Holy diamond mines Batman is that a ring?

Yes indeed Robin - that is a ring. But not just any ring. It's an engagment ring.

And so the story goes, when Pat proposed to Amanda a few short weeks ago - just days before Christmas.

Except Batman and Robin weren't really there. But we did have wine. And Amanda did say yes (Phew).

So please welcome Amanda to our family - much like you welcomed me on that fine day in July so many years ago when I was plucked from my mother's loins so that one day our family could have its own blog.

Thanks!