darling so it goes

I was out and about for hours hating every minute of the crowded outdoor mall- realizing I forgot my visa at home- and knowing poor Brody was exhausted and ready for his nap. (So was I).  So it was unbelievably delightful to come home and round the corner to this beautiful scene.

This picture strip was from Orlando, Florida almost 4 years ago!  Tony has kept it in his jeep since then.  I turned it over to find the most beautiful letter ever.  I love that man.

I dolled myself up and adorned my ears with some new studs Tony gifted to me...eeeee!

See?

He also got me some camera stuff!  Woot! (I did stuff for him too but this post will be long enough :p)

At five fifteen on the dot he whisked me away for a romantic surprise.

 

He told me we were going to walk uphill- and be ready.  The night I met Tony we sat upon a hill over looking city lights.  The night he proposed we sat on a hill overlooking city lights. And that's what we did that night.  I love it.  He picked a hill so we could be by ourselves to enjoy the sunset.

We got up there and had a half hour before the sun went down.  I took pictures.  I still don't have my camera! (Soon.  Next week, if I'm lucky...the wait is slowly killing me).  But I do love my trusty powershot.  There was a round cement seat at the top- so we sat there cuddled in a blanket.  I was happy enough with that- and hearing all the beautiful things Tony said to me.  But I should've known that wasn't all...

Tony pulled out some bubbly (Martinelli's) and we toasted.  I copied him with my first part about "to eternity" and added, "and litters of children"  Tony hesitated at that last part. haha! so I changed it to "continued happiness".  Life is really wonderful as his wife.

I was very much pleased with that half hour atop that hill.  It kept getting better! and more time flew..  I was looking around at everything and when I looked back Tony was standing up asking me for this dance.  Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis was playing, then some Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, and Nat King Cole... I about died.  The beautiful sunset, the city lights... and being with Tony was just so special.

Then off we went to try out Tia Rosa.  It was an hour wait but worth it!  Did you happen to see me there?  I wouldn't be surprised.  About half of Mesa was there it seemed.

(picture via Google ..crappy photo...I forgot to take a picture)

We went home and then fell asleep during a movie.

I absolutely love valentines day.. Tony knows this.. he always makes it special.

This little desert life has been good to me.  I'm so blessed.