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This article was posted to Jayber on 25 September 2005 by to the following categories: Family.
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On September 3rd, 2005, Mandy and I got a phone call from Shelly--She and Barney got engaged! They were in Mississippi over Labor Day weekend visiting Barney's family.
By the way, I'm really sorry for being so tardy on posting the news; Mandy and I have been so excited about it, telling our friends and my family, but I'm a forgetful bozo and didn't write about it here. Anyways, this is so exciting! Congratulations guys!
Shelly and Barney at Mirror Lake this summer:
Mark, Dear…..you are not a forgetful Bozo. Just a busy man. Yep, we are all excited and happy for the two of them. Another great “son” will join our family. He has a tough act to follow with you and Peter, but I know he is up to the task. Thanks for the nice posting.
Barney’s great. Mandy and I thought so from the start. Welcome to the fam Barnski!
Congratulations Shelly and Barney. We’re happy for you guys.
Thank You So much to everyone for the kind words! It is such an exciting thing that is happening in our lives. We have our eyes set on September of 2007. If anyone has any canine tuxedo tips, please feel free to pass them along. hehehehehe ( but seriously ) those gorgeouse dogs will be at the alter. Thanks to Mark for mentioning the engagement. (youre the best )
Love to all