Dave, Now its my turn to be your first reply. I am honoured!

Your brother in law sounds like a very nice guy. As to your Mum in law..well, it has taken me years with my own family...(and good therapy sessions) to learn there are those who accept me and those that don't....Those that don't well its their issues and their stuff (the clean word inserted there) so whatever. Your Mum in law is missing out on the love and happiness you and Chris share. But a good thing is she sent her son to you...so she can't hate you that much and your bro in law will be going home with raves of how happy Chris is and how much fun he had. That will have a good effect..so don't give up yet...Mum in law may come around...

Tell your bro in law we all say you are the best (I am sure he knows that) Have a great week...I bet your bro in law charms everyone...and has fun in the process. It will be cool (yeah my favorite word) for you to get to know each other better....Enjoy and I look forward to your blog entries:)

My 15 yr old nephew reminds me of your bro in law...mellow and fun and just down to earth good guy...they don't seem to have issues with whom we love....a lesson the older generations could learn from!

Michael