7 Years Ago Today I Told This Woman I Wanted to be With Her the Rest of My Life
But first I had to torture her a bit.
Heidi (@heidalicious for all you twitterfolk), you are the absolute best. If April 1, 2002 had never happened, my world woudn’t exist- I wouldn’t have any of the things that bring me so much joy and I definately wouldn’t be who I am. You are the best friend I could imagine, the most loving, caring, supportive, fun human on the planet- and one ferocious lay.
Seven years ago, I decided that April Fools was the day I must propose to Heidi- if you know us, then you know that no other day would do. New Years is cliche. Halloween isn’t romantic enough. And Arbor Day, well, it’s already got so much going on.
I took Heidi to our favorite restaurant- this really cool Leboneese place run in a converted house, by a family that basically adopted us b/c we went there so much. They had given us half the place- I set up a spot with a table cloth, candles, the whole deal. It was pimp, in a cute way.
So the moment comes- I grab Heidi’s hand somewhere after the hummus plate & kibbeh, but before the mint tea. I looked in her eyes and began telling her how much our three years of dating had meant to me. Looking at her, it was so easy to see why I wanted this so badly- she’s perfect. You won’t find a sweeter, stronger, more passionate person on the planet. Especially not one with a booty like that. Serious, it could start a war or a religion.
So, the owner of the place brings out a tray with this custom wooden ringbox that I’d kept for years for this moment. “I’ve wanted to give you this for a while.” I pause- she gulps. I open the box.
“I got you this necklace! Do you like it?”
I know! I’m such an asshole! Like the perfect woman she is, Heidi picks it up and begins to put it on- cherishing it but visably shaken. I can’t let this go on.
“That’s actually not it, though.”
I pull out another ring box and put it in front of her. I open it.
“Matching earrings!”
At this point Heidi should have poured both of the candles in my lap and left with the Restaurant owner. He actually came over to congratulate us, since he didn’t quite get what I was doing. I told Heidi I had no idea what he meant. At this point, she’s putting the earrings in and crying just a little- she held up incredibly well.
Well, we rushed out of the restaurant and up into the Sandia foothills (Abq, NM), where my crack team of technicians had set up a little gazebo at the best spot to watch the sun set. Flowers along the path, memorable things framed waiting there- the whole nine yards. It was gorgeous. I got on the knee, she forgave me for the false attempts, we cried and headed to the massive engagement party waiting for us.
I love you, Princess Bunny Bear. I can’t believe you said yes, but it makes me all excited and teary whenever I think that you did.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
You’ve just confirmed that i’m the luckiest person on earth. Happy Engagement Anniversary Edo! I love you!
April 1st, 2009 at 10:34 am
An inspiration to all. Love you guys.
April 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am
Woooo! You guys make me want to puke rainbows.
…princess bunny bear, lol
April 1st, 2009 at 11:17 am
It’s nice to see that romance is not dead in Reno (not that I’m doing a whole lot on my end with a woman who is also “out of my league”).
That’s a super cool tribute, Ed. You guys are clearly both lucky to have each other.
April 1st, 2009 at 11:20 am
It’s been 7 years?
April 1st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Congratulations, guys!
April 1st, 2009 at 11:53 am
Great/real story Ed. Thanks for sharing. Congrats to you guys on 7 years.
April 1st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
btw am i drunk in all those pictures? hm.
April 1st, 2009 at 12:52 pm
That’s beautiful.. never knew the story.. Ed you are an asshole LOL! But a lucky one !
April 1st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
You are one lucky man Edward and quite the romancer. Congrats!
April 1st, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I just cried. I’m not even into this sort of cheesy love story…but I’m sitting in the school computer lab with little tears on my cheeks. BEST.
April 1st, 2009 at 2:55 pm
SHMOOOOOOP!
April 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I didn’t pick you to be so romantic, Ed. That’s pretty impressive. Congrats to you both, and happy seventh birthday to your engagement ring.
April 1st, 2009 at 4:58 pm
A beautiful day today for a beautiful partnership! May the sunset be just as spectacular for you both as you embark on the next 7…
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
You darlings are SO cute. Yeah, ten out of ten for the uber-thinking ahead and best engagement setup evar.
April 1st, 2011 at 9:59 am
Sounds exactly like something Glenn would do. I hope he doesn’t read this post hahaha. Congrats, you guys!
April 1st, 2011 at 10:03 am
of ALL the pictures, you choose these ones. thats alright. i’m not scuuuuuured.
April 1st, 2011 at 10:13 am
Awwwww!! I fucking love you guys!
April 1st, 2011 at 10:27 am
Arbor Day, ha. Well said Ed. Congrats Adkinses.
April 1st, 2011 at 10:53 am
I’ve only had the pleasure of hearing parts of that story in the past. You guys are so precious. Love you both so much, congratulations!
April 1st, 2011 at 11:58 am
Yahoooo!!! Happy Fun! Fools in love & I love it!!!
April 1st, 2011 at 7:49 pm
So very happy for both of you.