Sunday, November 23, 2008

FINALLY!!!!!!!



After much anticipation, planning, and prayer my youngest brother in law is engaged!! Bryan and Christine got engaged Friday night. We are SO excited for them! We LOVE Christine and knew from the moment we met her that she would be Bryan's wife one day. I have to tell you how he proposed! He picked her up Friday evening for a nice quiet evening together. He told her to close her eyes and they headed to the chapel that they will be getting married. While they were on their way Trey was already there setting the chairs up and finding a hiding spot so he could catch it all on camera. They arrived and Bryan led her to the front of the church where there were 2 chairs set up. He sat her down then set a portable dvd player on her lap to watch a video he put together. The video consisted of several of her friends and family saying why they loved Christine. It ended with Bryan telling her why he loved her then proposed! He also bought her a Bible and inside the bible was a wedding invitation that Bryan typed telling her the date, time, and place they will be getting married. The place that she wanted to get married is obviously a very popular place so he had to book it several months ago. So, they then headed to her parents house to tell them the news. Little did Christine know that Bryan had planned a surprise engagement party for her there! There were probably 25-30 family and friends there waiting to congratulate them. She thought they were coming to Ruston Saturday so it was a total surprise to her that we were there. Then her final surprise for the night was waiting for her in her bedroom. When she opened the door her Sister (who lives in England) was there! She was SO surprised!!! Bryan flew her in Thursday! Christine hasn't seen her since last Christmas. Isn't that unbelievable! He did SO good! She was totally surprised. He did a wonderful job of keeping everything to himself. I have been helping him since the beginning but I just offered suggestions - He did it all himself! I am just so happy for them. Bryan and I have a special relationship - I couldn't love him more if he were my own Brother! Trey and I have been together since he was like 12 so I have seen him grow from a child to a wonderful Godly man! I am so excited to see what God has in store for this stage of his life! Anyway, I just had to share that great news with everyone.

4 comments:

The Tylers said...

That is SO sweet, Tara. Thank you for sharing that story. I DO want to have a playdate this week BUT we are in the process of selling our house(woopee!)so I am leaving for Benton today and won't be back until Wednesday.I plan on packing everything up in the next 2.5 days. What are your plans for Thanksgiving. Are yall going to Deridder? I'll be in touch with you! Have a great day!

melanie said...

oh that is so great! thanks for sharing the story......makes me feel like i was there for the festivities! she is a sweet and special girl!

love to all, melanie

Megan said...

how awesome! i was hoping he was going to marry her - she is precious! i know your family feels so blessed!

Amanda said...

I have to admit - I lurk on your blog. I grew up with Bryan. He is a year younger than me, but we always had a great friendship. I'm so excited!!! Bryan, if you're reading - CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Amanda LaFitte Iles