engaged!
On a quiet Maine beach at twilight, they watched a fox skitter across the bluing snow. He read a poem perfectly discovered for the place and time. And then John Paul asked Erin to marry him, to wear the beautiful antique ring he had chosen for her.
She called home, her tears and laughter all bundled up together in the warmth of their excitement. Through the phone- we're getting married!!! we're getting married!!
Delighted, overjoyed! All of us!
OH. Wow. What one earth is that like? What a beautiful couple they are, congrats to all, with love, AM
Posted by: anna maria | January 20, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Congratulation, a beautiful couple. You family is growing. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | January 20, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Congratulations! You are going to be a wonderful MOB! Love it! I had a blast planning and organizing our oldest daughter's wedding..delightful...using every artsy-craft skill up my sleeve! You're going to love it!
*Heidi*
Posted by: *Heidi* | January 21, 2008 at 12:38 AM
love this story .. Congratulations again Charlotte to you and your family
xoxo
Terri
Posted by: terri ventura | January 21, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Eeeeekkkkkkkk! How exciting!
Oh, are you in for some fun now!
What a beautiful couple!
Congratulations, Charlotte, to you and your lovely daughter. More opportunities for tears...and reflection.
xo
Melissa
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | January 21, 2008 at 01:09 AM
Congratulations. I'm so happy for ALL of you!
Posted by: pam | January 21, 2008 at 02:58 AM
Very exciting. Congratulations to all!!
Posted by: Rosie | January 21, 2008 at 06:32 AM
What a lovely story and photos. You have exciting times ahead!
Posted by: Frivolitea | January 21, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Happy News! How romantic it all sounds and what a gorgeous ring. Best wishes and congratulations to everyone!
Posted by: Linda in Waterloo | January 21, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Yay!!!! Oh, that does sound absolutely romantic and perfect. What a beautiful start to a marriage! And my goodness! A wedding!!! HUGE congratulations to everyone!
Posted by: amanda | January 21, 2008 at 08:14 AM
congrats to your daughter and her fiance...they make a lovely couple. How exciting for them!!!
Posted by: Gabrielle | January 21, 2008 at 08:32 AM
oh how sweet! congrats!
love her ring!!
yeah
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 21, 2008 at 08:34 AM
How exciting for all of you! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jan | January 21, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Congratulations!!! Being in love is wonderful!!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | January 21, 2008 at 09:51 AM
What wonderful news! Such a lovely scene, and a beautiful beautiful ring. Congratulations to your happy girl!!!
Posted by: jenny b harris | January 21, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Congratulations--what a stunning ring--I'm looking forward to reading all about wedding preparations on the blog.
Posted by: Stephanie Vanderslice | January 21, 2008 at 10:28 AM
How very very exciting for all of you!!!... and how beauteous is that ring he has chosen for her to wear. Eons of happiness to all!! LindaSonia
Posted by: LindaSonia | January 21, 2008 at 10:29 AM
What a wonderful, magical thing!
Young love...engaged to be married!
What JOY! Happy girl, Happy Mama!!
Posted by: Kimberly Kwan | January 21, 2008 at 10:38 AM
How wonderful. I get goosebumps at that image of her looking at him..... wow! The ring is fabulous, I love the old mine handcut diamonds.
Posted by: the farmers wife | January 21, 2008 at 10:52 AM
pure bliss! many many blessings!!
danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
Posted by: Danielle Muller | January 21, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Oh I have goosebumps!! How exciting!! They looks so cute in that photo and I *love* the ring. xoxo
Posted by: teresa | January 21, 2008 at 11:31 AM
what a wonderful time for you and your family...cherish every moment...congratulations.
best,
carol
Posted by: carol Eldridge | January 21, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Oh, that was a total goosebump post. How wonderful! Congratulations to the beautiful couple and their families.
Posted by: Sonja | January 21, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations! May God bless them with a life of happiness and strength together! They make a lovely couple. Such infectious smiles they both have.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 21, 2008 at 12:32 PM
How wonderful! Congratulations!! And what a lovely ring!!!
Posted by: Susan | January 21, 2008 at 12:34 PM
What wonderful news! Congrats to Erin and her new fiance. All the best as they plan their wedding.
Posted by: Tracy | January 21, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Many congratulations to the happy couple.
Posted by: carolyn | January 21, 2008 at 03:55 PM
congratulations! I always love hearing about them since my younger brother is also named Jon Paul! Well now you will have to get yourself busy making all kinds of wedding crafts!! How exciting!I always love hearing the engagement stories, I on the other hand laughed and did not cry, I thought he was joking!!
xo Ellen
Posted by: ellen Crimi-Trent | January 21, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Congratulations Charlotte! I'm sure you're thrilled to bits. I'll bet you'd be such a fun mom to plan a wedding with. Enjoy!
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | January 21, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Congratulations! Isn't love wonderful!
Posted by: charlene provenzale | January 21, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Fantastic! Congrats to you and your family. I can't wait to see all of the beautiful stuff you come up with for this wedding!!!
Posted by: Jodi Buckmister | January 21, 2008 at 06:53 PM
This is indeed happy news!
Congratulations to the young couple!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | January 22, 2008 at 12:56 PM
How wonderful and what a gorgeous ring!
Posted by: Jen | January 22, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Charlotte, that is so exciting! I know you are thrilled. Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda Richter | January 22, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Congratulations to your daughter on her engagement. I know how exciting it is because my daughter became engaged too last October and we are in the midst of planning a fall wedding. Have fun!
Posted by: Jeanne | January 23, 2008 at 01:49 AM
OHHHHHHHHH!
How exciting Charlotte!
Congratulations to you ALL!
Erin - you, your fiance and your ring are BEAUTIFUL!!!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | January 23, 2008 at 08:17 AM
WONDERFUL!!!
Please contact me, after they get married, I make Faberge style egg ornaments and would love to make one for them and you as an heirloom. I will need a wedding phone, will transfer to the egg, it is filigree cut, embellished with italian braid, swarovski crystals, beautiful findings, etc.
Posted by: Bernie Berlin | January 23, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Wishing the very best for everyone. Love the ring!
Posted by: Diane | January 23, 2008 at 10:35 AM
How wonderful!!! Daughters are so special that way. I wish you (and them) the best new year possible.
Posted by: Alice Larkin | January 25, 2008 at 09:34 PM
How wonderful!!! Daughters are so special that way. I wish you (and them) the best new year possible.
Posted by: Alice Larkin | January 25, 2008 at 09:37 PM
charlotte, yay! congratulations!!!!
Posted by: crystal | January 27, 2008 at 09:51 AM
ps. and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ring!
Posted by: crystal | January 27, 2008 at 09:52 AM