NO it is GREAT NEWS…………………
THIS POST is MORE for my FAMILY and CLOSE FRIENDS but if you follow me it might put a smile on your face as well.
MY SON KRISTOPHER proposed to his girlfriend of almost two years……….two days ago in the SAN DIEGO BAY!They have purchased a sailboat and plan to live on THAT whilst HE makes his tables in an old shipyard and SHE makes ONE OF A KIND JEWELRY!
I was IN THE KNOW A BIT as I got to pick up the ring from the jeweler where it needed to be sized.
A TEXT CAME IN ON APRIL 5th,”Molly came with me to work today,can’t get rid of her.Any chance you can swing by the jeweler and get the ring?”
SO, I did feel apart of THE OPERATION just a wee bit!
I did know the DAY was CLOSE………
I did know MY SON drove to SAN FRANCISCO to ask for her hand from HER FATHER.
I DID KNOW FROM THE GET GO SHE WAS PERFECT FOR HIM!
The boat needed to be relocated a 13 hour journey from LONG BEACH to SAN DIEGO.
Needless, to say, I did not make that JOURNEY, but my HUSBAND and my other SON did!
THANK GOODNESS they DID and we have NICHOLAS TO THANK for the PHOTOS………….
AS he spied his BROTHER with the little red box in his pocket.
Having NO PHONE on HIM and looking about at the CROWD on board NO ONE WAS LOOKING THEIR WAY!
SO, what does he do………….MY YOUNGEST NICHOLAS?
He grabs MOLLY’s phone to take a photo of her at THE HELM.
This is what HE CAPTURED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOTE KRISTOPHER is on ONE KNEE!
Look at the SPARKLES in THE BAY for their ENTRANCE!!!!!!!
THIS IS BLISS!
I am SO PROUD Of MY SON.
AS I STATED on INSTAGRAM
I GOT MY GIRL!!!!
F I N A L L Y.
THRILLED TO HAVE MOLLY APART of OUR FAMILY.
YES, HE IS ON HIS KNEE!
YES,HE ASKED HER FATHER FIRST!
THIS MAMA is VERY EXCITED!!!
I JUST HAD TO SHARE
THE JOY.
XOXOXOXO
Graciela says
YOU will continue to feel the excitement for a long long time, the blessing of a proposal during Holy Week is precious.
I wish you so much continued happiness. Yeah! It’s a Girl! You are going to be the best Mom (in-law) as you are
A dear FRIEND, who always came to my shop to shop and have great conversation. YOU are a amazing woman, I am honored
To know you. Thank you for sharing such fabulous news!!!!
Blessings blessings Felicidades!
LA CONTESSA says
HAPPY EASTER!
HOW ARE YOU ENJOYING YOUR DOWN TIME?
XX
Karen Swenson says
Congratulations!!! Wow. He did it right. So beautiful. I can see why your proud. You both raised that wonderful boy right and there adorable together. So much fun. Xxxx
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU!
I am RIGHT BEHIND YOU……….A TAD!
GRANNY!!!!!
HOW ARE YOU?I hear you broke your leg………………….
NOT driving HWY 24 these days if you saw a few posts back.I need to wait a bit longer.
HAPPY EASTER!
XX
Vicki says
Congratulations!
Lee Anne says
Great big fat smiles! Thank you! Isn’t it great that she appreciates an heirloom engagement ring? They are the best…with all the lovely history. Your other son did such a great job catching the moment!! Way to take matters into his own hands. Such happiness for you all…
PPP says
Ma Chere Contessa,
Yes, what lovely news!
Both your sons are romantics like their Mom.
Krisopher staged a truly romantic proposal, complete with traditional permission from his future father-in-law, His bride-to-be will have a prince of a husband. I am happy to hear that you are pleased with Molly.
Nicholas captured all the romance of Kristopher and Molly’s special very happy moment.
Wonderful gift from a loving brother.
Contessa, such incredible excitement you must feel! It’s all so wonderful.
Enjoy everything ahead.
The Italian Papa must be equally excited.
Thanks for sharing the excitement!
PPP
LA CONTESSA says
ANYTIME!
YOU KNOW I LIKE TO SPREAD THE JOY!!!!!!!!
I shall keep YOU in THE LOOP as I hear more plans…………XX
lisa thomson says
Beautiful! Congratulations to your son and his STBB (soon to be bride ;)) The photos are lovely.
LA CONTESSA says
GLAD YOU GAVE ME THE CLUE for STBB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XX
Lola Martínez Iniesta says
HAPPY EASTER!!!
BESITOS from Spain,
Lola.
LA CONTESSA says
HAPPY EASTER!
XX
Mithra Ballesteros says
You got your girl and she looks completely and totally overjoyed! Best news ever! I can’t imagine a better mother-in-law than you. Best wishes to all of you lucky ducks!
LA CONTESSA says
I DID I DID!!!!!!!!!
XX
Merrybe says
So lovely! Just perfect … thank you for sharing such goodness!
LA CONTESSA says
When I find it and am ALLOWED………I WILL ALWAYS SHARE!
THANK YOU THANK YOU!
XX
Karen Persson says
How beautiful! Congratulations! This puts tears in my eyes… Amazing… I love romance and now you’ll have a daughter-in-law!
So thrilled for you and your family!
Love,
Karenxoxoxo
LA CONTESSA says
YOU KNOW WHAT it is ALL ABOUT!I’m just FOLLOWING YOUR LEAD!
THANK YOU KAREN……….XX
Jennifer Lively says
So thrilled to hear your happy news!!!!!!!They both looked so happy!
Much love,
Jennifer
LA CONTESSA says
EXCITING!
I AGREE……….XX
Ms. Mary says
A very happy post. Sweet pictures-so great the photographer was able to think on his feet! Enjoy these special days. Lots of <3 from TN.
LA CONTESSA says
THAT PHOTOGRAPHER get’s a GOLD STAR from THIS MAMA!
XX
Leslie Harris says
As a mother of two boys myself I totally get what you mean when you say, ‘I got my girl!’
Oh I am so thrilled for you and so very impressed that Nicholas made that extra effort to snap those photos which will only become more precious over the years..and such great pictures too! I hope you keep us posted on these two, I love to hear about weddings.
LA CONTESSA says
WILL DO!
XX
Design Chic says
I am thrilled for you all, La Contessa! What a beautiful couple and a wonderful life. Happy Monday!
Sarah says
Congratulations to this darling couple. My husband did not purpose on a boat, but we did buy a sailboat the summer we married. Wonderful memories! Congratulations to you for earning a daughter out of this occasion. 😉
foodiefan says
Such a beautiful romantic way to propose!! Congratulations to Kristopher and Molly!!! Remember so well when we were at lunch at your place when he had only just met her and was leaving lunch early to go and take her out. So exciting to have a girl in the family…..know just how you feel!!! Love that they sailed the boat down to San Diego to start their new life…….it will be a fun place for you to visit. Hope you had a happy Easter!! xo
Baroness says
Wonderful news!!! Thank you for sharing. She’s gorgeous! He’s gorgeous! And they are in LOVE! You are one HAPPY MAMA!!!
WELL DESERVED JOY FOR YOU ALL!!! Have fun wedding planning- keep us posted!
Jeanne Henriques says
Wonderful Wonderful News Elizabeth! So romantic! Congratulations to you all…it sounds like you have the perfect addtion to your family and Mom finally gets a girl…Perfect! xxx
Anita @ Vue at Jindivick says
Absolute joy in those faces Elizabeth.
Very romantic.
A new life ahead in San Deigo, new dreams and aspirations.
I wish them every success and a lifetime of happiness.
Sending love to all.
Neat xx
Julie Russell says
Love this post! Love a romance! Love an engagement! Love a wedding! Love love! Best wishes to the groom, the bride and both families! xo
Karen says
How utterly FABULOUS is this story!!!!! Congrats to Molly and Kristopher…BEAUTIFUL couple. What a delight to have a GIRL in the family now!!!!
LA CONTESSA says
YES!!!!!!!!
elizabeth@pineconesandacornsblog says
Not sure how I missed this! Congratulations to your son, beautiful fiancé and to your family.
debra@5th and state says
what a handsome couple, congrats to all!!!!
(Little hearts) debra