Homestead Update

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I am so excited and happy to share this update. My daughter Emily and Brandon, the man in her life, are officially engaged!!! Wedding plans are in the working.. it's looking like a fall time wedding although they have not set a date yet.. they are still working on that. I will keep you posted!

My husband and I are so thrilled with this news!! Our family absolutely loves Brandon! He is a fantastic man and honestly we could not have imagined a better match for our daughter. They are just perfect for each other.

 

 

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  1. aimeeJune 7, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Congratulations! That is very exciting news...and a autumn wedding sounds beautiful! May God bless them as they plan this special time:)
    Blessings,
    Aimee
    PS: They make a really cute couple!

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  2. PetraJune 7, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Congratulations!
    Greetings from The Netherlands,
    Thara

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  3. jeanJune 8, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    How wonderful and exciting!! I wish them both the best as they plan for their wedding.

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  4. MonicaJune 8, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    congratulation! Your heart must be so full! I noticed them in your Memorial Day pictures! They are a wonderful looking couple! Very happy. May richly God bless them .

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  5. KatyJune 8, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Congratulations! That is just wonderful! :)

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  6. SarahJune 9, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Congrats to your daughter! That is some very exciting news :)

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  7. ChasJune 11, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  8. DalynJuly 1, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Congratulations! What a darling couple!

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  9. Greg and DonnaJuly 1, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    That is so sweet. Congratulations & happy planning!

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  10. Janie KingJuly 2, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    That is cool!! I have a daughter named Emily and she married a Brandon, they have been married 5 years. She has a photgraphy studio here in Oklahoma and is flying to Washington State this week to do a wedding!!!

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    1. CrystalJuly 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      Oh wow.. coincidences.. life is so funny sometimes! :D

      Crystal :)

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  11. Janie KingJuly 10, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    WOW I just read their wedding date is November 3rd, my Emily and Brandon's anniversary date is November 4th

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