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HutchStew turns TWO in three weeks!!! Which is totally crazy, because it’s like we just got married yesterday. It’s been an amazing ride so far, and in the upcoming weeks we’ll both (yes, Hutch too) be posting reflective blogs. But, today’s Truth Tuesday will be all about the night we got engaged.
Let me set the scene, the year was 2015 and Anthony was in the middle of interviewing with several companies. He had been at his job for quite some time, but it was time for growth and change. On Thursday, April 2nd he shot me a text asking if I’d go to dinner with him the next night. That wasn’t out of the norm, we’ve always dated very regularly. The next day was Good Friday, and he had a couple of interviews. If my memory serves me correctly he told a few of the people he interviewed with that he would be proposing that night.
I got all dolled up to go out on a date, but I was still totally clueless. Sidenote: we looked at rings in January so I knew it was coming, but just didn’t know when. We arrived at Valentino’s Ristorante and as the hostess walked us to our seat, I tapped Anthony and said, “uuhhh why are they taking us to the bottom of the restaurant”. He told me to just enjoy the night, but if you know me you know I NEVER let something go lol. We were finally seated and I said, “okay, that’s it! I’m calling corporate tomorrow (yeah, I’m that person) because there were so many other seats available and they sat us alone down here in this dungeon and it’s DARK (OR romantic lighting lol) down here”. Again, Anthony said, “Sheena, just enjoy the night”.
We had a great meal, and I remember the conversation being great. It was time for dessert, and let me tell you I ALWAYS get dessert (just ask my dentist). But, of course this night I told him I’d pass. He kept asking if I was sure and I assured him I know it was odd, but I didn’t want sweets for the first time ever. He told me he was going to order cheesecake, and I was like cool. It didn’t hit me at the time that Anthony doesn’t like cheesecake, I DO!
The waiter brought the cheesecake and asked me if I’d like some. I was doing something on my phone and I briefly looked up and said, No I’m goo…wait a second (I saw a sparkling ring in the cheesecake). YES, let me get some of that cheesecake. I looked at Anthony and said, “I’m about to cry”. I’ve learned that’s code for, if I were a crier I’d cry here lol. (I told my mom the same thing at my surprise30th birthday party, but I didn’t cry then either. My tear ducts work though). The waiter took pictures, and THEN it FINALLY all made sense.
I HATE attention! This is why we were way down in the “dungeon, alone in the dark” because I would’ve been very uncomfortable if he had’ve proposed in public or in front of people.
We left the restaurant on Cloud 9 and ready to tackle forever!!!
What are your proposal stories???
Until next time loves…
Oh man, I feel you in the dislike of attention. A public proposal was a huge NO on my list. Fortunately, Ryan knew and respected this, and proposed while we were putting up the Christmas tree at my apartment with a personalized ornament he had made for us. Unfortunately, now I subject him and our two boys to the story of his proposal every year when we put up the tree. Also, to me, the proposal was a blur. Ryan swears I paused for an eternity before saying yes. I think I just temporarily blacked out.
LOL I love that you tell the story every year. Christmas is my favorite holiday so I love his idea. Honestly, it was a blur for me too lol.
This is so beautiful! I love this story. Blessings with many more years to come
Thanks so much Toni!
No proposal stories here. But I love your story! So sweet of your husband to surprise you like that! Many blessings to you both!
By the way, I love you twos photo together!
Thanks so much!
Beautiful story and it is some important to remember the big moment, the things that brought you together. I’ve been with my hubby for 17 years and next month we celebrate 13 years married, yes I was baby when we met lol. One of the keys to our longevity has been actively remembering where we began and holding on to the feelings that brought us together in the first place, that so easily diminish over time if not cultivated.
I agree, it’s good to remember the big moments. I love what you said about holding onto the feelings that bright you together in the first place.
Aww what a cute propsal story. Mine is long and requires some cocktails and my husband chiming in with how it really happened. But in short , it was Christmas Eve 1998 and it occured after dinner on the sand in Miami Beach where we lived at the time. But I said yes..and it’s been almost 19 yrs of marriage to my best friend.
LOL I would love to hear the back and forth. It’s funny to hear how differently couples remember things.
No proposal story yet! But I love yours especially after our conversation Sunday I can only imagine your turn up when they took you to the dungeon. I also love how he knew you so well and did exactly what worked for you. I can’t wait for the rest of the stories.
LOL!!! I was extra walking to the dungeon.
That’s so sweet!!! My husband flew to Dallas from TN and surprised me at my door. As soon as I opened it he got on one knee and proposed. Love is so beautiful.
That’s too sweet!!! I love that. ❤️
This is lovely! You both make such a beautiful couple! Great story! I don’t like the idea of public proposals either. I feel that makes the proposal more about the proposer, instead of the act of love itself,
I totally agree
I feel like it always happen like that, when you partner is trying to do something nice is usually when you don’t want to cooperate. So glad that he knows you and decided to make it intimate just how you like it. I enjoy reading love stories so I look forward to hearing your date stories. PS I love cheesecake as well.
Right, I just wasn’t getting any of the hints 😂
Awwww your Tuesday Truth gave me all the feels!!! Beautiful story and GURL you had me rolling on the….“okay, that’s it! I’m calling corporate tomorrow” part😂😂
😂😂😂 I was serious! I was so mad at them lol.
OMG this is so cute! I was on edge too, because I’m like lord I don’t like surprises, what is this. Why we downstairs? Totally makes sense now!
😂😂😂 right!!!
Lol that’d be me too! So they just gon sit us down here in the dark?! No I don’t want y’all funky cheesecake! hahaha. So cute!
LOL!!! Yes, you feel me.
An early congrats to you both! How considerate of Anthony to take note of your personality and make those private accommodations. Great story.
Thanks so much ❤️