The holidays are such a special time of year; full of festivities and family. No wonder so many couples get engaged! You’ve probably noticed your Facebook newsfeed filling up with announcements, congratulations, and pictures of those new sparklers. I’ve seen more than a few friends and acquaintances post the happy news in the past two weeks alone and we haven’t even hit the landmark dates of Christmas and the New Year yet.
Every year we prepare for the after holiday rush of consultation requests. Newly engaged couples, still shining with that holiday glow, who are excited to plan their big day. This year there will be two very familiar faces at the table – My not-so-little-brother, John, and his FIANCE, Lisa! Lisa’s been a part of the family for years now, but we are so happy that they are making it official. (Adorable couple below – a few hours after the proposal)
Brother John made my Christmas by tricking me into going to the locally owned and operated jewelry store with him to check out the custom ring. He had been in the day before, seen the ring, and decided to bring big sister in for a second opinion. Of course it was perfect. As a craftsman (amazing woodworker & furniture maker – and I’m not just saying that because he’s family) it was important to him to buy an original piece by a fellow craftsman.
Luckily he didn’t make me keep the secret long at all and proposed the very next morning while on one of their favorite hikes. We were all able to celebrate with them just hours after while on our annual Condon Family Christmas Tree outing. Quite the hunt this year, considering the big news and our fancy new hats Pam brought back from her recent trip the Calgary.
The love birds got surprisingly tame bear toppers, while Chris and I received Sasquatch and a Yeti respectively. We may have looked ridiculous, but those handmade hats are warm! Check out all the kooky creatures from KnitWits.
So, as this year draws quickly to a close, the Condon family has much to look forward to and celebrate in 2012
Happy holidays from our entire family!
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