Guesses:

Pregnant (that'd be really big with a hysterectomy!)
Daughter is pregnant (get off the floor Keg...just guessing)
Daughter engaged
Some major cool news about daughter's academic future
Accepted into something or promoted
Better/different job or furthering education
Game created at job was a hit and lead to something cool
Going on vacation to someplace like Vegas with a best girlfriend
Moving to somewhere totally unexpected

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