Someone asked me if I had made any New Years Resolutions, and I was able to answer “To get Married!”.
Julia and I went cross-country skiing on New Years with a couple of church friends. We went to Trillium Lake, just at the base of Mt. Hood, and set off around the lake. The trail was full of beautiful scenery and fresh snow, and as we came around the lake, we took a break for lunch. After lunch, I announced, “I’m going exploring” and as expected, Julia quickly shouted that she wanted to join me. We ran off down the trail, leaving our ski buddies in the dust. It was a little work to finally find a spot away from people, but when we did, I announced that I had a gift. It was really an engagement ring and letter, and I asked Julia to marry me. She said yes on the spot. After enjoying the moment we went and rejoined our friends. Here are a few pictures they took, recreating the moment.
Julia doesn't imagine the fun coming her way
Our gift box
And what is the box holding...
I promise it fits
She said "YES!"
Closeup
Jeff, Julia, Diana, and Matt
Having fun
Lois Dillon
January 3, 2011 at 8:42 am
To Jeff and Julia:
God bless you both! So excited to hear your wonderful news. I am very much looking forward to meeting Julia…so sorry I had to miss doing so over the holidays, but illness prevented it, I’m afraid.
I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness and great minitries together as you both live for the Lord.
Love, Lois (Jeff’s 5th or 6th grade Sunday School teacher)
Jackie Swanson
January 3, 2011 at 8:43 am
Congrats Jeff and Julia! So happy for you, and would love to meet the lucky girl one day. I will continue to follow your blog:)
Joel Ebersole
January 3, 2011 at 8:46 am
WAY TO GO MY FRIEND!!!!! YAHOOOOO. Very excited for you. You do realize that this new year resolution will affect the rest of you life don’t you?
As they say here in Brazil….Parabemz
Take Care Jeff
Miss the white slopes….around here they are all green.
Blessings to you all
Joel
ps. Send some snow my way
Jamie
January 3, 2011 at 8:51 am
Hooray! I’ll have to keep checking this blog for updates
Neil Johnston
January 3, 2011 at 11:07 am
Congratulations!
Alisa
January 3, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Congratulations! I am so excited for you guys!
Cindy Kersey Jerdonek
January 4, 2011 at 11:15 am
Hey Jeff,
I should’ve known my lovely little sister would say “yes!” to a cool outdoorsman with a warm smile & heart. Congratulations! Your goal now has to be maximizing the fun of wedding & reception planning / prep – no easy task. I pray this challenge will bring you & Julia closer as friends & life partners. You both have all my love & support. Go J team!
Cindy
Jim Dickson
January 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Congratulations to you both!!! It was a pleasure to meet you Julia.
Jeff – we really need to get you a GREEN and YELLOW cap!!! ;>)
- Jim
Jeff Bakkom
January 4, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Congrats!
Martha and Bill Kersey
January 4, 2011 at 5:56 pm
CONGRATULATIONS AND LOVE FROM US…THE PHOTO’S WERE SO CLEAR AND CRISP..I FELT LIKE I WAS THERE..GREAT JOB PICKING THE RING AND THE LOVELY SETTING.. I ESPECIALLY LIKED THE TIN BOX..I HAVE SEEN THAT WITH YUMMIE COOKIES..WAS IT FULL OF COOKIES THIS TIME TOO?
LOVE AND PRAYERS TO OUR TWO LOVED ” J’S ” MOM AND DAD KERSEY
Sheila
January 4, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Woohoo! I can tell you two are going to have lots of fun being married!
Dianne Thielman
January 4, 2011 at 7:37 pm
I’m so excited about having another amazing daughter-in-law. We couldn’t have chosen a better person for Jeff than Julia.
Joann and Charlie Huntington, Sr.
January 5, 2011 at 6:31 am
Congratulations and our love to you both. Can’t wait to meet Julia at the next Kiningham reunion or before. Maybe a honeymoon here in Valley Forge. No, I guess not. God bless you at this special time in your lives.
auntie fra
January 5, 2011 at 11:59 am
I am so happy for you both, Jeff has made an excellant choice, Julia is the BEST!
We love you
Auntie Fran Unc Geo
Wendi
January 6, 2011 at 10:53 am
Congratulations! You two are the cutest!!
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
~ Dr. Seuss
Best Always…
SandyD
January 6, 2011 at 11:19 am
Sorry I missed you the other day. Congrats to you both. So happy for you!!!
Amelia
January 8, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Congratulations Julia & Jeff! We are so happy for you both. What a special way to propose marriage. The photos are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your special moment with us. Best Wishes, Amelia & Scott