Some folks know, others don't, that I have joined a team to walk 60 miles in 3 days for the fight against breast cancer. Crazy, right?!? Our clever team name is "Hikin' for Hooters!" There are 4 ladies in our team that will be heading out to San Francisco the first part of September to walk the Susan G. Komen 3-day! So far, we have mainly been focusing on our fundraising, since each of us must raise $2300, but now that the weather is becoming quite agreeable, our training will really get underway!
From what I've learn from my teammate, Kim, it is an experience I will not soon forget! She has tried not to give away too many details about the experience. She wants us to be blown away! But I'm looking forward to massive amount of walkers, crazy outfits, tons of supportive fans cheering us along, events before and after our walks each day, and hopefully an end to breast cancer!
I have been lucky enough not to lose anyone close to be from breast cancer, but I do have some friends that have had their own battles with this life stealer. What about you? Has breast cancer affected you or someone you love?
If you are interested in donating, check out my personal website for the 3-day! http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2012/SanFranciscoBayAreaEvent2012?pg=team&fr_id=1768&team_id=201460
I'm sure there will be lots more blogging about this in the weeks and months to come!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
We're off and running...well, maybe not running, yet!
That's right, ladies and gentlemen! Miss Charlotte has officially taken her first steps! Charlie and I couldn't be prouder!
It all started Monday when I got home from work. Charlotte was all over the living room, getting into everything, when she popped her hiney in the air and slowly stood up all on her own! Up until then, she had to pull herself up by grabbing onto something. I texted Charlie since he wasn't home from work yet! (Little did I know we would have a much bigger milestone awaiting us later that night!)
After Charlie had made it home from work, the 3 of us played in the middle of the living room, like we do most nights. At one point, Charlotte stood up and looked over at Charlie. I suggested Charlie try to tempt her with a couple of her favorite toys...and there it was! One....two...three, four, and down! FOUR STEPS!!! I was so proud, I got all choked up! (I tell ya, I can cry at the drop of a hat since I had her!)
We tried to recreate the moment to capture on video and here's what we got...
It all started Monday when I got home from work. Charlotte was all over the living room, getting into everything, when she popped her hiney in the air and slowly stood up all on her own! Up until then, she had to pull herself up by grabbing onto something. I texted Charlie since he wasn't home from work yet! (Little did I know we would have a much bigger milestone awaiting us later that night!)
After Charlie had made it home from work, the 3 of us played in the middle of the living room, like we do most nights. At one point, Charlotte stood up and looked over at Charlie. I suggested Charlie try to tempt her with a couple of her favorite toys...and there it was! One....two...three, four, and down! FOUR STEPS!!! I was so proud, I got all choked up! (I tell ya, I can cry at the drop of a hat since I had her!)
We tried to recreate the moment to capture on video and here's what we got...
Monday, February 20, 2012
And I'm back....
Shortly after Charlie and I got married, I thought..."Wouldn't it be nice to start at blog!" I could tell anyone (especially fun friends that live far way) all the funny little stories that you miss when you no longer get to talk on a regular basis. I think I made it to 3 whole posts before my little blog fell by the wayside. Selling our old house, buying a new house, getting settled, getting pregnant, having a baby....the list of excuses goes on and on!
Well, I'M BACK!!
I'm hoping that this post will help me get back on track, and hopefully the posts will get far more entertaining! So, stay tuned...our crazy life will have plenty of blog-worthy moments!
Well, I'M BACK!!
I'm hoping that this post will help me get back on track, and hopefully the posts will get far more entertaining! So, stay tuned...our crazy life will have plenty of blog-worthy moments!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Spit Ballers!
Well...Tonight was our first night in our Dodgeball league! Yes, we are in a dodgeball league! Our team, the "Spit Ballers," consists of Charlie, Tony Bologna, Jenni, Teri, Nick, Casey, Burkett and myself. We had not held a single practice and I'm not sure that would have even helped! :) We had no idea what to expect and to be quite honest with you I was pretty nervous going into the whole thing.
We showed up dressed to impress in black shirts and the ladies with knee high socks...like I said, dressed to impress. Luckily, we showed up with plenty of time to warm up. By "warm up" I mean that Charlie stretched and really warmed up and the rest of us tried to take each others' heads off with the dodgeballs! We really thought we had a chance up until the third game in row that we got smoked! We ended up losing 15-0. Dang!
Laura Hawkins (Nick's prego wife) was our only cheerleader. I'm know that she did far more laughing at us that actual cheering. I've gotta say, I'd pay good money to have that thirty minutes on video to relive for years to come! Lots of flailing about and screaching on my behalf.
I'll be posting pictures in the weeks to come of amazing dodgeball team and maybe even some action shots!
GO SPIT BALLERS!!
We showed up dressed to impress in black shirts and the ladies with knee high socks...like I said, dressed to impress. Luckily, we showed up with plenty of time to warm up. By "warm up" I mean that Charlie stretched and really warmed up and the rest of us tried to take each others' heads off with the dodgeballs! We really thought we had a chance up until the third game in row that we got smoked! We ended up losing 15-0. Dang!
Laura Hawkins (Nick's prego wife) was our only cheerleader. I'm know that she did far more laughing at us that actual cheering. I've gotta say, I'd pay good money to have that thirty minutes on video to relive for years to come! Lots of flailing about and screaching on my behalf.
I'll be posting pictures in the weeks to come of amazing dodgeball team and maybe even some action shots!
GO SPIT BALLERS!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Walkabout Creek!
Walkabout Creek!!!
I am so excited to announce that Charlie and a few buddies have put together a band! They will be performing for the first time in public at 71st Street Depot on Saturday, October 10th! The Tulsa-favorite cover band "The Usual Suspects" was generous enough to share the stage to make this happen. I managed to sneak into a practice session last night and it made me so stinkin' excited for the "gig"! I hope that all of you that read this (which might only be Trait...hehe) can come out and support my hubbie and his friends. They will be playing a mix of genres but mainly good ol' 90's rock. So if you are looking for a super doubly fun Saturday night, come on out and see Walkabout Creek!
The fun starts at 9:30 pm and will continue on into the night!
I am so excited to announce that Charlie and a few buddies have put together a band! They will be performing for the first time in public at 71st Street Depot on Saturday, October 10th! The Tulsa-favorite cover band "The Usual Suspects" was generous enough to share the stage to make this happen. I managed to sneak into a practice session last night and it made me so stinkin' excited for the "gig"! I hope that all of you that read this (which might only be Trait...hehe) can come out and support my hubbie and his friends. They will be playing a mix of genres but mainly good ol' 90's rock. So if you are looking for a super doubly fun Saturday night, come on out and see Walkabout Creek!
The fun starts at 9:30 pm and will continue on into the night!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
My First Blog
Hey y'all! After finally settling into married life, I've decided to become a blogger. I don't know what will end up on here or if anyone at all will care about the details of me and Charlie's life....but I'm EXCITED to try it out! If any of you seasoned bloggers have any tips for me, I'd love any advice. I guess that about wraps up my first blog, but I already know there will be fun stuff to come!
Leslie
Leslie
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