Wednesday, April 18, 2007

The makings of a daughter-in-law

A bid deal happened last night here at the Fogarty home.
Our first-born, Tyler Kraft Fogarty is engaged to be married in September.
Tyler asked Elea Sara Cook to be his wife last night on top of a little knoll overlooking Codorus Lake Marburg, as the chilly wind tried to interrupt a very sweet proposal. Tyler had prayed about how he would ask her to marry him and came up with quite a unique plan. He had an Apple Nano I-Pod inscribed on the back with the words "Elea Sara Cook… will you marry me?" After giving her a dozen long stemmed red roses, he showed her the gift of the I-pod. She was thrilled and thought the gift was over the top. As she started to put it back into the box Tyler told her that some I-pod’s are inscribed on the back when you order them online. She turned the I-pod over and as she read the words she became wordless and stood in shock. Before she could say anything Tyler then got down on one knee, asked her if she would be his wife, and gave her a ring that belonged to his great- grand-mother Mary Ridgley Kraft.
Later, the happy couple came home where we had waited dinner, and Evan made a toast of sparkling cider and wished them a happy and joyous life together.
All the brothers gave them their blessings and the evening melted away into a bowl of cookies and cream ice-cream and the wee hours of 10 o’clock.
One down and four to go.

4 comments:

Tyler said...

Absolutely incredible!
Elea is such a gift.
Love you all,
Tyler

Paul Martin said...

Great story. However as a father of four girls I'm sadden that Tyler is "off the market" now. But you do have three others, so there is hope. By the way, are you open to arranged marriages? We should talk. ;-) lol.

I'm very happy for Tyler and can't wait for the wedding. (Maria gets all romantic at them and I can count on a few extra kisses afterwards.) Let us know if the Martin's can help. Our Great Room would make a nice reception area. Let us know. Love you all. --- Paul

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Sharon,
What awesome news!!!!!!!
I'm so excited for you and the family. Please tell Tyler I said congratulations and best wishes.
Bethany

Master Casual said...

"One down and four to go."!!! I thought you loved us! lol

Cheers