Best Day Ever

07.06.09

I was so tired last night after teaching but I walked in to the house to see these beautiful purple flowers:

06 purple flowers

And then this happened:

05 ring

I’m engaged to the love of my life who also happens to be my best friend.  I couldn’t be happier :)

me and bobby2

Happy Monday!

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85 Responses to “Best Day Ever”

  1. smurfette says on July 6th, 2009 at 9:45 am :

    Oh wow. I am so happy for you Maggie!Congratulations

  2. Missy says on July 6th, 2009 at 9:51 am :

    Congrats, Maggie! I’m so happy for the both of you! :)

  3. gliding calm says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:02 am :

    oh.my.goodness!!!!!!!!!
    CONGRATS MAGGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That ring is so gorgeous too!

    I am so happy and excited for you!!!!!! Esp. because I think your wedding will have some of the most Gliding Calm- loved eats! Is it weird that I get so excited when bloggers get engaged and start posting about the process? It’s just so fun!

    Have a wonderful day!

  4. Bobby's Sister says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:10 am :

    Apparently, we’ve raised Bobby well :)
    Congratulations, sister-in-law-to-be!

    -Tina

  5. Maria says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:14 am :

    Oh my GOODNESS, Maggie!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Eeeek, I’m so excited for you :D

    Yay for finding your perfect match–this is a hard thing to do, and I’m so glad that it happened to you! Love the gorgeous ring, dear! Yay yay yay!!!

  6. Jess says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:15 am :

    AWW!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Literally I have a huge grin on my face!!!!!!!!!!!! The ring is gorgeous too :D
    <3 jess
    xoxo

  7. Becca says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:22 am :

    Congratulations! Hope you two are very happy together for the rest of your lives now! Your ring is absolutely stunning, too. :D

  8. Ashley says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:26 am :

    Congratulations!!! I am so happy to hear that you are happy!!!

  9. Olga says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:30 am :

    CONGRATS!!!!! That ring is beautiful and so are you guys!!! :)

  10. Christina says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:30 am :

    Wow, what a day!!! Congratulations you guys! :) That’s such a pretty ring, too! I love the style of it, and I’m not even a huge jewelry person!

  11. Rose says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:39 am :

    Oh my goodness, congratulations! That ring is absolutely beautiful!

  12. Anna says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:54 am :

    !!!!!!!

    That pretty much sums it up. Congrats!

  13. Jenn@slim-shoppin says on July 6th, 2009 at 11:02 am :

    That’s awesome!!

    Your ring is gorgeous!!!

  14. healthy ashley says on July 6th, 2009 at 11:10 am :

    OH WOW!!! Congratulations a million times over! I’m so happy for you, Maggie!

  15. Justine says on July 6th, 2009 at 11:25 am :

    OMG!! Congratulations Maggie! That is so amazing. That ring is gorgeous. You are lucky girl. Or should I say he is a lucky guy? hehe

    ~Justine

  16. Dori says on July 6th, 2009 at 11:43 am :

    AAHHHH!!!! OMG!! Congratulations!! I am SOOOOO happy for you!! Yayyyyyy! Can’t wait to hear more!!

  17. fitforfree says on July 6th, 2009 at 11:49 am :

    Congratulations!!!!

  18. VeggieGirl says on July 6th, 2009 at 11:50 am :

    MAGGIE!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! This is so beautiful and I wish you two a lifetime together :-)

  19. Kimberly@Living Free says on July 6th, 2009 at 12:13 pm :

    Yippee!!! Congratulations! What a beautiful ring. He has good taste! I wish you MANY wonderful blessed years together!

  20. Gaby says on July 6th, 2009 at 12:16 pm :

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Congratulations!!!! I”m so happy for the both of you I know you’ll make a perfect team and I wish you all the best!!
    I can’t wait to hear about all the preparations now (cake tasting!) :)

  21. ttfn300 says on July 6th, 2009 at 12:46 pm :

    CONGRATS maggie! (and bobby :) )

  22. Erin says on July 6th, 2009 at 1:22 pm :

    Ohhh, Congratulations Maggie.
    Beautiful flowers, gorgeous ring, and I know you must be thrilled!!

  23. Maeve says on July 6th, 2009 at 1:30 pm :

    Congrats Maggies! Blessings upon you both!

  24. Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) says on July 6th, 2009 at 3:34 pm :

    I read this in my car and shed a little tear while driving down the road! I am so happy for you, doll. You deserve it, and I know it couldn’t have come at a better time! All my love and best wishes.

  25. Andrea of Care to Eat says on July 6th, 2009 at 3:52 pm :

    We need the deets!
    Congratulations!

  26. annie says on July 6th, 2009 at 4:01 pm :

    AHHHH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! THIS IS SOO EXCITING! YOU AND BOBBY ARE SOO GOOD TOGETHER!!

  27. Shelby says on July 6th, 2009 at 4:23 pm :

    CONGRATULATIONS MAGGIE!!! I am SO HAPPY for you hun!

    And the ring is simply stunning <3

  28. Elizabeth Edith says on July 6th, 2009 at 4:49 pm :

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Your ring is beautiful :-) I wish you guys all the best!

  29. Becky says on July 6th, 2009 at 4:49 pm :

    Congrats! The ring is beautiful :)

  30. Emily says on July 6th, 2009 at 5:31 pm :

    Congratulations!! And what a beautiful ring- boy has good taste! How exciting for you both :)

  31. Sophia says on July 6th, 2009 at 5:51 pm :

    AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! *JUMPS UP AND DOES A SILLY DANCE* Oh my GOOODD!! I am SOOO happy for you, Maggie! AAAAAAHHH!! WHY CAN’T I STOP screaming? I am So so sos soooo excited! CONGRATULATIONS!

  32. Kimberly says on July 6th, 2009 at 5:52 pm :

    Wow! Thanks for sharing your beautiful news with us! Arigatoo!

  33. Alison says on July 6th, 2009 at 6:44 pm :

    Congrats, congrats!!!!!
    Love the ring too.

  34. Feeling much better+some delicious eats! « Have Faith says on July 6th, 2009 at 6:49 pm :

    [...] MAGGIE’S GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [...]

  35. Marie Smith says on July 6th, 2009 at 7:19 pm :

    Awesome! Congratulations!

  36. Lindsey (Mrs. LC) says on July 6th, 2009 at 7:35 pm :

    Congratulations, what a beautiful ring!!!

  37. Ricki says on July 6th, 2009 at 7:50 pm :

    CONGRATULATIONS! How very exciting! And the ring is just lovely. :)

  38. Alisa - Frugal Foodie says on July 6th, 2009 at 8:11 pm :

    Congratulations!!!!! That ring IS beautiful.

  39. Danielle says on July 6th, 2009 at 8:20 pm :

    Oh my gosh, congratulations! I couldn’t be happier for you :) :) :)

  40. The Dainty Pig says on July 6th, 2009 at 8:46 pm :

    oh my gosh!!!! congratulations!!! you two are both lovely, and I wish you all the best.
    this is so exciting!!

  41. Anne K. says on July 6th, 2009 at 8:49 pm :

    Oh my gosh, congratulations! I’m so happy for you! :)

  42. Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says on July 6th, 2009 at 8:54 pm :

    Maggie,
    Oh my gosh – reading this post just gave me chills. I was all about to get caught up on your blog from over the weekend, and as I went to scroll down my Google Reader, I saw the ring, and my mouth dropped open, and I know this a total run-on sentence, but I am just so happy and excited for you my sweet friend!!!!!!

    Many congrats to both you and Bobby, and I LOVE your ring. Gorgeous!

  43. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says on July 6th, 2009 at 9:45 pm :

    Congratulations!

  44. Caroline says on July 6th, 2009 at 9:47 pm :

    Wow, I am SO happy for you! Wishing you both the best:)

  45. clare says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:08 pm :

    congrats maggie! im so happy for you and excited for the wedding planning to start popping up in your blog posts. :) :)

  46. Andrea: Where’d my receipts go? « Care to Eat says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:23 pm :

    [...] BIG congratulations to everyone’s favorite Salad Girl!  Bobby popped the question and Maggie has the nice rock to prove it!  So happy for you [...]

  47. MarathonVal says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:47 pm :

    CONGRATS Maggie!!! How exciting!!! The ring is beautiful and you guys are such a cute couple. As a recent newlywed myself, I know you will have such a blast planning the wedding!! :) So happy for you!

  48. Pearl says on July 6th, 2009 at 10:48 pm :

    oh my god – congratulations! i KNEW it! yaaay!

  49. The Novice Berker says on July 7th, 2009 at 12:07 am :

    OH MY GOODNESS. How freaking exciting!!! Congratulations, Maggie! And good job to Bobby ’cause you’re such a catch, girlie!! ;)

  50. Lara (Thinspired) says on July 7th, 2009 at 2:31 am :

    Oh Maggie, CONGRATULATIONS. You two are such a beautiful couple, and your ring is just amazing! I love the simplity of the post, but I DO hope to get more details at some point ;)
    A thousand congrats!

  51. coco says on July 7th, 2009 at 3:15 am :

    congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you! :)

  52. Diana says on July 7th, 2009 at 3:40 am :

    Congrats!! Happy wedding planning! :) Diana

  53. leslie says on July 7th, 2009 at 5:06 am :

    congratulations!!

  54. Erin says on July 7th, 2009 at 5:12 am :

    YES!
    Congratulations!!!!
    You guys are such a fabulous couple!

  55. Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) says on July 7th, 2009 at 5:39 am :

    omgosh! congrats!!!!

  56. Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen) says on July 7th, 2009 at 6:06 am :

    A Happy Monday it is! Congratulations!

  57. brandi says on July 7th, 2009 at 6:09 am :

    congratulations!!!! you two look so happy :)

  58. Hangry Pants says on July 7th, 2009 at 6:55 am :

    Congratulations Bobby and Maggie. :D

  59. carolinebee says on July 7th, 2009 at 7:36 am :

    CONGRATS CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Beautiful ring and couple :D

  60. Cindy says on July 7th, 2009 at 8:07 am :

    I take one day off the computer and OMG!!!!

    Congratulations Maggie! I am so happy for you both.
    Marriage is such a wonderful adventure! Enjoy !!!!!

    xo

  61. Kristin says on July 7th, 2009 at 8:47 am :

    Oh wow! Congratulations! The ring is gorgeous :)

  62. April says on July 7th, 2009 at 9:43 am :

    Congrats! You two look great and happy together!

  63. Celebration Dinner & A cute lunch | Say Yes to Salad says on July 7th, 2009 at 10:13 am :

    [...] you so so much for the amazing response to yesterday’s announcement.  I am overwhelmed. Details – not sure when or where.  Depends on where we’re living [...]

  64. allijag says on July 7th, 2009 at 10:56 am :

    Gorgeous ring! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  65. Ceramics Vocab Quiz « Gliding Calm says on July 7th, 2009 at 11:59 am :

    [...] HUGE CONGRATS to Maggie!!!  I love having bloggie friend weddings to [...]

  66. Erin says on July 7th, 2009 at 12:40 pm :

    Oh honey, I am THRILLED for you both!!!!

  67. nicole h says on July 7th, 2009 at 12:49 pm :

    thats awesome! congrats girl

  68. Meghann says on July 7th, 2009 at 1:29 pm :

    OMG!!! CONGRATS!!!! :)

  69. Michal says on July 7th, 2009 at 1:42 pm :

    congratulations on getting engaged!

    Michal

  70. gina (fitnessista) says on July 7th, 2009 at 2:10 pm :

    congratulations! i am so happy for you <3

  71. The gorgeous city of Vancouver « Hearts Whole Foods <3 says on July 7th, 2009 at 3:40 pm :

    [...] also like to give a shout out to Maggie who is engaged!!! I’m such a romantic—I just get so excited at the prospect of weddings and [...]

  72. Leng says on July 7th, 2009 at 5:29 pm :

    Wow! that’s a pretty ring! Congratulations to the both of you! Did you guys settle on a place and date? Do you have an idea of how you’d want it? White dress? Gosh, so exciting!!

  73. MemeGRL says on July 7th, 2009 at 7:58 pm :

    Delurking to say congratulations! Beautiful pictures, beautiful post, beautiful life together to you!

  74. Jenn (eating bender) says on July 7th, 2009 at 10:10 pm :

    Ahh CONGRATULATIONS, Maggie! I am so happy for you and your Bobby :) That ring is absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to hear more wedding details as you progress. I’m just starting the planning process and would love to swap tips with you!

  75. Michelle T says on July 8th, 2009 at 12:33 am :

    wahooo!!! I am SO SO happy for you. SUCH a sweet person totally deserves to be with the person they love and cherish the most forever. :) You guys totally remind me of the song “Lucky”….sometimes that’s how I feel about my bf too (shhh i’m not telling him that), but if you know the lyrics, you’ll know what i mean!! ;)
    Congratulations maggie!!!!! YAY!!!!

  76. Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says on July 8th, 2009 at 6:53 am :

    congratulations!

  77. leslie says on July 9th, 2009 at 1:36 pm :

    congratulations!

  78. Chelsea says on July 9th, 2009 at 6:52 pm :

    that is completely awesome and wonderful! I am so happy you found someone to love and love you back!
    wordpress.loveprevails.com

  79. Brittany says on July 10th, 2009 at 4:46 am :

    Congrats!!! This is so exciting.

  80. My own healthy yums | Say Yes to Salad says on July 10th, 2009 at 9:58 am :

    [...] and discovered that maybe I inherited my love for kabocha.  She loves it too.  We chatted about engagement stuff (she’s thrilled), moving back east (what?! don’t think I’ve mentioned this yet on [...]

  81. Jules says on July 11th, 2009 at 12:00 pm :

    YAY! That makes me so happy :) Congratulations!

  82. Sarah Marie says on July 14th, 2009 at 6:02 am :

    Congratulations you guys! That’s wonderful news.

  83. Hey, hi :) | Say Yes to Salad says on August 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm :

    [...] As for a salad girl update… Email me (magpie707 at gmail dot com)  if you want more details – I had a major thing happen last Sunday (a week and a half ago), but I got some answers and I’m on the mend. It was a long time coming and I kind of felt it, which is why I cut back on blogging for a bit. I’m also not commenting much, but I promise I’m reading. Just taking a step back. (Nothing to do with Bobby or anything, don’t worry! We’re still happily happily engaged.) [...]

  84. Say Yes to Salad » Blog Archive » Walking the Happy Walk & the Aisle says on March 8th, 2010 at 8:06 pm :

    [...] happiest girl in the world: getting married to Bobby, the most amazing man I have ever met! (The engagement post is here.) I am also excited about a product review that I’m going to do for a company that sells bar [...]

  85. Gena says on March 10th, 2010 at 9:33 am :

    WHOA belated response!!! I am SO happy for you! Congrats, Maggie!

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