Ring shopping :)

James and I are rascals . . . we stayed up talking and cuddling until 6:30 am on Friday night. It's a good thing he's going to Hawaii and we won't see each other for two weeks, so we can both catch up on some sleep (well, at least I will, he'll probably be playing too hard) :) It's just so hard to say goodbye, and so easy to just keep talking and enjoying one another's company. Especially knowing that when he comes back from Hawaii we will be moving into a new phase in our relationship, to help him prepare for a mission. This means lots of talking, and no cuddling, hugging, etc. (We already stopped kissing after New Year's day, as the first step). It's going to be a hard change, but I think it will be good in some ways. And for James to be ready to serve a good and focused mission, it's definitely necessary. (It will also be good for our parents' blood pressure, since an earlier curfew will also be in effect once James returns) :)

At my request, James bought me a little pinkie ring (in conjunction with our one year dating anniversary) . It's very simple but sweet, it has a heart with an arrow shot through it. We went shopping for it last night. And he patiently went with me from store to store to find just what I wanted. He sure is wonderful!