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gettingthinner
07-26-2003, 02:51 PM
Well, DD's BF popped the question this morning. He was really creative and romantic and she's thrilled!

I think I've mentioned that DD is a reporter for the Ft. Worth cable news station so her BF contacted DD's producer to help him. DD's producer told her she needed to do a story this a.m. at the Botanic Gardens. Well, when DD showed up, there was her BF. BUT, he was clever--just told her he was planning to have her take the day off and relax.

He had brought a picnic so they ate and talked for over an hour. Then he told her to close her eyes and to hold a flat rectangular box (deck of cards in it) and played her a song on the guitar (that DD loves) about a guy who takes a girl to the park and asks her to marry him. She said that she began to realize, then, what was happening and they were both crying.

When she had gone away to school two years ago, her said to her, "I guess it's just not in the cards for us to be together."

Anyway, she opened her eyes and he told her to take the cards out of the box. He had carved out a space in the cards for her ring and said, "Do you think it's in the cards now? Will you marry me?" Awwwwww. graemlins/sobbing.gif graemlins/sobbing.gif graemlins/sobbing.gif

This afternoon we went to his parents' house and met the family (well, we actually know them all, but it was an excuse for a party!). She is thrilled! Her ring is beautiful and the wedding is set for March 13th! I'd better get busy!!!!!
Jane

GrahamCracker
07-26-2003, 03:31 PM
Jane:

You are going to be a wonderful mother-in-law. What a sweet, heartfelt story. I had goosebumps just reading it! Isn't love grand! I wish them both a lifetime of happiness together!

chocolasaurus
07-26-2003, 03:49 PM
AAAWWW graemlins/sobbing.gif graemlins/sobbing.gif what a romantic guy. Congratulations to the couple and you & DH. From experience-you are going to be sooooo busy between now and March graemlins/crazy.gif
Mary :cool:

lindalou9
07-26-2003, 03:56 PM
graemlins/sobbing.gif Oh Dang! You've got me bawling and I'm on my way out the door to church! What a romantic guy!

Linda graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

bizz
07-26-2003, 03:56 PM
Jane, I've got tears in my eyes too :D What an absolute romantic he his :D I'm so happy for your DD and for you knowing how much he loves her graemlins/thumbup.gif

salmam1
07-26-2003, 04:11 PM
OH JANE!!!!!! How fab! I am so happy for your DD! I have tears in my eyes! She is one lucky gal! :eek: OOOOOOOOO, you'd better get on the ball, if the wedding is that soon! tongue.gif

xoxoxoxo
Sal graemlins/kiss.gif

cpeterson
07-26-2003, 04:35 PM
Jane,
It sounds like you are getting a very thoughtful and romantic son-in-law.
Tell DD I send my congrats to her.

Cinna

WhereForArt
07-26-2003, 04:48 PM
Jane, congratulations to your whole family! He sounds like quite a guy! smile.gif

promise2grace
07-26-2003, 04:51 PM
That is so sweet! I too had goosebumps and tears. How special to put so much thought and effort into it to make it so special! Congrats all the way around!

FirstCavWife
07-26-2003, 05:46 PM
OM!!! That is SOOOOOOOOO sweet!!! He sounds like such a catch!!! Good luck to the Bride and Groom!!!
Hugs!
-Dawn

frustrated
07-26-2003, 06:04 PM
Jane: What a wonderful way for youre future SIL to propose to youre DD. This a memory that they will cherish and be able to share with their own children.

Congrats to you all. graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

Chrysilis :D
(Janice)

Tinatulips
07-27-2003, 12:23 AM
O Jane,
How romantic!! graemlins/sobbing.gif

Bkindsm
07-27-2003, 05:52 AM
Jane, how sweet, he really does sound like a great guy. next you'll be posting about being a grandma....lol Give them my love and best wishes.

nancyny
07-27-2003, 04:02 PM
What great news, Jane! He sounds like a good guy. What a great engagement story they will have to tell.

Now the fun begins. Happy planning!

gettingthinner
07-28-2003, 04:24 AM
Thanks for the good wishes, buddies! He is really making brownie points right now. Last night DD asked if he was planning to work on something Tues. night or if he could meet with DD and me, he said in a really fun voice, "Nothing's more important than wedding plans!"
Jane

IceskatefanRN
07-28-2003, 06:57 PM
oh Jane, thank you for sharing the details.... warms to cockles of my heart!!!!

Congratulations to DD and soon-to-be DSIL!!!

Keep us posted on the wedding plans!

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slave2cats
07-28-2003, 07:07 PM
What a romantic guy! How wonderful is that?

Congrats to all!