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Friday, January 18, 2008
Yay, some new pictures!!
Hey all:) Just got these in...Thanks so much to Kelly for them! There will be more coming, too.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Julie's feeling better!
Hey you guys!
As some of you knew, Julie was feeling pretty rotten over the weekend. She's feeling a lot better now, after lots of rest, some antibiotics, some apples and yogurt, and a little TLC. Thanks for your prayers and advice (Mom especially:), and thanks to Jeremy, Jessica and Joseph for helping take care of her and hooking us up with some ibuprophen and a hot blanket.
It was her turn anyway; I got myself a cold over new years and kept us in. Here's hoping we've kicked our post-wedding bugs for a while.
Not much new beyond that; I hope to get some more house pictures up soon, Lucy is really cute but I'm sure you all knew that anyway, etc.
Well, shucks. I don't want to leave without putting up ANY pictures. Try this one.
As some of you knew, Julie was feeling pretty rotten over the weekend. She's feeling a lot better now, after lots of rest, some antibiotics, some apples and yogurt, and a little TLC. Thanks for your prayers and advice (Mom especially:), and thanks to Jeremy, Jessica and Joseph for helping take care of her and hooking us up with some ibuprophen and a hot blanket.
It was her turn anyway; I got myself a cold over new years and kept us in. Here's hoping we've kicked our post-wedding bugs for a while.
Not much new beyond that; I hope to get some more house pictures up soon, Lucy is really cute but I'm sure you all knew that anyway, etc.
Well, shucks. I don't want to leave without putting up ANY pictures. Try this one.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
My first Christmas as a Mrs....
"What's it like? Is it neat?"
They asked me often of Pete.
"It's your first Christmas as a wife
And this new way of life."
I thought and I thought
I thought quite a lot.
'Tis a new thing to ponder
This married life wonder.
True I am now a Mrs.
And I get lots of kisses
I cook for two now
And I love learning how.
I have my boy Pete
And he is real sweet
His prayers and his love
Are gifts from above.
He does like to tease;
Tickle, poke, and squeeze
"But, this is how I show love"
He explains with a playful shove.
After thinking it over for a bit
I did finally have to admit
That this Christmas wasn't the same
But neither was it bad for this dame.
The biggest change for me
Was not going home to Illy.
A few tears were fought quickly away
As thoughts turned to family not there that day.
I thought about the snow and the cold
The Christmas story as the Gospel of Luke told.
My dad's calming voice, and my mom's happy smile
All came to my mind with a happy little sigh-el.
All of my siblings enjoying the Holiday cheer
Came each to my mind as I wished they were near.
My fellow read heads Jeanette, Jed and Joanna
And the blonds and brunettes, Jane, Judy, Jeff and Janessa.
This year, though, I spent Christmas with my new family,
And indeed, what a blessing they are to me.
Their welcome and love made Christmas such a joy
And they blessed me with an amazing kitchen toy!
So to Paul, Elizabeth, Laura and Dave,
And John and Abby; thanks for all you gave!
To my new parents, too
I am so very blessed in you.
And more than gifts, celebration or anything new,
The reason for the season is still right on cue.
The promise of hope and the power of joy,
Came to us in the life of a little boy.
Jesus Christ came to earth in the form of a baby. He lived a perfect life, and He died, taking my sin and yours, so that we could go free! This is the message of Christmas. It changes not, and it brings hope to us all. Merry belated Christmas
*Poetry or the attempt thereof by yours truly - Julie:-)
They asked me often of Pete.
"It's your first Christmas as a wife
And this new way of life."
I thought and I thought
I thought quite a lot.
'Tis a new thing to ponder
This married life wonder.
True I am now a Mrs.
And I get lots of kisses
I cook for two now
And I love learning how.
I have my boy Pete
And he is real sweet
His prayers and his love
Are gifts from above.
He does like to tease;
Tickle, poke, and squeeze
"But, this is how I show love"
He explains with a playful shove.
After thinking it over for a bit
I did finally have to admit
That this Christmas wasn't the same
But neither was it bad for this dame.
The biggest change for me
Was not going home to Illy.
A few tears were fought quickly away
As thoughts turned to family not there that day.
I thought about the snow and the cold
The Christmas story as the Gospel of Luke told.
My dad's calming voice, and my mom's happy smile
All came to my mind with a happy little sigh-el.
All of my siblings enjoying the Holiday cheer
Came each to my mind as I wished they were near.
My fellow read heads Jeanette, Jed and Joanna
And the blonds and brunettes, Jane, Judy, Jeff and Janessa.
This year, though, I spent Christmas with my new family,
And indeed, what a blessing they are to me.
Their welcome and love made Christmas such a joy
And they blessed me with an amazing kitchen toy!
So to Paul, Elizabeth, Laura and Dave,
And John and Abby; thanks for all you gave!
To my new parents, too
I am so very blessed in you.
And more than gifts, celebration or anything new,
The reason for the season is still right on cue.
The promise of hope and the power of joy,
Came to us in the life of a little boy.
Jesus Christ came to earth in the form of a baby. He lived a perfect life, and He died, taking my sin and yours, so that we could go free! This is the message of Christmas. It changes not, and it brings hope to us all. Merry belated Christmas
*Poetry or the attempt thereof by yours truly - Julie:-)
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
the "pass"
when it snows and becomes cold, the mountain and its deadly "pass"...are, as they seem. mercy is given to no one. motorists are left to wonder at the cruelty.
this day began like any other. the first snow of the winter had begun to fall, but only an inch or two were forecasted. motorists everywhere, began to hop in their cars and head for the road that would take them over the "pass".
As the "pass" is neared, brake lights are seen, and the traffic begins to crawl. used to accidents and traffic delays, the motorists content themselves with the pace and start up the mountain.
the local geese see what lies around the bend. they scoff at the notion of what the motorists will find when the "pass" is reached.
"look, look", said one to another,
"long those people have been waiting,
for a chance at some skating!
if they only knew, oh brother!"
but, they didn't know, those motorists. work was awaiting, calls were coming, and for an unknown reason, the cars were at a halt.
10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes the motorist crawled, trying in vain to see around the next bend just what was up ahead. The radio announcers just said it was slow, but no further explanation did they know.
wait, wait, what's that up ahead? three cars slowly start up the pass. there is no accident, and not a flashing light can be seen. why, then oh why, what is that unseen?
It is the "pass." the deadly terrifying "pass." suddenly, a hint of what's up ahead is caught. three cars seem to crawl and then wobble.
"Is it slick up ahead?!" the driver excitedly notes. "oh, wow, it must be bad."
slowly, slowly, the pass is approached. it is realized with each foot that danger lies ahead.
suddenly the van directly to the front begins to swerve and fish tale! the driver hits the breaks. as soon as he tries to move he begins to lose control again. as he tries to go up and over the pass, he begins to slide from the left lane, to the right lane in onto the shoulder, where he stops-terror stricken.
from behind a large Fed Ex truck begins to swerve and lose control. it's then that the green Honda begins to swerve. to the right and then the left he goes. gingerly he tries to stay on the road. the driver's hands are sure, as the passenger cries out in terror. inch by inch the pass angrily taunts, "go ahead, try, you are foolish dots. dots of people in little cars, nothing to my awesome, mighty, slippery tar."
three other cars slide to the right shoulder as it becomes impossible to stay on the road. the Fed Ex truck works his way up, over the pass, and he beats it! a little 4-wheel drive Subaru has no fear of the pass.
the brave green Honda, and its driver and passenger have come to a complete stop. the road is terrifying! there are cars swerving in front and in back. the driver, in a brave attempt gets the Honda over to the left shoulder and put its wheels into the gravel! then, traction, blessed traction.
the Honda is finally allowed to rest his poor, cold tires, as the pass is cleared and the descent begins.
funny, the road, so normally busy with rush hour traffic, is quiet as one by one each car tries to beat the "pass." the light snow is enjoyed, as is the sanded road. how fun to drive over 5 miles an hour.
a little fear is felt when it's realized that the "pass" must once more be crossed later in the day. but, then it's realized; the "pass" has been beaten once, it can be beaten again!
*extra drama added for effect :-)
**Route 7's name is left out to protect its delicate sensitivity
***driver: Peter, screamer: Julie
****event: drive to work this am!
this day began like any other. the first snow of the winter had begun to fall, but only an inch or two were forecasted. motorists everywhere, began to hop in their cars and head for the road that would take them over the "pass".
As the "pass" is neared, brake lights are seen, and the traffic begins to crawl. used to accidents and traffic delays, the motorists content themselves with the pace and start up the mountain.
the local geese see what lies around the bend. they scoff at the notion of what the motorists will find when the "pass" is reached.
"look, look", said one to another,
"long those people have been waiting,
for a chance at some skating!
if they only knew, oh brother!"
but, they didn't know, those motorists. work was awaiting, calls were coming, and for an unknown reason, the cars were at a halt.
10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes the motorist crawled, trying in vain to see around the next bend just what was up ahead. The radio announcers just said it was slow, but no further explanation did they know.
wait, wait, what's that up ahead? three cars slowly start up the pass. there is no accident, and not a flashing light can be seen. why, then oh why, what is that unseen?
It is the "pass." the deadly terrifying "pass." suddenly, a hint of what's up ahead is caught. three cars seem to crawl and then wobble.
"Is it slick up ahead?!" the driver excitedly notes. "oh, wow, it must be bad."
slowly, slowly, the pass is approached. it is realized with each foot that danger lies ahead.
suddenly the van directly to the front begins to swerve and fish tale! the driver hits the breaks. as soon as he tries to move he begins to lose control again. as he tries to go up and over the pass, he begins to slide from the left lane, to the right lane in onto the shoulder, where he stops-terror stricken.
from behind a large Fed Ex truck begins to swerve and lose control. it's then that the green Honda begins to swerve. to the right and then the left he goes. gingerly he tries to stay on the road. the driver's hands are sure, as the passenger cries out in terror. inch by inch the pass angrily taunts, "go ahead, try, you are foolish dots. dots of people in little cars, nothing to my awesome, mighty, slippery tar."
three other cars slide to the right shoulder as it becomes impossible to stay on the road. the Fed Ex truck works his way up, over the pass, and he beats it! a little 4-wheel drive Subaru has no fear of the pass.
the brave green Honda, and its driver and passenger have come to a complete stop. the road is terrifying! there are cars swerving in front and in back. the driver, in a brave attempt gets the Honda over to the left shoulder and put its wheels into the gravel! then, traction, blessed traction.
the Honda is finally allowed to rest his poor, cold tires, as the pass is cleared and the descent begins.
funny, the road, so normally busy with rush hour traffic, is quiet as one by one each car tries to beat the "pass." the light snow is enjoyed, as is the sanded road. how fun to drive over 5 miles an hour.
a little fear is felt when it's realized that the "pass" must once more be crossed later in the day. but, then it's realized; the "pass" has been beaten once, it can be beaten again!
*extra drama added for effect :-)
**Route 7's name is left out to protect its delicate sensitivity
***driver: Peter, screamer: Julie
****event: drive to work this am!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Mr and Mrs LaRock
Yep, we are back and we are getting back in to the swing of life as usual...sort of:-)
Life is different, but as I keep noting to myself, it doesn't feel that much different. Marrying my Pete just seemed like a very natural move. We're enjoying getting to know each other even better, and working at getting our cute little house to feel like home.
The wedding was beautiful! I don't think I could ever thank enough all who helped and participated.
The reception out here was really fun, too! We had a good crowd, delicious food, dancing and lots of socialazing.
We enjoyed our stay at Bethany Beach - thankfully the weather was in the 70's most of the week. We played in the sand, I got a lovely sun-burn, were very lazy for a week, and started getting used to being a Mr and a Mrs. I did brave the cool temps and got into the ocean twice; Peter, on the other hand, braved it just about every day.
Here are some pictures from the wedding. It's taking me a bit to get organized and some picures are still coming in; but, enjoy these, and there will be more!
Happy bride with her handsome groom:)
Ze bridal party
Moms and dads with the bride and groom!
Ushers with the bride and groom.
Peter and his best man, Paul.
Life is different, but as I keep noting to myself, it doesn't feel that much different. Marrying my Pete just seemed like a very natural move. We're enjoying getting to know each other even better, and working at getting our cute little house to feel like home.
The wedding was beautiful! I don't think I could ever thank enough all who helped and participated.
The reception out here was really fun, too! We had a good crowd, delicious food, dancing and lots of socialazing.
We enjoyed our stay at Bethany Beach - thankfully the weather was in the 70's most of the week. We played in the sand, I got a lovely sun-burn, were very lazy for a week, and started getting used to being a Mr and a Mrs. I did brave the cool temps and got into the ocean twice; Peter, on the other hand, braved it just about every day.
Here are some pictures from the wedding. It's taking me a bit to get organized and some picures are still coming in; but, enjoy these, and there will be more!
Happy bride with her handsome groom:)
Ze bridal party
Moms and dads with the bride and groom!
Ushers with the bride and groom.
Peter and his best man, Paul.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Newness...
1. In 8 days, Julie Cole will be Julie LaRock - wow.
2. In 8 days, Peter will have....gasp...a wife!
3. In 8 days we each will have a new set of parents.
4. In 8 days we each will have a new set if siblings.
5. In 8 days, Peter will become an uncle!
6. In 8 days we're going to make some very permanent vows.
7. In 8 days we're going to each have a new ring.
8. In 8 days we'll probably laugh and cry a lot.
9. In 8 days God will be laughing and crying with us.
10. In 8 days we're going to face our fear of being the center of attention!
11. In 8 days Peter will finally be welcome to stay at our cute little townhouse.
12. In 8 days we'll dance for the first time as husband and wife.
13. In 8 days I get to show off the most amazing dress a sister could make for another.
14. In 8 days we'll all be really tired.
15. In 8 days our lives will be forever changed.
Really, can it be 8 days away?
Last night, I stopped to pick up my mail from the townhouse where I used to live. I found that a huge box had arrived for Peter and I from Bed Bath and Beyond. LOL, I tried heroically to get that puppy into my car, but it would not fit at all. Opening the box and emptying the contents seemed to be the only way to get it to fit. That worked, and now it's back at our house. Getting married is like Christmas in September!
I went home last weekend to try on my dress and such, and can I just say, it's beautiful! Jeanette has done a fantastic job - truly a labor of love. Pictures of it will be coming after the wedding;)
Amazingly I feel very calm about everything. There is just an endless list of tiny details that keep coming up, but project by project, they are getting done.
Gotta run for now.
Julie
2. In 8 days, Peter will have....gasp...a wife!
3. In 8 days we each will have a new set of parents.
4. In 8 days we each will have a new set if siblings.
5. In 8 days, Peter will become an uncle!
6. In 8 days we're going to make some very permanent vows.
7. In 8 days we're going to each have a new ring.
8. In 8 days we'll probably laugh and cry a lot.
9. In 8 days God will be laughing and crying with us.
10. In 8 days we're going to face our fear of being the center of attention!
11. In 8 days Peter will finally be welcome to stay at our cute little townhouse.
12. In 8 days we'll dance for the first time as husband and wife.
13. In 8 days I get to show off the most amazing dress a sister could make for another.
14. In 8 days we'll all be really tired.
15. In 8 days our lives will be forever changed.
Really, can it be 8 days away?
Last night, I stopped to pick up my mail from the townhouse where I used to live. I found that a huge box had arrived for Peter and I from Bed Bath and Beyond. LOL, I tried heroically to get that puppy into my car, but it would not fit at all. Opening the box and emptying the contents seemed to be the only way to get it to fit. That worked, and now it's back at our house. Getting married is like Christmas in September!
I went home last weekend to try on my dress and such, and can I just say, it's beautiful! Jeanette has done a fantastic job - truly a labor of love. Pictures of it will be coming after the wedding;)
Amazingly I feel very calm about everything. There is just an endless list of tiny details that keep coming up, but project by project, they are getting done.
Gotta run for now.
Julie
Thursday, September 6, 2007
30 days!
Yes, it's true. We're tying the knot in 30 days. Crazy in a way the way the time is flying.
Our house is looking more and more like a home. Peter found an adorable kitchen table with 4 chairs. The kitchen just feels more like home now.
We finished the chair rail in the living room, and it looks amazing. Actually, I should say Peter finished it. I provided dinner and an occasional hand where needed.
We put our bed up in our room last night! It looks really pretty, too.
The new mattresses and frame were wedding gifts from his parents, and I have to say after sleeping on the mattresses last night, thank you! They are really nice! hehe, that's the beauty of living there now - I get to try everything out first:-)
Wedding plans are really coming together. I hear my dress is amazing, thanks to my amazing family. I get to try it on in two weeks when I head home for a weekend, yay! Can't wait to see it.
Peter and I are getting pretty excited!
Our house is looking more and more like a home. Peter found an adorable kitchen table with 4 chairs. The kitchen just feels more like home now.
We finished the chair rail in the living room, and it looks amazing. Actually, I should say Peter finished it. I provided dinner and an occasional hand where needed.
We put our bed up in our room last night! It looks really pretty, too.
The new mattresses and frame were wedding gifts from his parents, and I have to say after sleeping on the mattresses last night, thank you! They are really nice! hehe, that's the beauty of living there now - I get to try everything out first:-)
Wedding plans are really coming together. I hear my dress is amazing, thanks to my amazing family. I get to try it on in two weeks when I head home for a weekend, yay! Can't wait to see it.
Peter and I are getting pretty excited!
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