Early in December,
future Son-in-Law Ryan asked my "permission" to
marry
my youngest daughter
Melissa.
Asked when he would pop the question to her, he replied, "Soon..."
Apparently, "soon" was the following week.
At the Top-of-the Mark (San Francisco) no less!
Upon returning to earth the next day, they officially announced their
engagement
to us and the rest of the world.
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| Reasons to smile |
Later, our family threw a small impromptu
engagement celebration.
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| We all helped make the cheesecake |
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| Celebratory sentiments |
The celebration continued later that week with Ryan's mom, Kathy, at Chicago Fire Pizza.
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| More happy family |
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| Sparkling holiday accouterments |
The celebration continued at their fabulous Holiday Open House bash!
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| Smiling Fiances |
The happy couple says,
"Later..."
So, looks like it'll be one of those
looooooong e n g a g e m e n t s.
