We're taking the plunge!!
 

Tom and I are engaged!

We went to Santa Barbara for a getaway between ye olde job and job nouveau, and when we ducked in a store there to peer at rings, he finally found the one he'd been searching for. And I was in love with it too-- an incredibly beautiful Ceylon sapphire (rare because most companies no longer buy stones from a country in conflict, and this one was from before that.) He bought it on the spot.

I figured he was going to hang onto it for some unspecified time... but we were holding hands as we walked under the store's threshold, and I kept going as he stayed put... so I tumbled back into his arms, and he proposed right there, on the lovely Santa Barbara paseo. I tried to respond, but like our kitty Lillian when she's overcome, I meowed but nothing came out! Once I got my senses back, I sputtered "yes" several times. (And totally cried, but he wiped my tears.)

Despite all above appearances to the contrary, we are neither going into this fearing for our lives, or with our eyes closed. We are mid-bliss, and once we stop floating we'll probably have more details cemented. For now we're just excited to have the rest of our lives to look ridiculous together on water rides-- and we wanted to share the good news with all of you.

Wishing you all the love we're feeling now--
Heidi and Tom

Congrats! There is no better path in life then loving someone, being loved, and sharing your lives together.

Oh yay! Congrats!

Awwwwww, how fer totally awesome! Mazel-tov, you two. Soooo happy for you both.



Oh, love makes me feel so giddy.

Well, I've already told you this on the phone but it bears repeating.

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are just sooooo happy for both of you!!!:cheers: :snap:

MEOW!!!!


:D

(Congratulations!!!!!!! I'm very happy for you both!!:cheers::snap::cheers: ).

Wow! Big happy hugs and congrats! :D :snap: :snap:

Yipee! You guys are such a great couple. Congratulations!!!!

WellL, I'm STILL smiling from hearing the news a bit earlier. I can't WAIT to celebtrate with the soon-to-be Bride and Groom at the Cemetery.

Bride and Groom! I love the sound of it and it couldn't be directed at a more wonderful couple.

Congratulations! Love you guys!

That's wonderful, you two!

Now, let me get this straight, you're getting married on the Jurassic Park ride?

Heidi and Tom!! :) Huzzah!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

YAYAYAY!

Congratulations!!!

Oh, now this is just the best news! Congratulations you two! :D

Mazel-tov! That's great! Congrats congrats congrats! :)

{{{{{{{LSPE}}}}}}} I'm so happy for you!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations!

Awesome!:cheers:

Congratulations! :cheers:

Congratulations!!! I am so incredibly happy for you guys I am actually crying....

:cheers: and best wishes to you both!

Very cool! congrats!

Cool! May the first 17 years of your marriage be as happy as mine has been.

EEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! I'm SO happy for you guys!!! Let me repeat, EEEEEEEEE!!! :D

Tom: "Did you have to say 'plunge'?!"
Heidi: "Yeeeeehaaaaaw!"

This is wonderful news!!



Congratulations:cheers:

WooHoo! Congratulations! :D

Congrats!!! We all knew this was coming from the very beginning. You two are a wonderful couple. :cheers:

Don't let anyone bug you on when, where, what about the dress - tell 'em to eff off. :evil: I can't wait to buy you two some swanky stuff!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to two beautiful, loving & deserving people!

Best Wishes!! :snap: :snap:

~A :)

Congratulations!

Here's to a wonderful life together:cheers:

I think this whole thread is so romantic. :sigh:

Except no ponchos for the wedding...
:D

Congratulations you two!!!!!!!!!!

Like CP said, we all knew this was comming from the start.

:cheers:!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!

This is the best news of my day!!!!

I am SOOOOOOO happy for you two!!! :D

Much love to the two of you! I am very happy for your news, and wish you nothing but the best.
The two of you are bright spots in my Disney life... Heidi has been a rock for me without even knowing it.

May you both enjoy the bliss this great joining has brought you, and will continue to bring you.
Congratulations!
(I'm with CP, cant wait to buy you something swanky)

high fives all around.:cheers:

Wow! Big congrats to the two of you!! Best wishes!!!! YAY!!

Congratulations!!! The best of everything for you both!!!

{and many threads telling of your plans...;) }

Awww, thank you all for your kind words! You make us feel all the warmer and fuzzier and happier (though it's hardly possible! We are practically fuzzballs on the sun!)

We promise no ponchos (and no 'zilla behavior, and no more than one thread every so often!)

Both of us are very happy to be a part of this swell community. Thank you all for being such good friends.

And many thanks from me to all of you for your kind words and good wishes. We are lucky to have you all in our lives and in our web browsers.

Congratulations to you both!:cheers:

Congrats!

Congratulations!

Woohoo! Congratulations!:)

Late to the game, but congratulations! Marriage has been good to me, and I hope the same for the two of you. :) :) :)

OMG... How did I miss this?!? (Thank you CP for linking to this thread in the Couples thread.)

Congratulations to the two of you. As was mentioned earlier, it seemed inevitable; it is obvious that you are so happy together!