Sorry folks but there will not be a Project 365 post this week due to some stupid technical difficulties with my phone which I use heavily for my photos as you have probably noticed. As soon as I work a few things out, I will get back to posting for this topic.
Thanks for sticking around!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Truth is... Married life is not a constant high!
Those words whether you like to believe it or not is the absolute truth. As in anything in life, marriage is not all lollipops and rainbows but oh I how I wish that was true :)
I want to share with you a snippet of a post from a fellow blogger, Jessica from Marriage to Motherhood. It really put things into perspective for me, especially with some of the feelings I have had lately. Now, when you read it you may say..."duh, who didn't know that?" but sometimes you need to be reminded about what is realistic in life AND love.
Hope you find it as interesting/inspiring as I have...
I want to share with you a snippet of a post from a fellow blogger, Jessica from Marriage to Motherhood. It really put things into perspective for me, especially with some of the feelings I have had lately. Now, when you read it you may say..."duh, who didn't know that?" but sometimes you need to be reminded about what is realistic in life AND love.
Hope you find it as interesting/inspiring as I have...
When you found the one who you confidently believe was purposed to be your mate for life - and then you enter into marriage and begin your life together....there is so much excitement in that, isn't there? Being married to a partner who you adore, and who adores you, is a beautiful thing. You anticipate filling your years with an abundant amount of happiness, great times, special moments, and unforgettable memories to cherish. Together you enjoy date nights, vacations, birthdays, holidays, celebrating life-changing milestones {a new home, a child, etc.} and then every year when your anniversary rolls around, you are reminded of your love for eachother, which has only continued to grow more and more as the years go on.
Sounds nice doesn't it?
But that's only a part of what married life is, and what it brings.
Married life is also a partnership in which sacrafices must be made, compromises must occur, quarrels will inevidatebly happen, and miscommunication will be had. Some days you may even feel under-appreciated, and sometimes the passion goes missing. Sometimes you will struggle, sometimes you will cry in frusteration and sometimes you will lay in bed wondering what will change or what will always stay the same.
You can still enjoy being married and still feel any of the above emotions at the same time. What that means is....
Married life is not a constant high.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Birthday and Anniversary Wishes
Wishing my Dad a Happy 52nd Birthday
&
Wishing my parents a very Happy 31st Wedding Anniversary!
We LOVE You!
Parent's wedding - 8/9/1980
Parent's 30th Wedding Anniversary - Punta Cana 8/9/2010
Friday, August 5, 2011
PROJECT 365: 7.29.2011 - 8.4.2011
7.29.2011 - Shop card junkie!
7.30.2011 - Look! It's Elmo
7.31.2011 - No, let me change the channel!
8.1.2011 - Forget the toys, I got my toes!
8.2.2011 - Proof FIL was feeding the pooch human food
8.3.2011 - Hate when this happens
8.4.2011 - $3.89 per gallon... Yikes!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Local Events in the Lehigh Valley
When I find information about events taking place in the valley, I like to spread the word. Take a moment and think about taking advantage of what the Valley has to offer!
Below are a few that I found, courtesy of Style magazine:
Das Awkscht Fescht:
48th Annual Event
When: August 5th, 6th, 7th, 2011
Where: Macungie Memorial Park - Macungie, PA
Zoo in Paradise:
A fundraiser for Lehigh Valley Zoo featuring the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band "PARROTBEACH."
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 6 - 10PM
Where: LV Zoo
Info: Tickets Required: $10 in advance; $15 at gate
Must be 21 to attend.
Information and directions: lvzoo.org
The Literacy Center's "Literacy Changes Lives" Golf Outing
When: Monday, August 29, 2011
Where: Silver Creek Country Club | Hellertown
Time: 9AM Shotgun Start
Info: 610.435.0680 x119
ljohnson@theliteracycenter-lv.org
Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Relay - Full & Half - 5k Walk
When: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Info: ViaNet.org
American Heart Association: 2011 Lehigh Valley Heart Walk
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Where: Downtown Easton
Time: Festivities begin at 8:30am / Walk starts at 10am
Info: More information or to register:
Diana Skowronski: 610.867.0583, ext. 225
diana.skowronski@heart.org
heart.org/lehighvalleywalk
Morning Star Rotary of Bethlehem's: Run With Rotary 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk - 21st Annual
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 8
Where: Race begins and ends in South Bethlehem, runs through Celtic Classic grounds and Historic North Bethlehem, and along side Lehigh River.
Time: 8AM
Info: Register online at MorningStar5k.com
Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk - 3rd Annual
to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation
100% of all money raised will go toward pancreatic cancer research
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time: Registration: 8:30AM; Walk Begins: 10AM
Info: Information/Registration: 866.789.1000
lustgarten.org
Women's 5K Classic - 19th Annual
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Where: Little Lehigh Parkway - Allentown, PA
Time: 9AM
Info: Register and learn more at www.womens5kclassic.org
If you are holding an event or know of one that you would like posted, please share this information by emailing me at theroddybride{@}gmail{dot}com!
Below are a few that I found, courtesy of Style magazine:
Das Awkscht Fescht:
48th Annual Event
When: August 5th, 6th, 7th, 2011
Where: Macungie Memorial Park - Macungie, PA
Zoo in Paradise:
A fundraiser for Lehigh Valley Zoo featuring the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band "PARROTBEACH."
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 6 - 10PM
Where: LV Zoo
Info: Tickets Required: $10 in advance; $15 at gate
Must be 21 to attend.
Information and directions: lvzoo.org
ETA (Thanks John Hofmann, SR!):
Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo
When: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Time: 5 & 10K Race - 8AM; 1 Mile Walk - 9:50AM
Where: LV Zoo
Info: For information and directions please visit www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
To register online visit Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo
The Literacy Center's "Literacy Changes Lives" Golf Outing
When: Monday, August 29, 2011
Where: Silver Creek Country Club | Hellertown
Time: 9AM Shotgun Start
Info: 610.435.0680 x119
ljohnson@theliteracycenter-lv.org
Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Relay - Full & Half - 5k Walk
When: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Info: ViaNet.org
American Heart Association: 2011 Lehigh Valley Heart Walk
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Where: Downtown Easton
Time: Festivities begin at 8:30am / Walk starts at 10am
Info: More information or to register:
Diana Skowronski: 610.867.0583, ext. 225
diana.skowronski@heart.org
heart.org/lehighvalleywalk
Morning Star Rotary of Bethlehem's: Run With Rotary 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk - 21st Annual
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 8
Where: Race begins and ends in South Bethlehem, runs through Celtic Classic grounds and Historic North Bethlehem, and along side Lehigh River.
Time: 8AM
Info: Register online at MorningStar5k.com
Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk - 3rd Annual
to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation
100% of all money raised will go toward pancreatic cancer research
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time: Registration: 8:30AM; Walk Begins: 10AM
Info: Information/Registration: 866.789.1000
lustgarten.org
Women's 5K Classic - 19th Annual
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Where: Little Lehigh Parkway - Allentown, PA
Time: 9AM
Info: Register and learn more at www.womens5kclassic.org
If you are holding an event or know of one that you would like posted, please share this information by emailing me at theroddybride{@}gmail{dot}com!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
2 more days till... MUSIKFEST!
That's right! Musikfest 2011 will be here starting this Friday, August 5th!
I probably write about the coming of this event yearly but it's because it really is a big thing here in the Lehigh Valley. It seems like a large part of Bethlehem shuts down for it. It is one of the most popular festivals in the area. There is always a wide variety music to listen to and the food... oh my! So many things to fill your tummy with!
Majority of the entertainment is free but some of the headliners you will have to purchase a ticket for. Click HERE to see the full list of headliners and purchase your tickets.
Some of this year's headliners include:
Stone Temple Pilots - 8.5.2011
Maroon 5 - 8.6.2011
Steely Dan - 8.10.2011
Nick Jonas - 8.13.2011
This year they are changing it up a bit. They will have 10 venue sites on the North Side of Bethlehem + 5 NEW venue sites on the South Side area around SteelStacks and Sands Casino.
Below are the 5 new venues located at SteelStacks, details below provided by Musikfest.org:
- Sands Steel Stage at PNC Plaza
Capacity: 7,200
Programming: Musikfest's main stage – featuring national touring acts
Opens: 6 p.m. nightly; showtimes TBD
Ticket required - Americaplatz at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
Capacity: 2,500
Programming: Blues, rock, R&B, world, Americana and more!
Open: 5-11 p.m. nightly
Free - Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Capacity: 450-900 depending on the show
Programming: Indie rock, rock, singer-songwriters, soul, cabaret, plus new music-themed lunches Fridays through Sundays and late-night comedy shows nightly
Open: Daily
Ticket required - Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Programming: Will offer regular cinema programming plus Musikfest events such as concerts, artist workshops, educational programs, music-focused documentary films
Open: Daily
Some events free; others require admission ticket - Air Products Town Square
First Street and Founders Way
Programming: Street performers, local and regional bands, acoustic singer-songwriters
Open: 5 p.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday and 12p.m. - 1a.m. Fridays-Sundays
Free to the public
So if you are in the area, I urge you to come out and experience it! There are things for everyone. Earlier in the day is perfect for families while the night time is an excellent time for the adults to come out and play. My family and I always hit up the night time for some Spanish music at Plaza Tropical or for funky like groups like, The Red Elvises at the Volkplatz. Daily schedule can be found HERE.
For more information on the Musikfest and what it is about, visit Musikfest.org or click here for Musikfest 101.
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