My husband...

[LaraMN]

worked some extra odd jobs (unbeknownst to me) so he could surprise me with this, which was a type of ring I'd admired MONTHS ago, but never expected him to buy me. The way he bought it means the world to me. I can't believe he remembered I liked them and went to so much effort to get it for me. He's not much for mushy, sentimental outpourings, but I guess he thinks about me, anyway. :loveya:

[miss_american_pie]

1. Awwww

How very sweet. Special occasion?

[LaraMN]

5. No occassion.

I was just joking awhile back that he'd better get me a present, for picking up the slack around here while he was chronically absent during the home show. He knew I was entirely kidding, but used it as an excuse to give me the ring. I thought maybe he'd pick me up a couple amaretto truffles or something, not this!

[auntAgonist]

2. what a guy!!

Lucky you Lara, I'm sure he thinks the world of you. He's one special guy, a keeper for sure. great looking ring too.

My husband gave me a wedding ring for Christmas, never in my wildest dreams did I think he'd do that. He is VERY non traditional and definately not the mushy type :) sentimental yes.

Enjoy your gift!
:hug:

:loveya:

aA

[LaraMN]

7. Thanks!

We don't really have space in our budget for things like this, which is why he did the much-detested odd jobs for extra money. It was so thoughtful, and I'm touched by the lengths he went to in order to do something special for me. He's a really good guy.

[azmouse]

3. It's beautiful!

Is that mystic topaz? I have earring that look like that.

[LaraMN]

9. Yes, it is! I love mystic topaz.

He even picked a cut and setting he knew I'd like. It's very cool and beautiful!

[SOteric]

I guess this means that

someone in your house isn't all that mad at you, and you're not looking for a sofa to sleep on after all.

[LaraMN]

10. Lol!

Only the kids were mad at me, that day. He wasn't home to have the opportunity to witness my offensiveness.

[DS1]

4. Sleeping aid for the kid tonight I'll bet

:D

[LaraMN]

11. Yeah, probably!

He's no dummy.:P

[swag]

6. So nice.

Sounds like a good egg, your man.

[LaraMN]

12. He is a good guy.

We don't always connect like we should, because we're very different and busy with kids and such, but I know he loves me- ring or not.

[Cathyclysmic]

8. How sweet

What type of stone?

[LaraMN]

13. Mystic topaz.

It's kind of purply-green and really different. I'm not much of a diamond girl (fortunately for him) I like more unique stones.

[Cathyclysmic]

16. Very nice

I could not place it the gem. I'm not a diamond person, either. I have this strange fascination with black pearls.

[Midlodemocrat]

14. How sweet of him.

I think he's a keeper.

:hug:

[LaraMN]

15. Yeah, probably.

He tolerates me and my rabid mood swings, so that earns him alot of points right off the bat. Plus, he's kinda' cute and I like his butt. :D

[jukes]

17. well

i guess you'll just about have to...

(quote from family guy about the "diamond" commercials.)

[AirmensMom]

18. Oh, a sparkly!

That's pretty ... and what a sweet husband you have! :loveya: :hug:

[jukes]

19. def true!

was a very sweet surprise!

[MissMillie]

20. You mean.... your husband doesn't have a fatal allergy to jewelry stores?

I thought most men did....

(every man I've ever dated does....)

[Shine]

21. Lovely ring, Lara. You got a keeper in that man of yours.

:thumbsup:

[SeattleGirl]

22. What a thoughtful thing for your husband to do for you!

And what a beautiful ring!