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February 16th 2006
Published: February 18th 2006
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Greetings all!

As some of you may already know, Larry and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary on February 16th…which turned out to be quite a day to remember forever. That morning, we headed out to the Ginza area of Tokyo, where we had plans to walk through the Imperial Palace Gardens - a very historical and famous place here in Japan. Although these gardens were extremely beautiful, I didn’t want to stay very long. The weather was horrible and rainy, and with every step, we were getting colder and wetter….so naturally, I wanted to leave and find the nearest shopping mall! J But Larry was very persistent about seeing more of this famous garden, and so I grudgingly carried on. He also told me he had my anniversary gift with him and wanted to give it to me here….so naturally I wanted to stick around for that as well!

Finally we found a spot that suited Larry, and as he began to set up a video camera…I started to wonder why he was making such a big deal about giving me my anniversary gift. (I didn’t videotape him opening the gym bag I gave him earlier that morning)! Well, it wasn’t until he was actually on one knee with a ring in his hand that I realized what was going on!!! I, of course, said YES!

The way he proposed was amazing…. For some reason, I have always dreamed of being proposed to on a beach with UB40’s “Baby I Love Your Way” playing in the background. Strange I know, but Larry remembered that I shared this with him one time and wanted to make my dreams a reality. He told me that the last year we have spent together has been a dream come true for him, and so now it was his turn to make mine come true. So, despite that it was February in Tokyo, he brought the beach to me! He first took out a framed picture of 2 lounge chairs on a tropical beach and placed that in front of me, and then took his I-Pod out of his pocket and started playing that song. Next, he got down on one knee…we both were crying….I wouldn’t have changed a single thing if I had planned it myself.

Afterwards we went to our hotel, the Park Hotel, to dump off all of our stuff and relax for a bit. Once again I had another surprise waiting for me there…champagne, flowers on the bed, and a “Congratulations” card. It was all so very beautiful and romantic. Later we went out for a very nice (and expensive!) dinner at a place called Sorasio which overlooked Tokyo from the 46th floor. But our night wasn’t over after dinner….at midnight we had a masseuse come to our room for private massages. What a fabulous way to end a perfect day!

Since we are planning on living here in Tokyo for the next year, we won’t really be planning our wedding until we return home…although we are thinking about September of 2008. Until then, please know that you all are very near and dear in our hearts….and we know we will see you all at the wedding! J

Love,
Larry and Melanie

JAPANESE FOR THE DAY: ai shi-te i-mas (I love you)



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18th February 2006

Holy Cannoli!
Congratulations!!!!! OMG, I am so excited. So happy for you both. I remember when Melanie had her second date with Larry right after we moved into Bedford Estate and said "I love my Guy" - literally. And I was like, whoa - those are heavy words for a second date. And then I think I saw her three more times at the apt. in the next 5 months b/she was always with LareBare! OK, that may be a slight exaggeration...slight. YAY! Congrats congrats congrats. I love you guys and couldn't be happier for you because in the words of Mariah "oh baby baby you belong together"!
18th February 2006

blingbling
Oh yeah, and awesome job on the ring selection Larry - HELLO!
18th February 2006

Congrats!
Larry that is the sweetest proposal I've ever heard. I'm so happy for both of you and I know you will make my best friend happy for the rest of her life:) I love you guys!
18th February 2006

Congratulations!
I am so happy for you both....
18th February 2006

Larry's other mother
Well...how touching....I am so happy for the both of you.....I am enjoying reading all the blogs....for those that are back here in the middle of motherhood and can't get away....it is very refreshing....love Dennis
19th February 2006

My Big Bro!!
I'm so happy for you Larry. When Mom told me that you did it, I was shocked at first but sooo so happy! I can't wait to see you guys. Hopefully Austin will win the lottery and he'll take me there. Miss you both so much! Talk to ya soon on the skype thingy... ;-)
19th February 2006

Congrats!!!
How romantic!!! Good job Larry! I am so happy for the two of you...such an exciting time! The ring is georgeous Melanie! Much luck, love and happiness in the future!
19th February 2006

OH MY!!!
Congratulations!! - I think that this is so terrific. And Beautiful. I am so happy for you. Much love to both of you. -D
19th February 2006

Congratulations from Mel's Bro
Congratulations! I'm so happy for both of you!
20th February 2006

The ring
Congrats!!!!! Pretty romantic way to propose. Anyway I guess this is the sort of time when I am not suppossed to act immature and joke so I won't. HAHA PSYCH-SO I guess it's official as soon as Melanie can get back to LI and ask Bryan for his blessing. Kiddign aside i am very happy for teh both of you.
20th February 2006

Congrats!
Congrats to you both! Larry very nice job on not only the ring but the proposal! Melanie welcome to the family and bless that ring and wear it well. May you be blessed with a lifetime of love and happiness. You are gonna have a blast planning your wedding! Enjoy every second of being engaged its really such a fun time! Love you both!
20th February 2006

WOW!
Congrats Melanie! It's so fun for me to see all 'my girls' grow up and begin new chapters of their lives! I am not only proud of you for continuing to follow your dreams as a dancer, but proud that you found the love of your life! I can't wait to meet him - he's a very lucky guy! And from the sounds of the proposal, sounds like you are too! Can't wait till the wedding! Have fun in Japan! Keep dancing! I miss YOU! All my love, Rebecca! Go Pistons!
21st February 2006

Congratulations!!!
Stephen filled me in this week end while I was in NC, it made my week end! I am so happy for the two of you and Nice JOB!! on the ring Larry :) Glad to see Prince Charming found his Cinderella.
22nd February 2006

Congratulations
I know have not met you yet Melanie, but I wanted to send my best wishes to you and Laurence! The news is wonderful, and I am so very happy for you both. Finding true love and happiness is a blessing, and I'm glad you both have found it. Laurence, sorry I have not kept in touch. Drop a line when you have a chance.
23rd February 2006

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!
Congrats! I knew you were a big cheeseball Buckley! Congratulations you two, perhaps we will get together to celebrate sometime ;-} P.s nice job on the ring 8-)-E-
24th February 2006

Wow
That was quite a proposal.Couldn't have picked a sweeter addition to the family,welcome Melanie,congratulations son.God bless you both.
24th February 2006

Fantastic News
Aidan and I wanted to say congratulations to you. Such a wonderful way to propose and the ring is so beautiful! You both look so happy! That is so important! Good luck to both of you!!!
27th February 2006

=)
You two have truly proven that, "a dream is a wish your heart makes." As I look back on the many years and wonderful memories I have shared with Melanie, I cannot remember a time when she had a brighter sparkle in her eye than the time that she has spent with Larry. It gives the rest of us hope that true love and romanticism is still alive. I only wish you two were closer so we could share these exciting moments with you (oh, and so I could try on that blinging ring! jk). Seriously, Larry, thank you for being so wonderful to someone so dear to me. She deserves the best, which you have proven to be! Best wishes...
11th March 2006

Congratulations!
Congratulations! I'm so happy for the both of you....Melanie, WELCOME to the family! The few times I've seen the too of you together....I knew it. Larry...Godson...the ring the proposal, all I have to say is WOW! Treat each other well, with respect and remember to Live Love and Laugh.

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