14 July 2010

. . . rules of engagement . . .

. . . boy returns from mission . . .
. . . boy tells mother
on the way home
from the airport . . .
. . . "it'll be years before i get married" . . .
. . . which, apparently, is "code" for . . .
. . . "i'm meeting her in five weeks" . . .
. . . it quickly becomes clear . . .
. . . that she's the perfect girl for him . . .
. . . boy commissions
to craft beautiful diamond ring . . .
. . . boy waits patiently . . .
{fyi: boy did not wait patiently!}
. . . boy gets down on one knee with shaking hands . . .
. . . girl must have said yes . . .
{i wasn't there}
. . . boy and girl are very happy . . .
. . . so is mother/future mother-in-law . . .
. . . congratulations to drew and jessalyn . . .


19 comments:

Peg and Parker said...

Oh, they do look happy don't they? And uh.. she is a doll, and of course I can speak for him. This couple is gonna be dy-na-mite!

Sassy said...

What wonderful news......She is beautiful and he is so handsome...what a cute couple!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Anonymous said...

MAAAAAAAAAAAAVELOUS! How cute! Love the ring!!!!

granny said...

How fun is that???? They look so happy. Congratulations!

vicki said...

LOVE IT!!!!!!

chris+amber said...

I'm so happy to get another sister! She is definitely the perfect fit for Drew. Can't wait for December 21st!

britney said...

Congrats are in place! Hopefully we will get an invite to the biggest party of the year ??? :)

K Bailey said...

Ugh-did he make her hike for her ring??? Kevin did the SAME THING to me...where are they at? I griped the entire way up the mountain not knowing the real reason....

Jennifer said...

Wow! What a surprise! Congratulations to Drew and to your family. It just keeps growing!

MichelleY said...

congratulations! she is getting a good one :)

Goose said...

And then there were none...Empty nesters although I don't think your house will ever be fully "empty". Congrats to all.

manders said...

so happy. love them both!

Lori Taylor said...

Congratulations! They are so cute!

Kristen Arnett said...

So cute! Congratulations to the happy couple!

Emily Moffat said...

Congratulations!! They do look so happy! That is so wonderful. Congratulations to you all!

Tiffany said...

She's beautiful and must be an amazing girl to snag a keeper like Drew! Congtrats to your growing and stunning family. p.s. how rude you didn't get to be there.xo

Anonymous said...

Congrats to Drew and Jess! We have known and loved Jessalyn forever and love Drew so much!! Couldn't be a more perfect couple. Congratulations from all of us!

- The Fackrell Family:)

Anonymous said...

wow, I am so happy for both of them too! they both are beautiful and I wish them the best!

Unknown said...

WHAT?!! no one told me about his- lie- you just did! but "peg and parker" is number one on this list - shame! they look so stinkin cute and happy and i am glad drewby gets to have a turn on the wedding party train. :) go kiddo!