Engaged!
The Yakimaniacs are pleased to announce the engagement of our son Andrew. He is marrying his high school sweetheart and girlfriend of 5 years, Erin. Of course this is no surprise to anyone who knows them since they have been dedicated to each other for such a long time. In fact Mrs. Yak, having the gift of prophesy, foretold that Erin would be the one for her son from the moment she met her on their first date. On this first date they were juniors in H.S. It was a Twirp dance—the girls ask the guys. Andrew asked his buddy to let Erin’s friends know he wanted her to ask him and the rest is history. I was initially skeptical of Mrs. Yak’s pronouncement but knew better than to dispute such a momentous utterance. (Mrs. Yak also made the announcement to her co-workers so she is well documented.) Andrew asked her to marry him on Friday night the 22nd of December. It was a well-planned event complete with roses, candles and rose petals strewn about. Mrs. Yak and I were banned from returning home before 8:45 PM, then 9:00, then 9:15. Andrew was texting the delays to my cell phone because his dinner with Erin was running late. By the time we got home they were both waiting for us and “there was much rejoicing.” Actually there were tears, hugs and squeals of delight!
In the days since we have all come to realize how much our lives have changed! There are so many decisions to make! The kids go back to heavy course loads at the Harvard of Christian Colleges and yet plan a wedding two thousand miles away. We try to figure out how to pay for our part. It will all be worth it. Erin is a fine young woman who is firmly committed to Jesus Christ and we welcome her into the family.
posted by Yakimaniac at 7:42 PM
6 Comments:
May I be the first to wish you the joys of inlawhood which precede grandparenthood by a very short time. It may not really be a short time, but it will sure seem like it to you! My sincerest congratulations. You are still way ahead of us in the grandparent race! It was a privilege to meet Erin at the end of October. She surely is a lovely young lady!
Many thanks! She is very special.
I second the motion that she sure is cute. And your son sure looks a lot like you.
Now, aren't the bride's parents suppose to pay for everything?
Congrats are in order.
"Erin is a fine young woman who is firmly committed to Jesus Christ and we welcome her into the family."
Yes, but can she cook? :)
Please add my congratulations to the pile. Certainly a momentous step, and with only one child you get only one child-in-law, so you want it to be just right. From my other end of the table last October, she appeared to have fine table manners!
Don't forget to invite all of us to the wedding. This could be our 2nd reunion if you count the first one. But, it's entirely up to you.
There is a small chapel at the castle of Edinburgh. It was built back in the 1500's. It is very popular for weddings as it limits your guest list to perhaps 30 or fewer. Great for the Scottish budgets.
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