Valentine's Day Surprise

Normally, Ryan and I don't exchange gifts with each other on Valentine's Day...or if we do, it is just cards or something very small. However, this year, he informed me that he DID want to do gifts. Thankfully, he gave me some advance notice, so I had time to figure out what I was going to get him. He hinted that my gift was going to be some kind of a "break" or "relaxation package". I assumed this meant a massage or pedicure at the spa. So, you can imagine my surprise when I opened up this 6.65 carat green amethyst ring:













This particular stone is one of my favorites and I have always joked that when we won the lottery, he could buy one for me. I was beyond shocked!! I just sat there for a while looking at it in disbelief. Knowing that we didn't really have the money for a gift like that made me appreciate it even more. He knows how hard this year has been on me, with him traveling so much and being gone from home more with his long commute...and even though he has been great to support and encourage me through it, this was quite the GRAND gesture. He definitely hit it out of the park on this one and I'll be letting him know that for months to come!!