It is Official .

Tonight has been the best night ever. It is official . Alan formerly proposed to me at my birthday Dinnner at Ruth Chris downtown DC . I had no idea . I knew we had picked out the ring , but he told me that the guy that designed it would not have it ready for atleast another week . So I gave it no thought . He handed me my birthday card .. told me to read it slow .. and on the last page he wrote .. " Will you marry me " on bended knee in front of everryone ... And of course I said yes with the tears flowing . Everyone at the rest knew but me .. it was a night like no other .. a Birthday like no other . I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life . And the ring is beautiful ... breath taking is the only way to describe it .. Well ... it is official .. and we have set a date . April 7th , 2007 at Noon . On Top of Wintergreen - VA at the Blue Ridge Overlook some 3000 feet up . Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes today , you all mean so much .. and this day has been so wonderful . Off to bed I go .. I have so much to do to get ready for this wedding ... Night ! Natalie

Big congrats Happy Birthday What a wonderful day for you!!! ENJOY.... Sonia

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to you and Alan, Tink! I couldn't be happier for you two! Kathy

Congratulations, Natalie! Lois

Natalie... That is wonderful !! How romantic. It gives me chills !!! Now hopefully you won't break your OTHER ankle while you are at the top of Wintergreen !!!..hehehe Hugs, Dana

I'm so happy for you and wish you both all the happiness in the world! Tammy

Nat, how very sweet! Congratulations!!! Wendy

oh how nice!! And taken by surprise too!! Congratulations to you both!!! I can't wait to see the ring!! It will be a beautiful day! Many tears of happiness will be shed I am sure! love, Jackie

Aaawww....how sweet! I am so happy for you. Congrats to you and Alan. Sending you lots of healthy wishes! Jill

WooHoo!!! What a fantastic Birthday present for a fantastic lady. You got to post a pic of the ring!! hugs, Jane