[hergus]

...we did NOT tell our in-laws, or my mother, whenever we bought a boat, cars, or anything until after the fact.

But Scott didn't even tell anyone after the fact....

[Sandylapper]

When did he tell them that Laci was missing, and that he had gone fishing that day?

Herg, our situation was probably different (as is every married couple's), but we told our parents as the occasion arose. When we visited our parents' home, they would get to see a new car whenever we went. If we went fishing with any of them, they got to see new a boat. Our parents weren't paying for any of this, and we didn't like questions, like "how much did that set you back"? Unfortunately, my in-laws put monetary value on everything (rest their souls), and thought they had a right to know. We didn't like it and didn't do any unnecessary "sharing" of that type info.