That's right, folks. We're getting hitched.
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:10 pm, on our way to grab lunch at Nick's Crispy Tacos, Jeff (and his unwashed bedhead) stopped on the sidewalk in the middle of Polk Street and asked me to marry him.
"Are you serious?" I asked.
He nodded and I said yes.
Then we went and ate lunch. He had a chicken taco and a veggie taco Nick's way and I had a taco salad with grilled fish. One day I might want to know that, so I'm writing it down.
When we got home, I put on my great-grandmother's sister's engagement ring. What good is being engaged if you can't shout it to the world with a shiny rock on your fourth finger?
The long term plan is to design a ring around this diamond and some of the stones from Jeff's mom's engagement ring and so we're off to go window shopping today for ideas.
...and they lived happily ever after!!!
Posted by: mom | March 09, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Congratulations on the fantastic news, and best wishes to you both for a happy and prosperous future together!
Posted by: NS | March 09, 2008 at 04:36 PM
How nice is that? Congratulations.
Happy planning!
Posted by: cookiecrumb | March 09, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Congratulations, Catherine! Remember all those times we dressed the Barbies up in their wedding clothes? I bet your wedding will be way more tasteful:)
Posted by: Maureen | March 09, 2008 at 05:18 PM
YAY! I can't wait to hear more of the plans!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 09, 2008 at 05:35 PM
yayayay! what a good thing! i can't wait for the party; i mean, wedding!
must go rewatch man stroke woman: wedding cake.
Posted by: Sara | March 09, 2008 at 07:23 PM
YAAAAYYY!! I just happened to drop by your site today and am so glad I did! I'm so excited for you and Jeff and can't wait to hear more about it. With this being the year of "beauty" I'm sure a BEAUTIFUL wedding is underway!
Posted by: M | March 09, 2008 at 07:29 PM
I'm all happy and jealous* at the same time!
*what - you didn't know I fancy** the pants off Jeff?
**just kidding just jealous cos I remain an old spinster as usual.
woot - love you - so happy for you! yay!
Posted by: sam | March 09, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy married life as much as I have for the last 3 1/2 years!
Posted by: jennywenny | March 09, 2008 at 09:14 PM
This is by far the best news of 2008:)!
Love you both.
Posted by: Joy | March 09, 2008 at 09:41 PM
CONGRATS!!!! That is wonderful, wonderful news.
Posted by: Mina | March 10, 2008 at 05:35 AM
Congratulations, Catherine! You two are perfect together. Can't wait for the upcoming "bridezilla" posts...
Posted by: Jennifer Jeffrey | March 10, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Catherine: what sweet and heartwarming news. Congratulations on finding and growing love in this world.
Posted by: Tana | March 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Yippeeeeeee! Best Wishes!
This is so exciting.
(I wrote this yesterday and it didn't show up ... must have closed my browser before the word verification)
Posted by: jen maiser | March 10, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Cool! Being married is way fun. Welcome to the party.
Posted by: Amy Sherman | March 11, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Too cool!
You guys rock - and your rock also rocks...
Posted by: Chubby | March 11, 2008 at 06:48 PM
congratulations catherine - the very best to you both!
Posted by: alison | March 12, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Woohoo! Congratulations. Will we have to start calling you Mrs. Food Musings? Or Mrs. [insert name of Jeff's music blog here]?
Posted by: brett | March 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Yippie, skippy! What lovely news.
I'm delighted for you both--bring on the champange!
A Food Musings wedding, I love it.
Posted by: Tea | March 12, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Yaaaaaay!
Posted by: malachy walsh | March 12, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Congrats!
Posted by: Cindy Harris | March 13, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Congrats to you both. I hope your wedding is as special as Elizabeths and mine was last year. My only advice for the wedding is to remember it is your day and you are getting married. Everything else is gravy. So have fun. Give a call if you need any info.
Posted by: bill | March 13, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Very funny photo, and congratulations : )
Posted by: elarael | March 15, 2008 at 10:19 PM
OK, I'm breaking my blog diet, because I have to say CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so excited for you and Jeff! The photo is fantastic and I'm excited to read all of the forthcoming wedding adventures.
Woot! Woot!
Posted by: Tiffany | March 17, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | March 18, 2008 at 12:54 PM
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!
this is making me so utterly happy! and happy for you and happy for Jeff! yeah!
and now, finally, i can just continue assuming that you are married, like I thought a long time ago.
many cheers! and all deliciousness your way!
Posted by: shuna fish lydon | March 24, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Tiny Dancer, I'm so very happy for you! Enjoy the anticipation. Love you, K
Posted by: Karen Estey | March 25, 2008 at 05:26 PM
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
Zow.
Happiness is this! Happiness is knowing and hearing, and hoping to give you a big hug when I see you next.
{I wrote this yesterday but something mysterious appeared to have happened...}
Posted by: shuna fish lydon | March 26, 2008 at 02:12 PM
I really wish you would wear that on your middle finger. Marriage is awesome! The most fun and love I have ever had. Congrats and enjoy!
Posted by: Liz | April 10, 2008 at 11:56 AM