Monday, June 12, 2006

A triumph on my 13th Wedding Anniversary!

Me and my wonderful man, Blake on June 12, 1993...the day that changed my world forever!

Hello, beautiful people! I am feeling beautiful today! I tried on my wedding gown. And....and...it fits! I stood in the bathroom, looking in the mirror, and cried. Just plain cried and cried and cried! I wore this dress 13 years ago today and I have not worn it since! Many times, I have looked at my wedding photos and thought, "If I could just get back to that size...that would be so sweet." Well...here I am! Thirteen years and 5 babies and 50 lbs. later! This is the biggest thing to happen to me in these weight loss months. Thanks for all your support.




I am thinking about surprising Blake and wearing it to dinner tonight....If I can only figure out how to press it.

Jules

10 comments:

~Jennifer said...

Look how cute your are! Both then and now.

Kristina said...

I've already commented on your other blog, but it's worth repeating. You look BEAUTIFUL! I'm so happy that you can get back into it honey, I konw this is such a huge deal for you. : )
And to have it actually fit on your anniversary.... how romantic!

Paige said...

Julie that's SO WONDERFUL!!! You really do look gorgeous (like a blushing bride!) and that's very exciting news, that you can fit into your dress! :)

Chickadeeva said...

Oh wow. Honey, that is the sweetest story I've heard in a while. You were so beautiful on your wedding day - I remember it so well, and I was so proud of how gorgeous you were as you walked down the aisle.

Looking at you now, I see the woman you intended to be back then. You wanted a good man, lots of babies and a big house for all your 'stuffstuffstuff'. The blessings evident from your life just remind me all the more of the abundant blessings of those who are faithful.

kimiko said...

Jules,
You look amazing! Congratulations on 13 wonderful years of marriage. You should be so proud of your self losing 50lbs. Wow!

SueAnne said...

Wow Jules, That takes the cake (rice cake that is!) That is so sweet. I actually rented my dress because I didn't want it hanging in my closet taunting me. You are a princess!
Love ya!
SueAnne

Amy Witt said...

OMG - you look beautiful and I mean now and then. What a wonderful feeling and accomplishment. There are not enough words to describe how beautiful you look.

Jenny V said...

Jules I just love this post. Congratulations on 13 years of marriage and on 50 pounds of weightloss! You have so many beautiful children and look, you have gotten your body back to where it was before they were born. How cool is that! I got misty eyed at this post as your sense of accomplishment just shines through your words. BTW I love the sweet innocence in your wedding photo. You look so young and fresh but I must say that seeing you in that dress now.... well you just look plain hot girl! I think it would be great to surprise blake with it. You are one sexy gal and we are all so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Marriage, kids weightloss... all of it. Congrats girl.
Love you-
Jenny

Mom2the6Rs said...

Wow, ladies...it was an overwhelming night. I did wear the dress. I will be posting more on my other blog. Thank you for all of your sweet words....I feel so loved and more than that, cherished.

Jules

Pink Slippers said...

OH JULIE! I just loved this post...and you look absolutely stunning in both of your wedding photos! That was such a treat to get to enjoy you then and now. And how fun to have worn your dress again! I was just thinking how we always assume we will never wear it again, but not you baby! You were out on the town and giving that dress a whole new story!Congratulations on your anniversary! God Bless you both!
Tina