Engagement :)

One of the most special things about our last trip to the States was the fantastic support the entire family showed for our engagement.  My sister and parents threw a wonderful engagement party, and all the folks who couldn't make it to the party still found amazing ways to show their support.  Some people sent touching emails and a lot of folks signed the matted picture of us (that my mom put together) with inspirational quotes. It was just truly amazing.

My Aunt and Uncle in Washington state greeted us on the other coast by throwing a mini-celebration in their beautiful garden, complete with local champagne and a fantastic dinner.  Here are a few photos from that celebration.   Gudrun took the pictures of the bottle and the cork in the bushes (a personal favorite of mine - she really does have a good eye).  I took a the picture of Aunt Peggy's pretty mise en place.

Thanks for the great celebration Aunt Peggy and Uncle John.... and Chris and Mom and Dad..... and EVERYONE else who took part!  It really really meant a lot to us.