Kristen Said Yes

On our way back from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Matroni, we made a pit stop at Kristen's Aunt and Uncle's house.

Kristen ran in screaming at a higher register than I've previously heard, which convinced me that her ring gives her super powers.

Once little Connor Baby stopped crying (apparently dogs aren't the only ones that are effected by the high pitch squealing) and Kristen stopped shaking (apparent side effect of new found super powers) she was able to introduce the ring to the rest of the Bladel family.

The highlight of the visit, of course was Mr. Connor.

Kristen got to feed the little dude, and upon further review, he and I pretty much have the same problems keeping our food in the mouth.

Connor is quite the swimmer too; he manned a crab flotation device, officially making him King of the Pool.

The 2009 Bladel Pool Baseball Championship Game was played, with the home team of Uncle Jim, Momma Bladel, Sean, and Liz taking home the trophy thanks to a 5-1 drubbing over my team.

I don't want to talk about it.

Kristen's family surprised us with a little cookie cake celebration in honor of the engagement.

Apparently word has gotten out that we like cookie cake.

And I'm pretty sure that they know about our Chili's fixation.