Koz and I visited his family in Florida over Thanksgiving.  While we were in Fort Myers we wanted to make sure to visit the beaches on Sanibel and Captiva Island.  We were relaxing on the beach on Captiva Island when I got bored and started searching for some seashells.  After a few minutes Koz decided to join me and we walked down the beach.  I was getting a little frustrated because I couldn't find 'the shell'...the one that was unique and different from all the rest.  Koz reassured me that the perfect shell was out there.  As I continued to look Koz got down on one knee and handed me a beautiful shell.  When I took a closer look, I noticed that a diamond ring was tucked inside the opening.  That's when he asked me to marry him! :)

My engagement ring was purchased from DaValle Jewelers in Harwood Heights, IL.