Feb 12, 2009

Oh, My Valentine - Gorgeous Ring, Old Hands


I was having a leisurely, lazy afternoon - I must admit still in my PJ's at 1:00! My dear hubby marched in the room with instructions - "Get your clothes on, we're going out." Well, ok then! So I quickly dressed and did makeup and hair and off we went. When we arrived at the destination he had in mind he looked rather proud of himself - he knew exactly where he was going. He led me directly to one of the counters and pointed to a gorgeous diamond band. He said, "I like this one, try it on. I want to get it for my girl." While stunned, I was on board! A perfect fit. Within 30 minutes we were out the door with a gorgeous band sparkling on my hand!

What a guy! We've been married a little over 38 1/2 years and my heart still flutters when he's on his way home! I love that he still calls me his "girl". The body gets a bit worse for the wear, but the heart in love remains the same!

I must add however...

Seeing the pictures I took of MY HAND wearing my gorgeous gift made me wonder once again...

When, oh, when did I become my mother?!




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Romance Week Post #5 - Princess Love


SOURCE: You Tube
May you feel like a princess this Valentine's Day!

26 comments:

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Gorgeous and you so deserve it....inserting here that I do too...but glad you got it this time! Nothing like a diamond from the love of your life to make the heart go pitter patter!!

pam said...

Beautiful ring on a well loved hand...kind of gave me a giggle...at least you see your mother's hands...I have pictures where my hand looks like my brothers...OH GLORY.

Elizabeth-Plain and Simple said...

A wonderful gift and "what a guy" you have. I know how you feel because I still feel the same way about my husband after all these years. Your ring looks gorgeous on your hand. Thanks for sharing it.
Blessings,
Elizabeth

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for stopping by Mountain Musings and leaving a comment! I have soooo enjoyed browsing your blog! And what a beautiful ring; you are blessed with a very romantic husband. :)

Gattina said...

That's wonderful ! I too am married since ages, lol, precisely 40 years in october. What a beautiful ring ! and I too don't know when I got my mother's hands !

Carrie said...

Beautiful ring...I wish you a wonderful Valentine's Day as well.

Brittany said...

What a beautiful ring! Congratulations on over 38 years of marriage!

Hootin Anni said...

I LOVE this post!!! So romantic in its own style....now my advice to you....keep wearing those jammies EVERY day 'til one o'clock and see what else he gets you. [kidding!]

My SnT is the 2nd of 3 installments of troll doll collection. Hope you can stop by. Have a glorious, wonderful Valentine's Day!!!

Anonymous said...

What a nice surprise, and the ring is really beautiful and.....sparkling!

Jeanette said...

Gday Kathy just popped in from Gattina's
OHHH what a beautiful diamond ring..from a very romantic Man...
I sometimes wonder when I got my mums hands..

Missy Wertz said...

Awwww How Romantic! That is so sweet and what a beautiful ring! Happy Valentines Day!

Lora @ my blessed life said...

What a beautiful ring!

Heather said...

what a wonderful surprise! the ring is gorgeous!!!

~CC Catherine said...

What a precious Show & Tell Kathy! And......you are too funny about the "When did I become my Mother?" quote...I say that often myself! teahehe! Hey...that ring is "Francais et Chic...and what a delightful husband to be so thoughtful... ;) ~CC Catherine

SmilingSally said...

Wow, what a gorgeous ring. I like the way your man thinks! Thanks for sharing. Happy Show and Tell Friday!

JudyBug said...

Wowzers! What a gorgeous ring and what a sweet hubby!

American Homemaker said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your ring!

A Hint of Home said...

What a guy!! Your hubby is just a wonderful as the ring on your finger. It's beautiful and so is your hands. They still give that loving touch to those that meant the most.
Happy Valentine Day!

Linda C said...

What a nice guy-that husband of yours- and congratulations on your 38+ years!

Your ring is beautiful- and best of all--the nice surprise:)

I remember the day I looked down and saw that I had my mother's hands:)

Do you think that most people can see their mom and dad's hands in their mind's eye?:)--those hands that tied our shoes, put a bandage on our scrapes, made our lunch, fixed our bicycle, combed our hair... those are the hands that our hands reached for from our first steps ...my dad passed away 2 yrs. ago, but I know my mother's hands still fold in prayer today to ask a blessing and protection on her children and their families...what love...

Happy Valentines Day!

Linda C

Technonana said...

I see nothing wrong with those hands!!! Hands that have loved a man and cared for children are beautiful to behold.
What a way to celebrate!! You have one truly wonderful man!!!
My husband calls me his bride and his 'babygirl'. Wow, after 41yr.
Love,
Sharon

Susie Homemaker said...

What a lucky girl! True love is such a blessing...

Warm Wishes,
Susie

Judith said...

what a wonderful surprise - so what did you buy him? Judith

Heidi Pocketbook said...

Oh my. It's gorgeous!!! I think your dh is a keeper for sure :-)

I've always had old looking hands--since I was a kid--due to eczema and dry skin. I never would have fooled anyone on the old Ivory dishwashing liquid commercial!

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day with your sweetie :-)

Cass @ That Old House said...

Oh my ... what a wonderful love story, with a Prince Charming and an enchanted ring and everything! :-)

Gorgeous ring, and a gorgeous hand.

Thanks for sharing! Cass

Lisa Cobler said...

That is gorgeous!

Neabear said...

That is really nice! Love it!