A Special Announcement
Some of you knew what I was planning, but almost everyone was in the dark.
Last night I proposed to Desi 
The answer was yes, and we are engaged. This has to be one of the happiest moments in my life, and I wanted to let everyone know.
I bought the ring a few weeks ago, before our trip, with the intention of giving it to Desi at some point during our travels. That moment happened yesterday, and made a wonderful end to an already beautiful evening (it was Desi’s best friend’s wedding that day).
We’re both extremely happy and excited, and very much in love. We’ve only decided on one this so far: the wedding won’t be until Desi finishes school, in about three years. There is plenty of time for planning, and we’re not rushing anything.
Desi says thank you for making her feel at home and as a part of the family, and accepting her for who she is. She is extremely grateful, and so am I.
I’d like to thank everyone for all of their support and approval, it all means so much. This is the first step on a long journey for the both of us, a journey we’re both excited to begin when the time is right.
We’re all smiles over here 
Hi desi & Don
We are both so happy & excited about your engagement.
We welcome Desi into our family with open arms.
Keep sending us updates on your trip, we also enjoy the pictures.
Remember Don that we did tell you that Desi was a keeper, so glad you listened. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Love Meme & Pepe
Congratulations to you and Desi on your engagement. I am so happy and excited for both of you. I can tell that you are both so much in love and that makes me very happy. I could not ask for a better more beautiful and wonderful daughter in law and son of course. Walter and I love you both and miss you.
Love Mom
Congrats Don & Desi!!!!
That is so romantic. Keep the pictures coming they are just stunning!!!
Amanda
I can’t tell you how happy I am for both of you! Desi, I could never have picked someone so perfect for my brother! You make the cutest couple and I’m very excited for you both. A sister-in law…. YAY! I love you both so very much and hope you are having fun on your trip!!
Love always
-Karryna
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH…
I am at Uncle Bob’s loading my e-mails and checking your site and read the good news. We are so happy for you kids. Your message brought tears to my eyes.
Uncle Ken and I are at camp, come and visit if you get to Sudbury. Our son Jack is flying with your Uncle Mike this am and having a great time, they flew over the camp.
Have fun and enjoy yourselves.
Love,
Aunt Diane and Uncle Ken
Congratulations to both of you! Welcome to the Ayotte clan Desi! We loved having you around at Christmas and will certainly share many more great moments! Lots of love,
Aunt Deb, Uncle Moe, Samantha, Ashley and Gabrielle xxoo
Amazing! Congrats to both of you, this is wonderful news!! Thank you especially for taking some pressure off me, couz
I just heard the news this weekend while in Belleville. From looking at pictures on your site I can see you two are having a great time. The food and the BEER look delicious, I am envious over here. I know you can’t upload all pictures, but keep what you can coming. All the best and keep having the time of your lives! Love, James and Deanna
Congrats! How did you propose?
Donnie:
I just read your blog today and was so happy to hear about your engagement to Desi. I know you’ll both be so happy and am looking forward to getting to know her better. I know your Dad would have been so proud and so happy for you both. Your trip sounds pretty great and we’re enjoying the pics too.
Enjoy the rest of your travels, and each other!
Love,
Auntie Janet and Uncle Harold
p.s. …..the ring is beautiful!
i love you kids ,the ring is so beautiful, Enjoy the your travels kiss you mam and Ivo,
Hi Don and Desi,
Wonderful news!!!! I’m so happy for you….
I was just telling your mom that it seems like yesterday that you wanted to win the “Star Wars” watch so badly at the Skead Road Carnival, that you were crying….Time flies eh!
Don, I’m thoroughly enjoying your site…your photos are absolutely breathtaking….and I love reading your comments……nice to join you on your adventures…..
Take care and enjoy,
Michelle
Hey, Don.
Congratulations on you engagement! Looks like you’re both happy in love. Well done, you young whippersnapper.
And keep the pics coming … we’re quite enjoying them.
- Peter & Joni.
I commented… and long! But it didn’t work I guess.
I’ll try again… maybe there will be two then? You know me! Anyhow… okay!
Donny & Desi:
I’ve spoken to you both as well as emailed but I wanna leave a comment too! Haha. Okay… well, again – congratulations. Donny, you truly are my best friend and I couldn’t ask for a better, more lovely girl to take care of you and bring happiness into your life. And Desi, I love you very much… there is no need for thanks because I am sooo happy to call you my friend and you mean a lot to me. More than alot but I’m short on words today it seems.
Anyhow… the pictures are amazing. You both seem sooo happy and so relaxed. Donny, I think you needed this more than even you realized… and you deserve it. Both of you do… *hugs*
Well, I’m keepin’ it short this time cuz I am bitter with myself for somehow managing to mess up a comment box. Haha. But enjoy your vacation… I’m loving the pics… and stay safe. I can’t wait to see you both when you return to Canada. <3
Love you both tons… missing you!!!
-Ree
CONGRATULATIONS Donny and Desi!!!!!
We wish you all the happiness and love in the world. Everyone can feel the tender love between you both and we are excited for you as you begin your lives together.
Such exciting times!
It looks like you are having an amazing trip. Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with all of us back home. We do enjoy our peeks into your world – The Universe, as you see it…
Once again, CONGRATS from the Komarechka Clan
~Cindy, Mike, Kate and Christopher~
L
Congratulations Don and Desi!
If you need any advice on marriage………………..Nancy and I can get you some phone numbers of other people.
Seriously, we are very happy for you guys and cannot wait for your return to celebrate in person.
Take in all you can of your wonderful trip and engagement.
See you two soon!