"Here Comes the Bride..."

Evidently after we left the Mines campus on Saturday, Laura and Ian went shopping for an engagement ring...and found one! Last night at 11 pm we got a phone call that said they're now officially engaged!!! They took a night hike in the mountains and Ian proposed, and of course, Laura said yes. So the fun begins...or so I hear. I've never been a mother of the bride before. But I'm sure looking forward to it.

For those of you who have never met Ian, let me assure you he's a keeper. He adores our girl and has a huge heart for Christ...the two most important qualities. He's tall (Laura only comes up to his shoulder) and has the curliest hair. He's kind hearted and tender and talented in so many ways. And he adores Laura...did I mention that one already? Ian will finish up his BS next month at Mines and is already taking classes toward his MS which he'll finish next May. He's a civil engineer...very brainy, but still knows how to have a great time. He loves the outdoors, plays semi-professional paintball, and adores our girl. (Some things bear repeating.) Laura comes alive when she's with Ian. We've known for quite awhile that he's the guy for our girl.

There will be some crazy days ahead for all of us now with so much to do. Laura will be a senior in the fall and is once again working as an RA in one of the dorms on campus. I'm not sure how easy it will be to fit it all in, but we're sure going to try! They have a church in Golden that they love, so I imagine that's where the wedding will be. So much to decide! Once again we could use your prayers...this time for a sweet couple who love Christ with all their hearts.