After 10 years of sharing my life with Rob, I proposed to him last night when we stayed overnight at a historical inn located just outside of Toronto in Elora. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary and it will also be his birthday tomorrow.
Many of the older members here know that we have lived common-law for the last while because I didn't want to get married. I've always been unconventional in my life and I wanted to be the one who proposed to my man, rather than the other way around.Rob actually wanted to propose so many times, but I told him I wasn't ready..... ....well now I am!
I was lucky that my co-worker was able to get me the ring so Rob didn't have any hint of my proposal. He really is my soul mate and has added so much to my life. The last couple of years have been difficult and with the recent events in the world I wanted him to know now that my heart is for him alone.
Of course, I was all emotional when I proposed and couldn't keep back the tears. Rob had some difficulty understanding what I was saying last night because I was blubbering so bad!Rob was actually surprised, but he had his own surprise because he was going to ask me to marry him on our 'official' anniversary in October (I combined our anniversary with Rob's birthday so I could pop the question when we went to Elora). I guess great minds think alike?
Of course, a thread wouldn't be complete without pictures! Please accept my apologies for their large size since I just came home and am about to go to bed.
We had reservations at a 100 year old mill in a small town about 2 hours north-west from Toronto. It is located right beside the Grand River and the conservation areas. It's absolutely beautiful and also has unique shopping. If you want to read more, check here
Here is the entrance to the mill:
When we arrived, there were two surprises waiting for us. Rob received some delicious baked goods for his birthday celebration and both of us received a card and some chocolate truffles for our anniversary celebration. Compliments of the Inn
When we made it to our room, we couldn't get over the view. We were right on the river! Here is a pic of the room, complete with wood beams:
And check out these views! We had two windows that looked over the river:
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