Love Boat

Today was a special day! My brother, Adam, proposed to his girlfriend of two years, Natalia. It was so sweet how it happened...

Natalia is from Indonesia. Her parents are in the states visiting for three weeks. They wanted to see my parent's new lake cottage, so Adam arranged to have lunch at a nice restaurant on the lake and to then go see the lake cottage. My entire immediate family came for the lunch... mom, dad, Mamaw,Lee, Krue, Kiefer, me, Ali, Amy and Christopher, Adam, Natalia, and Natalia's parents. After we ate we loaded up on our pontoon and headed over to the cottage. Half-way there my dad had Lee stop the boat and had everyone listen to what he had to say. He said some really nice things about Natalia, and how we all think of her as a part of our family. He and mom then gave a gift to her... a beautiful "journey" necklace. (It is an Indonesian custom and courtesy for the parents of the man to give a gift to their future daughter-in-law.) Next, Adam said some very special words about Natalia (and made everyone cry). He then got down on his knee and asked her to marry him! It was so sweet and sincere. The ring is gorgeous! We all gave hugs and welcomed her to the family. How fun to have been a part of this wonderful event!

Congratulations, Adam and Natalia!

We now have two weddings to look forward to... Amy and Christopher's and Adam and Natalia's!