouver, please stop we would love to meet Lesa.
We love you,
Clay & Kathy