We're Engaged!

[Yes, I am indeed wearing a short-sleeved shirt in January. San Diego, gotta love it.]

After 6.5 years together, the Boy finally popped the question over the holidays after a night walk on the beach at the Hotel del Coronado. He surprised me with a night at the hotel and a gargantuan Sunday brunch at the Crown Room. I took pictures there too--I'll recap all the tasty details soon!

I am so excited and cannot wait for this next chapter of our lives. I also can't wait to put all of my [very] useful wedding research to good use!

And the ring? Oh my the ring! I can't stop staring at it. It was made by the very talented Sarah Perlis. I tend to look at it every 15 seconds because it's so beautiful.

Wow. We're engaged! I'm getting married!