| Thursday, March 15, 2007 |
| The Story |
Okay Okay... I can return to the land of the living long enough to post the story of our engagement... basically, it's a really cute and simple story. It is very Tim & Erica... and why I appreciate Timothy Baerwald so much; he keeps who I am in mind at all times!
Basically; we went for a walk on the train bridge (I was really, really hoping for the big question)... but Tim "got cold" and so we had to leave... as we're walking down the stairs we heard this HUGE bang up ahead...! We look to see what has happened and here there has been a head on collision right beside the weir (hope you all know Saskatoon!).
(SIDENOTE: In Tim's head he had wanted to pretend like we were leaving and propose up on the path by the light that shines on the weir... we had both had the same nightmare of the ring flying off into the flowing river below, and so he wanted to pop the question on flat ground)
So we stand there for a bit quite concerned for the accident - police sirens start going off, ambulances show up, people are helping... it's kind of chaotic.
(SIDENOTE: Tim in his mind starts freaking out about what he's supposed to do now because his plan has completely fallen apart... it'd kinda be inappropriate to propose at that exact moment/place)
So we get in the car and go for something to eat. Tim suggested Burger King... I wanted something a little bit nicer and suggested BP's.
(SIDENOTE: Apparently during this time, Tim is asking himself what he is supposed to do, and how he can ask the big question)
We get to BP's... go in, order and we're both in a bit of a funk, so I pulled out my notebook and we start playing X's and O's. Food comes, I go to put the book away, but Tim asks me to keep it out cuz he has another game in mind. I hand it over to him and he draws a hangman... as soon as he starts writing out the lines, I knew what the puzzle was. I purposely guessed a few letters wrong, but then Tim gives me this look and so I started geussing right. Half way through I kind of mini - hyperventilated. I believe the words; "Timothy Baerwald, if you are messing with me I will drop kick you in the head..." were uttered. :) To which he responded, "Next letter please..."
Upon completion of the puzzle he offered a lovely white box and slid the book and box my way... asking the wonderful question: "Erica, will you marry me...?"
I was unbelievably excited and completely devoid of an appetite at this point in time... we got our food boxed up and went to tell his parents and make all the phone calls that one makes.
I love the simplicity and the wonderfulness of how he went about doing it. His first plan was messed up and so he had to improvise... all in all, we are extremely happy and wedding plans are going very, very well. 89days, 1 hour and 24 minutes. Woot woot! |
posted by Erica @ 5:35 p.m.  |
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That is a most wonderful story. Ken is impressed by Tim's on the fly thinking. Less than three months...how lovely. Continued blessings as you enjoy all the fun of planning. Thanks for posting again, I was beginning to wonder if you were ever coming back!
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Seriously...no SERIOUSLY...that is probably one of the best proposal stories I have heard in a long time. Simply because of the fact that the poor guy's plans were dashed and he was so quick to come up with such an ADORABLE way of popping the question. Like who the heck thinks of hangman off the top of their head!? Tim...you are a genius...a true genius! I just love it and can't stop smiling for you guys. You're both just so dang wonderful!
We love you lots and lots and hope that plans just continue to fall into place!
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It's nice to hear the story. I think Tim did a great job of improvising. Have fun with all the planning!
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I am definitly really happy for you guys!
It was so good when i first heard, so congradulations.
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dear erica... i miss you... and wish you were here with us... happy easter friend... call me sometime if you wish... love you lots and lots...
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That is a most wonderful story. Ken is impressed by Tim's on the fly thinking. Less than three months...how lovely. Continued blessings as you enjoy all the fun of planning. Thanks for posting again, I was beginning to wonder if you were ever coming back!