The Setting: Central Park Ice Skating Rink at noon amidst all the day-after-Thanksgiving skating crowds on a perfect sunshiny day.
The Guy (to his mom, earlier that day): Which knee do I kneel on?
The D.J. at the Wollman Rink before playing the cd of "their song": Everyone please come to a complete halt. Please stop skating. Will (guy) and (girl) please come to the center of the rink.
Two female skaters, one after the other, anticipating what was to happen: Get on your knees, on your knees!
The Guy: Will you marry me?
The Girl: (who thought she was getting in trouble for skating backwards!) Yes (in tears).
The Crowd: Ooohhhhhh.
Little Sister, an hour later: You'll need to change your Facebook profile.
Little Sister, during a Girl Fest Manicure later that day, to her soon-to-be sister-in-law: We're going to be killer bridesmaids.
Mom: Can I blog this?
Dad: You should write about how perfect and special this was.
The Girl, two days later: For more information, go to The Knot and scroll down the right side to the "Couples Wedding Page" and it is listed under his name.
Wow!!!
Posted by: Claude | November 26, 2006 at 04:25 AM
Brought tears to my eyes... what a lovely thing that all of the members in the families are finding their own ways to express their joy (e.g. killer bridesmaids).
Posted by: lilalia | November 26, 2006 at 05:22 AM
Only in New York! Love it.
Posted by: Rhea | November 26, 2006 at 07:00 AM
What a Kodak Moment ! Could it have been more perfect??? !!!!! What a memorable event for SUCH a beautiful, sweet spirited young woman ! She deserves all the joy that is hers right now. She has never failed to be charming, delightful, and loving to everyone. To say we are happy for her is an understatement ! How about a wedding in the mountains? Even if it is in Timbuktu or Antarctica....I am there. Hugs all around ! Your aunt Carron loves you !
Posted by: Eleanor Mainwaring | November 26, 2006 at 11:30 AM
That is lovely and perfect place for a important question.
Posted by: katkat | November 26, 2006 at 02:46 PM
All I can say is I am happy for you....and them... and everyone right now. Even me. What a wonderful world!!
Posted by: merry mama | November 26, 2006 at 05:44 PM
What a lovely record for your daughter and future son-in-law. Best wishes to you and yours.
Mrs. Huff
Posted by: mrs Huff, Dallas | November 27, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Wow, such thoughtfulness from a man in love. Congratulations and best wishes to the engaged couple! And to the parents of the bride =)
Posted by: Sunnyday | November 28, 2006 at 06:22 AM
This fella has style to propose in acceptable, historical pose (and on ice yet) and see the joy of those around them being part of it. It is so great that he is someone you love and accept as well. Blessing and great joy for all of you at this time. Thanks for sharing.
My love,
Gloria
Posted by: Gloria | December 01, 2006 at 03:18 PM
What a beautiful day!!!! And it was captured so perfectly! Congratulations to my friends and to all of the family too!!!!!!! I am glad that I was able to see the wonderful pictures and read this sweet "recap."
Posted by: Jenny Jackson | December 01, 2006 at 05:26 PM
That's beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!! I love all of your reactions - what a great family!!
Posted by: Kathy | December 02, 2006 at 11:31 PM
Amazing and so romantic! Congrats! I am so thrilled to hear and see the great pictures!
Posted by: girlfriend | December 04, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Oh I am so totally excited for the two of them. One of the birdies that I was blessed enough to nest for a while is going to fly away to her own nest. I love all of you. Karyn
Posted by: Karyn | December 04, 2006 at 02:16 PM