August 10, 2009 @ 13:45
Huge weekend. The weather wasn't actually too bad, but it wouldn't have mattered anyway.
Both of my kids made the trek north with their mates this weekend and we were enjoying a nice Saturday afternoon when my daughter's boyfriend Josh nestled in beside me and asked me a question.
Could he marry my daughter?
Wow. Talk about an avalanche of emotions. Josh told he loves Mel, she means everything in the world to him and he'd find it an honour to be part of our family.
It didn't take me long to respond. Delyse and I love the guy and have always felt comfortable while Melanie was with him. I told him parents always have concerns about who their kids end up with, especially fathers with daughters, and in his case, we feel like we've hit the jackpot.
After this noble jesture, Josh and Mel jumped into a paddle boat and set off for a little island on our lake which we've nicknamed Diamond Island. It's nothing more than a big rock but has a steep facing on one side that's great jumping and diving off of.
I spent a good portion of my child-hood on this rock and so did both of my kids. Josh thought it would be the best place possible to get down on one knee and ask my little girl to marry him.
And that's what he did.
Needless to say when the paddle boat touched the dock on the return journey, Melanie was a different person. She got out of the boat, came up onto our deck and called for her mother to come outside.
At that point she announced something that I already knew, her and Josh were engaged.
We had a big group hug and tears were shed as Mel showed everyone her ring and it was at that point that it really hit me. We had reached a huge milestone in our lives. One of our kids was getting married.
Where did the time go? How could this be? It seemed like she was born yesterday, it couldn't be possible that we've reached this point so fast. But we have. And we're extremely happy.
And now we get on with the process of wedding plans. Apparently its going to happen next summer at a place not very far from Diamond Island.
I'll keep you posted.
Category: Family | The Trailer
August 10, 2009 / 15:04
Melanie isn't old enough to get married.
Freddy, I think I aged several years with this news...
Congratulations to both you and Delyse, this is great news.
August 10, 2009 / 15:29
Fred. Mazel Tov to you and Delyse. And of course, to the happy couple Josh and Mel. L'chaim!!
August 10, 2009 / 16:12
Freddie - I'm getting all shvitzed about this. You're a good mench.
Forgive me, I just wanted to like media guy.....
August 10, 2009 / 16:13
Hey Freddie
Congrats to you and you're family. That's awesome news!
August 10, 2009 / 17:01
Wow....I'm just remembering you telling me Doll was pregnant with Mel at that Garden's tennis event we went to. You were wetting your pants.
Which is a problem you haven't overcome.
Congrats to the family Fred!
August 10, 2009 / 17:26
Congrats.
Can't wait to see you posts about the wedding plans.
August 10, 2009 / 17:43
Great news Fred - maybe you could post a photo of Mel's ring?
August 10, 2009 / 19:56
so sorry alex and i missed the PARTY saturday night.
we are realy happy for both Mel, Josh and Bones, and you and Delyse! Soon to be grandma and grandpa??
love alex && bruce!
xoxox
by the way bruce didnt type this, alex did!
Teeheee
August 10, 2009 / 20:22
Congrats Fred ! And of Course Congrats to Melanie and Josh.
August 10, 2009 / 20:26
Congratulations Fred and to Mel and Josh! That should be a fun day.
August 10, 2009 / 20:28
Wow, now I feel old! lol Congrats to all!! Best of luck!
August 10, 2009 / 21:00
Great news, Fred. Give my best to Mel.
Footnote: My kids were read many a book with Mel's name written inside. Fred gave the children's books to Humble who passed them on to me.
August 10, 2009 / 22:02
Oh Freddy!! Just read your post- I have tears in my eyes!!! Congratulations to Mel & Josh!! And congratulations to you and Delyse - how thrilled you all must be!!!
We remember Mel as a little girl..and it does seem - like yesterday!!Looking forward to reading all about the wedding plans!!!
August 10, 2009 / 22:56
Hey Fred,
Congrats to you and Delyse and obviously Mel and Josh. Let her know, if Mel is interested, I'd be happy to DJ the wedding...I'll give you a good price too father of the bride....free.
August 10, 2009 / 23:19
I saw it this morning on facebook. Saw the pictures. Wish I was there. All I can say is Wow! Our kids grew up so fast Fred. I'm so happy for Mel, as he seems like a very fine fellow. Congratulations to you and all of the family. He'll be a very nice addition.
August 11, 2009 / 06:31
Congrats to you and Doll and of course lil Mel. It was 20 years ago this summer that I met you and her and I came to her 7th birthday party. Wow, how f-in old are we? She has always been a great girl and please give her my best and a hug and all that.
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August 11, 2009 / 09:31
Congrats FreddieP and family. I recall hearing Mel's little girl voice on the radio many years ago.
We are all looking forward to our e-vites to the big event!!
August 11, 2009 / 10:49
Congratulations Fred. Great news and a great story!
August 11, 2009 / 11:48
I cant believe my Mel is old
enough to get married, but she
is and to a wonderful guy who
we all adore.
I remember when Delyse and Fred told me they were expecting,,,,it just seems like a few months ago and we
were all so so happy....now
the showers and wedding I
just cant wait....Love you
all
August 11, 2009 / 11:51
Congratulations to Mel and Josh... that's great.
August 11, 2009 / 13:38
It's a wonderful thing! My best to Mel and Josh Fred.
I am very happy for all!
Ivar
August 11, 2009 / 16:11
Congrats to the entire FreddieP family!
Remember when you are trying to explain what marriage means, and you look it up in the dictionary, the word marriage doesn't appear....
That's because marriage is a sentence not a word!
August 11, 2009 / 21:32
Awesome! Always nice when people fall in love and commit. Cheers!
August 12, 2009 / 11:14
Further to what Juniep wrote - Fred, it seems like only last week when you told us the story of how you and Delyse showed up on Dickie & Junie's doorstep, crying because Delyse was pregnant and you were both scared...
You will make a great father-in-law and grandfather...
August 14, 2009 / 17:39
Thanks so much everyone! All of these well wishes are so very sweet!
We are beyond excited!
Loving you!
November 5, 2009 / 23:09
Kinda late on this one, but oh well. Congratulations to all of you.
August 30, 2010 / 12:48
Cheers for the posting friend, arent you a guru. I fink you are. Word, Chloe
September 1, 2010 / 02:54
I just need to say, good info. i've been trying to find something like this for a while. can i subscribe somehow to new content? like email subscription or rss feed?
September 2, 2010 / 06:45
Especially helpful info here. BTW, I think I read a quite similar article on one more blog nowadays, truly i'm pretty certain. I 'll check it out and let you know, maybe they copied your content, who knows.
September 2, 2010 / 13:47
Obama stated, "We have undergone very nearly a decade of war. Wow never mind eh?.vonda.
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