Look very closely...this is Jude and I graduating from Roberts Wesleyan College on May 7, 2011
So, I get this question a lot
"I though you graduated? Why are you still taking classes?"
Well, we did "graduate" as in walk across a stage and receive an empty envelope with 500 other students. BUT we were really scheduled to come back for a 3rd semester. At 15grand a semester, that was not going to happen- so we chose to split that third semester into 2 summers. We completed classes last summer and we had a few left for this summer. Just enough in order to not need to come back for another semester (less than a full time student) but enough to walk for graduation (under 12 credits). I like to call them "clean up credits" because they were all intro classes that I left until last.
So, I have already completed one class and this upcoming Friday I will have completed all of my classes at RWC. Send me that degree in the mail baby!! Then I can fully enjoy the summer <3
Here's to all of us over achievers.
Words for the wise: NEVER schedule classes over your wedding because your professor might refuse to let you turn in your work early :) Thank you Intro to Music
We went to Cape May, NJ and stayed at the Mason Cottage :) It was beautiful and the breakfast was the bomb!! We chilled on the beach, walked around the shops, ate practically every meal at George's, and I tried to take Jude to Wildwood to the boardwalk. Unfortunately, it was right before Memorial Day weekend so everything was closed :( Oh, did I mention that we went to the Zoo? It was only for 4 days, but it was a great little vacation.
Credit to the groomsmen and bridesmaids
the only proof of the bikini I am willing to give you
Hanging at the zoo!
I have no idea what this owl was doing, but it was making weird noise
Camel
Blue and white peacock!!
Our hermit crab mason from Wildwood!
Well, there you have it :)
Now we are back at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat very much enjoying our time with close friends and of course our students!! Come visit us or if you want to send us snail mail, inbox me on facebook for the address :)
Two days after the wedding I took the big plunge...
Chop chop off with the hair!!
I have gotten a lot of comments like, "why did you do it? your hair was so beautiful!"
Point taken, my hair was pretty decent (I can't be the only one who sees the hidden "it doesn't look as beautiful now"...girls are good at turning compliments into complaints, aren't we? I don't think anyone really meant it this way, but my mind does wonder...)
BUT in order to make my hair look that decent, it took A LOT of work. It got to the point where that work was not optional. It took at least 20min to brush, and if I skipped a day of brushing, I had to reserve 45min the next day (yes, even when wet). My hair is just so thick that it became a pain in the tuckus. So, chop chop.
One thing I love about my short hair: It takes about 10 minutes to get ready in the morning (and about 1/4 of the product!)
One thing that's not-so-great about my hair: I can't put it up. Now, I did this on purpose to force me to do my hair more often, but now those "so tired I just want to put my hair up days" are bye bye.
One thing that I was not expecting about my short hair: NO CURL!! One of the other reasons I cut my hair was because all of a sudden it wasn't curly anymore. I would have thought that by cutting it, it would have gotten rid of the weight and made it curly again but no. Strange, I know. I have heard it in the wind that every 7 years your hair changes- well I'm 22 so that'll explain it. Now that it's short, if I let it dry on its own its just as frizzy, but only has a little wave. If I put mousse in then it gets more wave, but most days I just run the straightener through it and let that be that.
Jude is off at a conference in Rochester (with the people I miss and love dearly!!! coughSaraBerkemeiercoughcough) and so what do girls do when they're all alone? Get pretty. I don't know why we do it, but I know its fun. So, here are some self portraits from the photobooth of my BEAUTIFUL short hair.
Ok, thats all about my hair. Check back shortly for pictures from our honeymoon *gasp* and a note about graduation :)
It’s been about three weeks (ok, its closer to four) since the wedding and this blog has been silent. Between getting married, honeymooning, enjoying marriage, moving 3 times, and taking classes I have neglected this beloved blog. No more.
I was SO thrilled to see all of the friends and family that made it to the wedding. For those of you who were not there, here is a little bit about our day :)
Wedding and Reception: Springside Inn Auburn, NY
Officient: Dr. Rev. J. Lee Simmons
Maid of Honor: Sara Berkemeier (the Great)
Bridesmaids: Catherine Joseph and Raychel Marie Pozza
Best Man: John Church (JJ)
Groomsmen: Irvin Thevaranjan, Matthew Brubaker, and Ezekiel Goodfellow
Photographer:Pamela Carol Bratcher and her assistant Greg Hollar. You can see the sneak peak of our pictures here!
Honeymoon: We mini-mooned in Cape May, NJ, which was BEAUTIFUL!! We spent time on the beach, shopping, eating at Georges, and just relaxing (oh, and I dragged Jude to the zoo)
Another honeymoon?: We will be going to Jamaica later this year (just booked the tickets yippee!!!) Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Liberty Travel Contest!! We owe it all to you!!
Favorite part of the day: Can I pick two? My first is seeing Jude at the end of the aisle. His face was priceless and I was SO happy!!! My second would be my dance with my Dad. We don’t dance together…ever. So I was surprised when he starts cutting a rug and dancing like a pro!! The look on his face was hilarious and I loved every second!
Funniest part of the day: Probably watching all the crazy dancing
Favorite Unique pieces: We made mostly everything. I was particularly fond of the photo station, our guestbook (thanks to Pamela Bratcher!), and my brooch Bouquet. Jude helped me re-do it a few days before the wedding and he saved the whole thing
Best Splurge?: The photography most definitely. Worth every cent!
If you could change anything, what would it be?: Having Jude’s family there. Some Brides say that they wouldn’t change anything because it was perfect, but there was no way our wedding was going to be perfect without them. We missed them dearly (and miss them now!) and can’t wait to see them again
Favorite thing about being married?: Jude doesn’t have to send me a “good morning” text anymore :) There are a lot of things that are my favorite, but just having Jude there is a blessing
Advice: Forget your timeline. Ok, maybe don’t throw it out the window, but don’t be afraid to be late to dinner so that you can take more pictures. The day goes too fast so slow down
Ok thats all for now :) See you, say tomorrow?
P.s. if you really like candid shots, check out my mom's album
