Monday, March 28, 2011

Wedding Pictures & belated Bandiversary Post!

The wedding was last Friday and we came home yesterday.  We left my sisters house at 9 a.m. fully intending to make the trip in two days but a miracle occurred and there was absolutely no traffic in NY or DC and we made it home by 11:45 p.m.!  My husband did all the driving as that is his thing.  Anyway, we are home and the bride and groom are in St. Lucia!  What a great wedding day my daughter and son-in-law had!

Jordan & Mallory


Mallory


Mallory & Kevin


Steve and I


My honey and me!


Me and my girls


Jordan and her mama


My girls







This pic was at the end of the night when I was getting ready for some eye-poking as the wedding was almost over!  Theresa, do I have a great story for you girl!!!!  I will be sending you a PM on Facebook as I don't want anything I put in writing to be held against me in court! (Just kidding!)




And last but not least, last Thursday marked my one year Bandiversary!  I cannot believe the year went so fast!  My goal was to lose 50 lbs by this date and I accomplished that!  I am planning to continue to lose another 12-15 lbs before I go into maintenance.  Because of ME and my band, not to mention the hours and hours of exercise, I was able to put on a gown for my daughters wedding and not feel self-conscious in it all night.  I felt good about me and that is really what this whole thing is about!

I have my husband and children, extended family and friends who have supported and encouraged me during this process.  My family and I suffered the worst loss imaginable last May when we lost my father and brother-in-law but somehow, all of us have moved on with our lives and for that I am beyond grateful.   I have met so many great people during this journey and I am so excited to continue making those bonds stronger!  Thank you for becoming a part of my family this past year and being with me for the good and the bad!  I love you all!

26 comments:

Theresa said...

Ooooooo, I can't wait to hear all about it. I love the pis, you and your girls are gorgeous!

Jen said...

The pics are great! You and your girls are beautiful! Congrats on a successful 1 year banded!

Island Bandit said...

I'm sure you get this all the time... but you don't look like their mother at all... if anything, their slightly more mature sister... and i mean *slightly*. Wow... you look great. The bride was beautiful and looked like a wonderful time was had by all

Jen said...

PRETTY!!! Beautiful bride, handsome dad and Skinny, beautiful, youthful looking mama! Congratulations on EVERYTHING!

Marie said...

Beautiful pictures Jacquie! I'm so glad it turned out so well. You definitely do not look like you could be their mother! love your dress too. Thanks for sharing!

Shannon said...

wow you look great!!! your daughter looks bauetiful! I am so glad you had a great time!

Ice Queen said...

I looove wedding pictures. Yes, I am a total sap, that way. Thank you for sharing them with us. You and your girls are all so lovely.

E. Jane said...

What a wonderful day you must have had! Beautiful pictures, beautiful bride, and beautiful you!

Catherine55 said...

You and the girls look just gorgeous! What wonderful photos! :)

Tina said...

The pictures look like the wedding was wonderful and all of the girls were beautiful! You looked great in that dress!!

I am so glad this band has been successful and that you are healing from the tragedy of last year. What wonderful accomplishments.

xxxooo

Kristen said...

OMG you and girls looks so beautiful! Looks like you all had a wonderful time

Darlin1 said...

What great pictures! Thanks for sharing!

You do look like the sister --not the mother!

Congratulations!!!

Joey said...

OMG! STUNNING!

Kristin said...

Your girls are beauties, as is their skinny mother! So glad all went well and you are back home.

MLM said...

FANTASTIC PICS!!! just beautiful!!! it looks like y'all had such a great weekend and you are Glowing! you look so great in that color, so slim and happy! Happy one year..you are doing amazing!

Sandy said...

So happy you had a great time. Love the dress and you look smashing in it. You will have to tell us the "eye poking" outcome when you come to Chicago. I bet it's a good one.

Susan said...

Wow! What beautiful pictures and you all really look gorgeous!

Liz said...

Everyone looks so beautiful!

Lap Band Groupie said...

Your girls are as beautiful as their Mama (almost ;-)! Glad it all went so well!

Maria said...

Jacquie, you look beautiful! And so do your daughters!

Michelle said...

Awww you three look amazing....

Gen said...

Gorgeous! All of you! I'm so happy for you. I know how important it was for you to feel good in your dress at the wedding - and look how fabulous you were!

Congratulations on many fronts!

Jess said...

You all look so beautiful. I swear if I didn't know any better I would think you were sisters and not mother/daughters. CRAZY!

Cindylew said...

You look absolutely amazing cupcake.

Read said...

You look totally amazing!!! And OMG you're girls are so beautiful. What an gorgeous bride your daughter made. I'm so glad she was able to have such a wonderful day! I hope to get you drunk in Chicago (assuming you're going) and hear the story too!!

Nicole said...

You looked TOTALLY stunning!! What a fun celebration :)