OK, made it through the engagement party--we only stayed an hour, before h showed up. I really hated having to leave; just felt so wrong to be with the family and have to go like that. But I got dressed up very well, and got to give my well-wished to BIL and bride-to-be. They said they were very glad that we were able to go.
Got back to my friend's house, and we went out to mini-golf and go-carts. The kids and I had a blast!! Afterwards, off to a steak house for some burgers and back to her house. Getting the kids to bed now--hope all are having a great weekend