I'm going to fast forward a day or two into our trip because I know a lot of people are excited to hear the details of the BIG NEWS that occurred during our holiday!
Following Bangkok, Tex, Loppy Lou, Mr. Happy and I flew to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The city sits along the Ping River and boasts more than 300 Buddhist Temples.
We stayed at the beautiful RatiLana Resort which was our five star splurge for the trip!
The place was beautiful, romantic, and relaxing. Perfect.
Flat screens in the bathroom? ClassE!
Some of you know that Loppy Lou and Tex began dating last August.
But the story actually beings much earlier. Loppy Lou and Tex have known each other since their salad days at JMU.
They reconnected last year on…Facebook!
And the rest was history. They completely compliment each other. He’s trying to help her find a little place to call home.
And she’s trying to help him out with his questionable fashion choices.
So, in Chiang Mai, Tex decided that he wanted to surprise LL with a special dinner. The evening began with the four of us sharing some cocktails.
Just as we finished our drinks, Tex told LL that he would be taking her on a private date night. LL was delighted and the two of them slipped away.
Tex had actually arranged a private dinner for two on the hotel lawn! He was first taking LL into town for a drink and then a boat would pick them up and sail them downriver to the RatiLana! Mr. Happy and I knew the plan so we snapped a few photos before the boat set sail!
Bon Voyage!
Loppy Lou was thrilled! She was completely surprised.
When the boat docked, flowers and tea lights led their way to a private table under the stars.
After a beautiful first course, Tex couldn’t wait a moment longer.
He was full of Thai cooking, love, and courage. He got down on one knee and proposed!!
Once again, Loppy Lou was thrilled! And completely surprised!
She said yes!
Mr. Happy and I returned from our dinner and tried to spy on the couple. We weren’t sure if the question had been popped yet so our discretion was imperative.
We employed our special ops-like stealth.
But we were spotted!
We congratulated the happy couple and invited the new fiancées back to our room for some celebratory champagne.
Over bubbly, we booted the computer and the two skyped the parents to share the good news!
Then they retired to their room which had been decked out for the newly engaged.
They were soooooo happy!
We can’t wait for them to thai the knot!
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Dearest Meredith
Kate sent me this news today and I have been glued to the site ever since!! First of all Please send our congratulations to Alison. We are so happy for her. The blog site is amazing and was so entertaining to read! What an amazing journey you are on my dear!! Truly, truly something most can only dream about!! OH dear god - the leeches!!! That's when I would have been on the first plane out of there!! I can't tell you how often we think about all of you. Maybe someday we will be able to catch up on all the years gone by..... until then we wish you all much happiness and good health!! Our best to Mr Happy, Tex and Loppy Lou as well!! hahaha
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