I'm Going To Be a Mother-in-law!!

Many of you know that I have eagerly been awaiting "official" news about my son Scott and his girlfriend, Paula.  I am proud and happy to say that news has arrived!  Scott and Paula became engaged on Friday, October 22, at the Navy Ball in Leavenworth, Kansas.  The ball was to celebrate the 235th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Scott made it even more memorable by proposing to Paula... on one knee... in front of everyone!!! He's had it planned for weeks and Paula was stunned, not that he asked, but that he chose to pop the question in front of an audience.  That is so out of character for Scott!  It's a good thing she said "yes"! 

Here is a picture of them before the ball and a picture of the ring.  Good taste there, son!

Thanks for letting me share this news! I am extremely happy for them and very proud, too!

My Son's Birthday Card

This Thursday is my son's 36th birthday.  I don't know how he got that old!!  It's like the soap operas where a baby grows to teenager in a record 5 years and becomes an adult a mere 5 years later.  Then they never age for 20 years -- still having babies, too!  Well, that must be what happened here!

Anyway, I am posting my son's card tonight with no fear that he will see it before I take it to him this week.  He never reads my blogs! 

The sketch is one that I saved from Mojo Monday.  I love all the shapes and opportunity for textures and patterns.  The paper came from Latte Matstock by DCWV.  Great colors and designs.  The quote by Aristotle is a Stampin' Up stamp I've had for years.  The flower impression is from Hero Arts that I used embossing glitter on.  Topped off with paper piercing and pearls for style, but I hope is still suitable for a man.  The border is MS iron fence.  The flower design on the bottom half is actually on the paper and I added tiny pearls in the centers.  No coloring at all on this card! 

I love being Scott's mom!  Happy Birthday, son!