Of Being Engaged...

Dear Readers,

As I told you all, I proposed to Sara Davis on January 6 and became officially engaged to her.

As an engagement gift the members of my church gave us a session with a professional photographer, also a member of church, so that we could have quality portraits to remember this time by. Kristin Espinosa, at Elias Photography, did a masterful job. It was a lot of fun during the session and the outcome is simply marvelous. This particular shot is our favorite and is going to be our official engagement portrait.



Evidenced from the picture, the proof is in the pudding. I strongly suggest using Kristin (if you can) for any photographic needs that you have.

Part of my proposal 'scheme' was tossing aside the cheap, velvet covered metal box that Sara's ring came in. The diamond was given to me when I was fifteen by my Grandmom, for the purpose to which it went, and once I became sure of Sara I set about having it set. A local jeweler named Morgan Shaw (Morgan's Jewelry on 105 Extension) performed the work. To plug another local business...if you have any jewelry needs, new purchases, custom work, repairs, etc. go see Morgan.

Anyway, I wanted Sara's ring to have more of a personal touch from me, so I discarded the box and made my own ringbox. I used the velvet insert from the original box and built the box around it. I present herewith:



She was, and still is, quite pleased. The ring fits her well.

Regards,

Jonathan