Outer Banks, NC

Following my trip to AC, John and I left with 4 other families for NC on Friday. It was a VERY long drive, but we survived! Here are a few pictures from our week....


John & Jeff digging a hole for our bonfire.


Bocce Ball on the beach... just about everyday!


Abigail, Gabrielle, & myself


Steph, me, Michelle, & Jayme


Michelle & I :)


Pictures on the beach.... how romantic... ha! not with 10 kids running around!


the "GODFATHER" and Zac


Our pretty pink house for the week


Self portraits


This little one woke John & I up almost every morning. He loved to jump on our bed and play with my hair dryer!


All the kids!


One of the last night, a big storm was to roll in. Michelle, Jayme and I stayed on the beach for what seemed like forever to try to get a picture of the lightening. Needless to say, we are bad photographers!

Atlantic City, NJ

Jess and Myla at an awesome Chinese restaurant


Myla, the birthday girl...


Jess and I


Having fun at the slots, eventhough no one hit it big


A blast dancing at a new club called Providence. Jess, me, Candice, Lindsay, and Myla


Beach Bums


Lindsay and Candice




Vera would be so proud... hahaha


Myself, Lindsay, Canidice, Jess, and Myla

5 of "us girls" went down to Atlantic City to celebrate Myla's birthday. We had an awesome time together. It was like old times, getting ready to go out, partying in the car, and just having a blast together. It was like getting ready to go out to teen beats again with these girls, but I love um!

To Marc & Carol

I just had to post this comment because it was the cutest thing, I couldn't resist....


Marc & Carol Phillips said...
Dear John and Jacquie,
We are delighted with your good news and look forward to lots of wonderful years together. We are delighted,John, that you finally popped the question; I thought your Dad and I would either die of old age or have to use walkers at the wedding. And, Jacquie, we think you are a perfect addition to our family.
Love, Mom

We love you guys. Thank you so much and I look forward to future 'planning' with you both.

Mom & Dad: We love you! I can't wait to finally go dress shopping, accessories, etc... It'll be just like prom dress shopping, but with more stress... HAHA!

Congratulations!

Let us be among the first to wish you and John our loving congratulations! We love you both and are excited for you to begin a new chapter in your relationship.

Of course, John had to see 'the big guy' last Saturday night for our blessing. I don't know which one of them was more nervous! But after some fatherly advice on being married to a princess (based on his experience?), we welcomed John with love and open arms.

We can't wait to share in the adventures and enjoyment as our families grow.

We love you Jacqueline and John!

Mom & Dad

WE'RE ENGAGED!

After almost 4 years of dating, John proposed Saturday night. He was super nervous, but he did a wonderful job. I'm so proud of him! After the big question was popped, our friends were waiting for us at the Bluebird where we enjoyed a great night with tons of laughter and old stories of how John and I met. Everything seemed to go over smoothly, and I wouldn't change it for anything...



Showing the ring off at the Bluebird, eventhough everyone already saw it.



Dawn, Steph, John, and Michelle









Dave and John celebrating!



THE RING: The ring was passed down from John's mother to myself. It is beautiful! Although John had it reset to make it my very own. John and I had previously gone to look at engagement rings (February) and I fell in love with the emerald cut diamond.



It's a little snug on my finger but we managed to get it on last night. I can't wait to get it to the correct size so I can wear it forever!

How Time Does Fly:

Wow, summer is going super fast and I feel as though I cannot keep up! Last week, my dad and I went to pick cherries at a local farm in Lititz. We picked just about 40 lbs.! I actually think that this was the first year that we didn't eat as many as we picked. We climbed on ladders and we literally up in trees pulling for these cherries. We had tons of fun! Here are a few pics:






Dad washing our multiple sinks full of cherries.



Also, we celebrated John's 31st birthday this past Monday. He and I both went to work in the morning, and then I packed a picnic dinner for us to enjoy by Speedwell Lake. We went on a walk and just enjoyed the relaxation time together. Here are a few pictures of him golfing from earlier in the week. It was my time at Groff's on a "real" golf course. I guess I didn't do too horribly.