World According to LaBrett

still training away!! and other things :)

2011-08-23T23:29:00.000-05:00

I am still training away for the 1/2 on Sept 25th ...

It has not been easy..

this was a 7:30 in the evening

1. The heat is a beating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to train in...... 104 and that is at 730 in the evening... that people is the norm this summer for my training!!!!!!!!!

2. NEVER forget your water or start too late on hot days....on my 7miles weekend 8/6 I forgot it and started later that I should have ..(830am). It scared me bad, I was so hot, muscle started cramping, and exhaustion was setting in. I will NEVER do that again.

3. I am now in the long miles. last Saturday 8/20 was 8miles. every weekend bring a 1mile increase each weekend... this weekend is 9 miles.

This is my training for this week

8/22 rest day
8/23 4miles moderate
8/24 rest day
8/25 ride bike 9 miles
8/26 4miles moderate
8/27 3miles easy
8/28 9miles endurance

I did manage to get a 5K in this month... Book It for Literacy 5K.

Robin, Me, and Marcy 8/13 5K

and in July Summer Sizzler 5K

Me, Peggy, and Marcy 7/30 5K

on a very fun note... this is what i did for my bday from my best friend!!!! Paint with a Twist... this is where you go a paint, drink wine, and have a freak'n blast with your very best friend!!!!! down below is our finish master pieces.

Our Master Pieces

Just a few things that have kept me in motion
LaBrett

1/2 training still going on and on and on

2011-08-02T15:43:00.000-05:00

Yes i have been crazy!!! I am still training for the 1/2 in this heat. I told my BF that i would never just wear a sports bra with shorts to workout in.... I LIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when you start workout time @730pm and it is still in the 100's I will wear as less clothes as possible with out being arrested for indecent exposure. I now have a neon yellow, hot pink, tye dye blk/wht, and gray sport bra to beat the heat in!!!
I got me some new runner... so pretty... but had to break them in....Brook Adrenaline GTS11... so far love them!!!

The last few weeks had been somewhat hard for me to get my training in... i did it.. but not very good. the week of the 7/17-7/23 I only got one 3miler workout in. that was a BAD week!!!
The week on 7/24-7/31 I was able to get 3- 3milers in. still was trying to get back on track
Now i am back on track!!!!

This weeks is the workout
8/1 rest day-yoga
8/2 3miles(45min)
8/3 rest day-yoga
8/4 cross training
8/5 2miles(30min)-yoga
8/6 5miles(1hr15min)
8/7 3miles(45 min)-yoga

Next week look to bring another mileage increase... BRING IT BABY!!!!!!!!!!

In motion for 2011 and sweating!!!
LaBrett

july rocks!!!

2011-08-02T11:16:00.000-05:00

July is one of my most favorite months ever!!!
Let me list why!
4 of July... bbq and fireworks family and friends!!!

The family vacation.... whooo hoooo.... Port Aransas and San Antonio!!!!

I love this vacation spot. I cant think of any other place that I want to spend my time.
We spent 4 wonderful relaxing days getting sunburn, eating lots of seafood, playing in the water, feeding seagulls, and souvenir shopping. Then headed off to San Antonio to see the sites and sounds...plus spend some time with Gene's mom and PopPop.

It was also my 25th yr class reunion. Love that group. Great to catch up with old friends.

Power walk my July 5K @ the Summer Sizzler.

And let not forget my birthday 7/31....hehehe... 44yrs young this year.

Girls Get-A-Way!!!!

2011-07-20T18:58:00.001-05:00

Girls Weekend in Austin

We danced the night away

We ate the best sushi and martinis and best ooie gooie dessert!!

We enjoyed a relaxing drive to the hill country and coffee

Saw some of the most beautiful blue sky.

Walked up and down South Congress Ave shopping & eating lunch

We did the MOST funnest 5K ever ...Keep Austin Weird

We shop and got some yummy peaches in Fredricksburg.

OH lets not for get watch Wimbledon hehe...

ALL done with my best friend!!! Marcy!!!

In Motion
LaBrett
ps: next post ..... H/H Vacation 2011

Girls in my Circele.... taken from a email that was sent to me

2011-07-20T11:35:00.001-05:00

GIRLS IN MY CIRCLE

	When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best friend, And then I started to become a woman. And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up, God would show you the best in many friends.
	One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man. Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mom. Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delight in your children and their activities. Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be. One friend will say, 'Let's cry together,' Another , 'Let's fight together,' Another , 'Let's walk away together.'
	One friend will meet your spiritual need, Another your shoe fetish, Another your love for movies, Another will be with you in your season of confusion, Another will be your clarifier, Another the wind beneath your wings.
	But whatever their assignment in your life, On whatever the occasion, On whatever the day, Or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back, Or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself . Those are your best friends.
	It may all be wrapped up in one woman, But for many, it's wrapped up in several.. One from 7th grade, One from high school, Several from the college years, A couple from old jobs, On some days your mother, On some days your neighbor, On others, your sisters, And on some days, your daughters.
So whether they've been a friend for 20 minutes or 20+ years, AND ONLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO, Pass this on to the women that God has placed in your life To make a difference. Including the one who sent it to you.

Thanks for being in my circle.

1/2 marathon in Sept.... workout up date

2011-07-18T20:18:00.000-05:00

Well the first 2 weeks of my training is going great. Feels really good.
power walking on the beach was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! loved it.

one of my power walk workouts in the am on the beach 7/11

here is week 7/18-7/23
This week brings miles increase... yay... i think???

7/18 rest day
7/19 3mile moderate walk
7/20 rest day
7/21 3mile moderate walk
7/22 bike ride 6-10 miles(cross training
7/23 5mile endurance walk

in motion
LaBrett

1/2 marathon in Sept....

2011-07-05T21:17:00.000-05:00

At the beginning of this year one of my goals is to do a 1/2 marathon. My half will be done at http://www.heelsandhills.com/ on 9/25/2011.

I am doing a 12 week training plan.This is important if I am going to be successful in this and finish the race in my goal time of 3hrs.

Each week I will be giving a up date on my training.

So as of July the 1st I have started....

Here this week and next week this is my workout

7/5 rest day
7/6 moderate walking 30mins(2-2.5miles)
7/7 rest day
7/8 Endurance walking 45-60min(3-4miles)
7/9 cross training
7/10 moderate walk30 mins(2-2.5miles)

7/11rest day
7/12 moderate walking 30mins(2-2.5miles)
7/13 rest day
7/14 Endurance walking 45-60min(3-4miles)
7/16 cross training
7/17 moderate walk 30 mins(2-2.5miles)

I will keep yall update each week other than this coming week ... i will be on vacation 7/9-7/16, but will still be training.. watch for my sports-tracker post.

In Motion
LaBrett

HOT... HOT .... AND MORE HOT.

2011-06-05T21:03:00.001-05:00

Well Texas summer is now upon us. It is just the first of June and by 930am out side is pushing 85 degrees.

I love the sounds and sights and contrast of a summer.
Lawn mowers.. and the smell of fresh cut grass.
Water sprinkler first this in the morning light and the smell of water and earth together.
Your water bill to keep it pretty green
Being thankful that it is only 80 degrees in the morning because in in about 2hours or less is will be 100.
Sweating at 730 in the morning just walking outside.
Cute summer clothes and flip flops.
Sounds of kids playing in the evening outside, because evening light last until 930.
The blast of super heated air of your car that has been sitting in a parking lot for maybe 30 mins
A warm summer breeze.
People enjoy water parks.
The wonderful summer sun burn.
Runner and bikers in the evening during the "cool" of the day
Working out in the heat and it is 800pm in the evening and it is still really hot.
Texas summer flower that thrive in the summer heat.
The brown of the lay of the land as you start to head into the July and August.
The sound of sun screamer in the heat of the day.
The summer thunder storm.
The "i cant breath" because of the storms humidity and the natural sauna that you get after the summer storm
Kids out of school for the summer
The "mom, I am so board out of my mind" ... and it is only 2 weeks since school has been out.
Summer vacation!!!

be safe ,have fun, keep in motion !!!

ps: To workout, you have to be really smart about it. you either need to bring it inside.... or wait till it is cooler in evening....or if you are one of the crazy people, you can get up before the sun comes up workout. Just have to be smart and drink plenty of fluids and listen to your body. ....

before and after

2011-05-31T15:00:00.000-05:00

What a difference that a year make. hard work dose pay off ... even if you dont see it till a year later in a picture of almost the same pose.

This just keep me in motion~

after~ May 2011

before ~May 2010

staying in motion.

2011-05-29T13:13:00.000-05:00

Not have the time to train the why that I think that I should. I think that this has been one of the biggest things to over come this motion year.
Sometimes I want to get on my pitty pot and whine about not having enough time, if I cant on one day... just do it on the next day... no need to whine about it, just need to stay in motion.... I am preaching to my self here.
This is Mays races the Heels and Hills 10k 5/1/2011.... awesome... my 1st ever. finished it in 1hr 32mins. and the Fireman's 5K this is now my 3rd year for this event... wow 3 years now of in motion!!!

Heels and Hills 10k... my 1st...finished in 1.33.00

marcy and me @ the Fireman's 5K ... 3rd year now

our group is grow each time.... whoop whoop

my sister and my brotherinlove stephen

time to get back to normal for the mama

2011-04-23T00:32:00.002-05:00

well as you saw in my last post that was over 2month ago ... i was going to be spending all my time with the Lady Falcons JV Softball team. And as you noticed I have not posted any new blog since the season began.
Well I am here now to tell you that in Falcon country the softball season is now DONE!!! Tonight was the last game.... whooop whoop.

Now don't get me wrong... I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching my youngest daughter play ball, but I have little time for anything else .... wake up, work, pick up from practice, wake up work , race to a game after work, go home relax for all of an hour, pick up at 930pm, ... you get the idea.... rinse, repeat... all week long.

After 2month this mama is ready for a break.

Laura my daughter

JV Falcons

hit that ball!!!

Now in this 2 month time I have still kept up my 5K and I even added a bike event to the mix.

Cowtown 5K Feb

joes 5K run March

Susan G Koman 5K walk April

Hero's Ride April

I also painted the kitchen. It is now time to add some color to my home... so this is the start.... not even close to finishing... because ...please reference the first of the blog...LOL

LOVE LOVE LOVE MY CRAZY BUSY LIFE.... at times ;)

So that is why I have not posted a blog in a while. ... just to busy to sit at the computer late night .... because i would have fallen asleep on the key board.....

IN MOTION 2011..... LOVE YA

JV TCHS Lady Falcons

2011-02-22T19:35:00.000-06:00

I am setting in the stands waching the Timber Creek JV Lady Falcons play ball. This is what will be taking most of my Tuesdays, some Fridays and some Saturdays GO JV LADY FALCONS!!!!

needle in a hay stack.

2011-02-22T16:23:00.001-06:00

I spend the better part of week last week trying to find rims that matched my cars rims. Did you know there are thousands and thousands of rims too see.

Now let us take a few steps back to Friday Feb 4th. I was T-boned by another drive .$4500 worth of damages.later. the car is in the shop waiting in line with other cars that didn't fair so well with the big ice storm.

Here is where the needle in a hay stack comes in. The insurance adjuster call me back a week later and says... because you have after mark rims. and they are not made any more. we can...........

A.give you a check for $400 for the price on the one rim. or B. try to find a rim that closely matches the rim. I was like are you kidding me. Both of those ideas were crazy. If you cant find them how am I suppose to. So now I am thinking wow i get hit and I am out money on trying to find a set of 20" rims or go with option A. and drive on the spare till I can save the money up for a full set or B look like a stupid car with mismatched rims.

That is when the searching begins. Let me tell you I have NEVER looked at so many rims. It took me 3days and alot of web searches, but I found them!! Once I had the right name of the rims Veloche Rims. there were pages and pages of yahoo web search. I found the needle in the hay stack..... Veloche-Verzio 540 chrome rims!!!!!!!!! The same ones that they said they don't make or cant get any more... I found it.

WHOOO HOOOO!!! now I wont look like a dork or be out $1000 a set ( that is the low end) most set at are about $1600. Oh Happy Day... the Needle is found.

Happy 5 years!!

2011-02-21T15:58:00.002-06:00

This Valentine's Day my sweetheart and I celebrated 5yrs of wonderfulness together.
I know what you are thinking right now... really how corny Valentine's day wedding. Well not for me. I love Valentines Day. I know it is very commercial now.... but I am a hopeless romantic. So what better day to get married but on Valentines Day.
We have a what I thought marriage should be. Fun, silly, loving, respect, and support.
Am I saying that we always get along.
What would you think when two alpha personalities join in blissful holy matrimony. hehehe. We don't have fights... we have what we call ... that point is way more important to you and I respect that, and I don't have to win at this one. Also another great thing about us... is we both know when to leave each other to him/herself.... personal space time... which I think it very important in any relationship. I love that our relationship is fun, silly and loving. Being able to have that so that yall can truly enjoy each uniqueness. Gene and I support each other unconditionally. I trust him and he trust me so that what ever is going on in our lifes, blended family or jobs that we support each other. So this year Gene and I decided that we would renew our contract with each other for another 5yrs... because it is just that good.

Then and now.... 5 years of blissful holy matrimony

getting off to a great start!

2011-01-19T12:31:00.001-06:00

Well this years goals have gotten off to a great start.

January 8 Marcy ,Alys, and myself did our first race of the year. It was really cool to start off with this race. It was a MUST. 45Days to Super Bowl 5K I post my best time so far 43.01. WHOOOO HOOOOO!!! Just so you know how far I have come, when I started this a year ago I did my first 5K in 57. minutes. I am not fast ..... but I am steady... chipping my time away.

Now that brings me to my fitness goals for the year.

1. Get my time in the 30's minutes mark and out of the 40's.

2. I will be doing 2 bike race this year.

3. I would like to do a duel race that is 2mile run 15mile bike and 2mile run.

4. I will be doing a 10K this year ... about mid way thought my racing.

5. I will be doing a Half this year also.

These are my fitness goals.

I do have some other personal goals.

1. cook more ... not so much evening meals being whatever.

2. be more centered

3. de-clutter(physically and spiritually)

4. do my best to not let my joy in life not fade.

These goals are going to be an on going goals!!

I am looking forward!!! Not looking back!!!

2010 ... what????? where did you go?!?!

2011-01-03T15:59:00.001-06:00

I am sitting here at my computer scratching my head wonder just where in the world did a whole year go????

I started power walking. With that I set a goal with my best friend Marcy to do a 5K month. We did it!!! 12 5K... it was the most empowering thing that I did.

This has to have been that fast year that I can remember. It was much like riding a roller coaster. It was fast. It had many up and downs, and the came to a sudden stop. I got off this 2010 roller coaster ready to get on 2011 roller coaster.
So much happened in 2010 This this was my ride... hold on!!!

Jan ... That I really can run/power walk and not die. That watching your daughter on drill team dance makes you smile.
Fed.... That I am blessed with a wonderful man of 4yrs.
March.... That your son turning 21 means, I have so much to learn about being a parent of an adult child. I will not run in sleet and snow. and that it is ok to be last.
April.... That it is ok to cry when your oldest leaves the nest . That some 5K are just much bigger than your own personal goals. That your baby is not a baby any more.
May... That your daughter sparkles when she goes to her prom. That now you have 2 out of high school. That you can still party like a rock star in Vegas with your best friends. That IHop is a must after a 5K and not all IHops are the same.
June... That Austin is really weird and that running in 106 weather in not so bad when you friend is with you.
July... That turning a year older with people in your life you care about makes life worth living to the fullest...and reaching a 5K goal is freak'n awesome. That the beach never never gets old to summer vacation at... and to have your best friends with you even better. That reaching a personal 5K goal on your birthday rocks.
August... That having only one in school ... is still busy as have 3 in school. That realizing that you have completed half of your goals in 5K.
September... That even thought I am a Texan after 3month of super hot weather... I do like cooler weather. That seeing you best friend complete a half marathon... rocks and inspires you.... to think the unthinkable ... that you just might be able to do that too.
October....That it is ok to have a "bad" 5K run. That having your daughter leave the nest... it heartbreaking and your cry alot but you are very proud of her. That a house with just one kid stay much cleaner and is very quite.
November...That I can power walk in super cold weather on Thanksgiving Day. Seeing my older kids doing well on there own..is a great feeling. That being thankful for all the blessing in your life. That hard work does play off in money matters.
December... That blessing people is a incredible feeling. That seeing your son beaming with love because he has asked the love of his life to marry him. That you jingled your way to completing your 5K goal.
And now if you will please exit to the right your 2010 roller coaster ride is over!
Time to do it all again!!!!

life makes you wonder

2011-01-03T14:31:00.000-06:00

Sometimes things happen in life that make you wonder.

You wonder why... and the answer never comes or the answer that you were not hoping for.

This is were your trust in God comes into play. You have to trust that He has everything under control.

what I learned this 5K

2010-09-28T10:01:00.003-05:00

Well here it is end of September and I just completed my ninth 5K for the year. WOW!!! That is something for me because this time last year I had done my 1st ever 5K. my time on that 5K was 58.and something. It took me almost an hour to complete. I did my Heels, Hills and Him 5K on Sept 26, and finished it in 43.33. Now you might be think ... wow that is not that fast, but for me and non runner, THAT IS FREAK,N AWESOME. Running has never been easy for me but I really love the way I feel after wards... that is why I do it.

Things I learned.

1. I am faster than I think.

2. I can push myself hard... and I wont die.. hehe.

3. I am so encouraged when I see other average people running like me.

4. I can do more than I thought.

what is the real reason you workout.

2010-09-23T11:06:00.003-05:00

What is the real reason you work out ... according to LaBrett
1. It makes me feel great. Do fuss while doing? Heck yes I do!, but when I am done nothing compares to how I feel.
2. It is a stress reliever for me. Yes!!!It is my outlet to let off some steam. I don't end up taking it out on the family or the pets...LOL. And yes I get cranking when I cant.
3. I remember that it is not my job. It is my fun. I enjoy the pain of running.. and let me tell you it is pain, running is not my strong workout. I love biking the most. Very freeing to my mind. Even when I push my self to the point of hurling. LOL. When I remember that it is not my job... it stays fun.
4. I like the way my body looks. I am not a size 5 any more nor do I want to be, but I would like to stay in shape. plus working out let me cheat(so to speak) when I eat that wonderful piece of birthday cake or that southern cooking,. or that yummy burger with all the fixens. Most day I eat fresh.... 90% is whole food.... but that is another blog.
5. I want to stay healthy. Starting this life style change almost 2yr ago.... I realized that I was not getting any younger, but getting close to the dreaded change of life. Getting out of bed was not as easy as it use to be.LOL. and 40 seems to be the magic number where your body let you know that .LOL... just ask anyone that is 40 plus... they will tell you. I want to go through that with a healthy body and mind. On a side note.. my cholesterol has always been on the high side 230 even when I was a size 3. and last year it was 200. WHOOO HOOOO. My doctor said that it with the way i am going it will be in the 100's in no time. That just goes to show you that size is not what matters. Remember the Lord made us all different sizes... embrace that. It has taken me 40 plus year to realize that... and sometime I have to remind myself of that. But also your body is what you make it!! Think on that for a while.
6. Exercising keeps the aches and pains ... in check. Because when I don't workout.. I start getting stiff.... weird uh!!! ,but talked with others about this they said the same thing. Are my muscles sore with I have pushed to a different level? ... sure .... but that is different than stiff.
7. Get up off your duff and do it. Yes there are days when I don't want to. Those are the days I fuss the most about it.... but it always makes me feel better. Just remember... it you skip a day... don't beat your self up.. just pick up the next day. Start with a every 3day workout. It will allow you to easy into it. As it becomes more apart of your daily routine you can add more days. DON'T over whelmed yourself .. you will give up if you do... remember this is not your job... it is for you to have fun and feel good.
I encourage you to find joy in your workouts. Find what works for you. Set goals.... they keep you on track.
If you are runner... then sign up for a 5k.
If you are power walker... sign up for a walker friendly 5K ... they are out there.. and you will not be the only one walking... that is experience talking.
If you bike...find a great place to ride sign up for a 5 mile bike race.
If you like dancing... sign up for classes, get some dance tapes. or just turn your radio up and let loose.
If you like aerobic ... buy some tapes.
Just remember you are doing this for you and your alone!
MAKE IT FUN!!!! YOU WILL STAY WITH IT!!

2010-07-11T11:58:00.003-05:00

I am starting to get ready for our trip down to the coast.

Things that need to be done....

1. Laundry( always never ending), then pack!

2. Get beach towels and 2 new lawn chairs, our beach buckets, and boogie boards and old blanket for the beach

3. Sunscreen needs to be packed.

4. Make out menu for the 5days, for 7ppl... piece of cake. Will do most of the shopping on the island.

5. Card, board games, books, and other non electronic devices.

6. Leave our cares behind!!!

2010-07-10T15:11:00.003-05:00

I did it... I met one of my goals on my bike today. SOOOOO HAPPY!!!!
I was a muddy sweaty mess when I got done... but I DID IT!!!

This week was not the easiest week even though it was somewhat of a short week.
I am happy that it is over.

We start our vacation in 5 days... cant wait.... Port A here we come. We are going with our bestfriends Marcy and Hunter and their daughter Aubry. This is going to be awesome. We vacation great together.

Am doing lots of hair dye this weekend. I really should have been a stylist. Still thinking about going to school for that... It is something that I really love doing.

June 2010

2010-07-03T04:43:00.003-05:00

June has come and gone.

What a scorching month.... 100 degree day were very common.
This has made working out a challenge... but i am getting in done... need to step it up a bit.

Renee and Laura went to church camp. Which left Gene and I on our own for a week.... did quite know what to do with all the freedom.

Had my first girlfriend road trip to Austin. That was awesome. That my 5K for the month. Keep Austin Weird. Lots of fun and I really think that it is going to be a yearly 5k for Marcy and Me.

The girls are pretty much doing there own thing.
Renee working... Trinity hanging with her friends .... Laura hanging with her friends... and I dont worry(least not to much) about James he is 21 ... LOL

All Ready?!?!

2010-06-05T10:31:00.005-05:00

All ready?!?!

My oldest daughter Renee graduated from Central High School.

I cant believe how fast time flies by. It is 18 years now and just yesterday I was giving birth to my 1st baby girl.

I am so proud of her. She has worked very hard to get where she is. I close the book that I have had the privilege to write in for 18yrs.

It is now time for her to write the pages of her life.
May she fill her book with love, laughter and life!!!, Because that is what she has brought into my life.

I love you Vicki Renee Horn!!

2010-06-01T22:53:00.004-05:00

well this may has been full of all kinds of things.
It started out the a awesome trip to Vegas, with our best friends. Once again had a blast!!! How can you not when the Homuths and Barbosa are together.
Prom .... for my daughter Renee. We spent the day getting ready.... I think that I missed my calling to me a hairdresser and makeup artist. My mom, my sister and Laura were all there helping Renee get ready.
Mothers day with my beautiful girls. Went to lunch and got a great camera!!! as any one that know me.....I have to have a camera with me at all times...hehehe.
Now the last 2 week of may have been spent going to end of the year school things...ie... dance, choir, solos, and and and and... lol.... but as a parent I really do love it and would not have it any other way.
Going my nephews Micheal Mans 1st Birthday... so much fun. He was such a cutie to wach open up presents.
The last weekend of May was .... lets see how much LaBrett had fit into one weekend....
saturday .... Fireman's 5K southside of Fort Worth, then Miss Lillybug 1st birthday party in The Colony, then Back home to go to Aubry's 13 birthday Party... Speed Zone in Dallas.. all the while Renee is watching my 2 nieces till Laura and I get home.
Sunday Graduation Sunday at Bethesda then home to play some more with the nieces before my brother and his wife come and get them.
Monday was date day for Gene and I ... time just to get by ourselves. LOVE THAT A LOT!!!
May has now turn to June!!! I wonder what this month has in store for me?!?!?!?

koman 5K

2010-04-22T10:34:00.004-05:00

I have 2 days left till I walk for the Susan G. Koman 5K in Fort Worth.

I am walking for and with Peggy, my neighbor and friend(pictured here). She was recently diagnosised with breast cancer back in October 2009. She is currently in treatment now. She is not much older that me and has 3 kids and a wonderful husband.. that support her! She has the best attitude of any one I know that could be facing this. I am in awe of her and inspired by her.

This 5K means alot to me. It is not just me meeting my goal for the month but it is much bigger than that.

It is fighting breast cancer!!!

It is supporting and walking with a dear friend that is currently overcoming breast cancer!!!!

It is walking and bring us closer to a cure!!!!!

It is walking and remembering all those how fought and are now living whole in Heaven!!!!

Not only will I be walking with Peggy and some of her friends and coworkers(one of which is also overcoming breast cancer). Our Group Name is M&P's BreastFriends. My best friend Marcy will be walking with me. That means alot to me, because she didn't have to do this. She already met her goal this month with the Americas Run. This touched my heart more that she will know!!!

count down

2010-04-18T08:03:00.003-05:00

It is now time to start the count down.... till we head to Vegas. We leave on April 30th at 730 in the morning.
When I say we .... I am talking about Gene, Me, Marcy and Hunter.

I am really excited about this trip. The last time that we all went was about 2 years ago. It was my first time to go and I love it. I am over the "shock" of it all this time. I want to see more of the city, more of the other attraction, the other hotels.
Now this is a work trip for Gene ... so while he is in class, we will be going exploring, Marcy, Hunter and myself will be taking in more of the sites, sounds, and smells of Vegas. We are going to have a CAR this time....YAY!!!!!!!! There is no stopping us. Not even sore feet because I learned the last time. So flats and flip flops are the way to go.

Marcy and I will be going shopping for a couple of new hot outfits and super cute flats. Then out to sushi after words.

2010-04-09T21:30:00.002-05:00

ok... so this week has been emotional draining. enough said!!

flying by (from myspace blog 3/23/09)

2010-03-31T19:15:00.000-05:00

flying by

When did I say that my baby boy could grow up???????
He is now 20.
I remember when he was being born.. wasn't that just yesterday...... no it was
it was learning to talk
it was learning to walk
it was becoming a big brother twice
it was learning to ride a bike
it was growing 5 inches in 2 month
it was you started so small 18' to 6"1
it was little league ... and pee wee ball
it was the principal called
it was NO you cant keep that frog.. ...ok where do we find crickets for the frog to eat.
it was JR HIGH football
it was what girl are you dating now
it was i am a freshman
it was endless wrestling practices and matches
it was mom teaching me how to drive
it was my first job at Ambercombi as a floor model
it was getting my driver license
it was i am a senior
it was hey mom ... make sure you don't set the alarm in the house i will be home late
it was WOW ... you are 20.
it was just yesterday that i was bring you home from the hospital...........
I love you my son!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wondering (from past myspace blog)

2010-03-31T19:14:00.000-05:00

I wonder why life had so many ups and downs???

Is it like the tides of the ocean???

Does it keep life in balance???

If we didn't have the up and downs what would we be like.

Too much up.... hummmmmm

Too much down.... hummmmm

Does the ups give us a break from the downs

Does the downs make us appreciate the ups in our lives

I know that God never promised use that it would always be a bed of roses...

I know that God promised that he would never leave us.

So rejoice in both the ups and downs of life.

2010-03-29T14:07:00.002-05:00

What I learned this weekend
1 . Mom's do alot
2. Puppies have way to much energy at 3 and 5 am.
3. Your kids may not always say it but they really do like it when you are apart of there life.
4. Getting up early and going to bed late is overrated.
5. I cant text more that one person at a time, with out wanting to throw my phone.
6. Dancers work really hard, are very loud, and sparkle all the time with red lips.
7. If you want to be young at heart, be around music and young people.
8. Holding you head up .... even if you finish last.
9. What a true friend is.
10. That I really can do more than I think.

2010-03-27T07:00:00.001-05:00

It is almost 7 am. I have been up since 5:30am. It is my daughters last dance competition of the year. I am up to make sure that she has everything.
She will be dancing at UNT today. It should be fun to watch. It will be a long day.
I am so proud of her.

Hello World

2010-03-26T23:40:00.000-05:00

Well this is going to be an adventure.
This is my world, and the way that I think about things, deal with things, and cry at things and laugh at thing.
I have wanted to start blogging for a while.
I think that people that are bloggers are cool. I know that is corny ... but I do.
I love reading about snap shots of people thoughts and lives.
Look out world .... this is the world according to La Brett