Adding to the family - Part II

While it seems like she's been part of our family for a couple of years, last night it became more official: my son proposed to his girlfriend and she accepted. When he called, we were with my parents, sisters and spouses, and my dad's reaction when he talked to my son: "I think you got the better end of the deal." I prefer to think they BOTH got lucky - as did we! A new daughter for us, a new sister for my daughter, an aunt for my granddaughter - all good stuff. Don't know any details, but I'll have to borrow the book on being the mother of the groom I gave my friend Karen when her son was getting married. I hope it gives me better advice than the old, tired saying: "Shut up, show up, and wear beige."

Congratulations, Eric, and best wishes, Holly!