When it all falls into place.

Ever have one of those moments in life where everything falls into place? You know, where all is good and nothing can go wrong? I have a beautiful , healthy, and active daughter who keeps me very busy. She is a blessing and because of her, I am who I am today. She is my heart. I am married to the most wonderful man ever. He loves me despite some of my flaws (which he says that I do not have any). He recognizes my artistic abilities and he backs me in whatever insane project that I start. I have a kick ass business partner who knows what she is doing and is someone who strives to obtain her goals (like me). I have a wonderful family and friends and a huge support system that has always been there for me no matter what.

It is nice when everything falls into place. I am so excited for the next chapter that is about to unfold. I will tell in due time :) Let's just say that I am truly blessed.

My girl

The cast is off and my girl is back and in action :) It was a hard three weeks for her. She has cheerleading, tumbling, tumbling competition as well as rec/travel softball going on. Definitely a busy summer for us. I never know if I am coming or going. I am definitely looking forward to a nice quiet weekend. Tournament has been canceled and hanging with some friends is looking mighty appealing right now. Just hope that this rain from Hurricane Alex is done by then. I could use some relaxation by the pool sipping bellinis, margaritas, sangrias, mojitos, or whatever the mood strikes. Although with it being 4th of July weekend . . . I have a feeling that it will end up being action packed with parties to go to. Oy vey.

Hello Summer :)

Hello Summer!!! It is like a million degrees outside, even in the shade. Thank God for bikinis, swimming pools, and those fruity cocktails that are sipped by the pool in my bikini while hanging with friends and listening to some New Orleans music. What a way to cool off while working on your tan :)

You just never know.

Life is interesting sometimes. If you wait long enough, questions will be answered. Not in the timely manner that you may like, but it does get answered in time. Closure is a powerful thing and I find it interesting that this happened while I am reading the book "The Power of Now."

While reading this book, this quote stood out to me:

"As far as inner transformation is concerned, there is nothing you can do about it. You cannot transform yourself, and you certainly cannot transform your partner or anybody else. All you can do is create a space for transformation to happen, for grace and love to enter"

I have decided to cut out, totally, the negative and toxic people that were in my life or even just being around negative and toxic people. I have chosen to take charge of my life as I am the only one living it. It is short. I do not need to subject myself to people who are ignorant and know not what they speak of. It never mattered to me what people thought of me. I have, on occasion, come across people who have said things about me who really have no clue what they are taking about. Talk about entertainment. The fact that I take up that much room in their mind and life without having to pay rent is awesome when in fact, they are nothing to me.

It is a good read and I look forward to finishing it poolside this weekend. Love the leisure of Country Club life :)

103 years old???

I just got back from Tennessee. Jody's mamaw passed away. She was 103 years old. She looked beautiful and had a smile on her face. It was a beautiful service. She had 10 children (8 are living), 31 grandkids, 59 great grandkids, 25 great great grandkids, and 3 great great great grandkids. It is a very huge family. She lived a very long life. She is now with her beloved Sam, 16 years later.

I ate so much country cooking it was not funny. If my metabolism was not as it is as well as my genetic makeup, I would have definitely gained some weight.

It was also nice catching up with family that live up there. I'm very close to his sister, his cousins, and their wives. I also got my dose of kiddies as well. One thing that Jody and I decided a long time ago was not to have anymore kids. My baby is 13 years old and well, we do not want one graduating high school and going to college and then starting all over again. We love the freedom that we have with having older kids. So, I get my fill of my baby/toddler nieces and nephews and I get to hand them back off to their parents :). It is perfect.

All in all, it was a wonderful trip, despite the reasons that we went up there for.

My daughter is . . .

Going to be a JV cheerleader next year. The 8th grade. I am not sure how she is going to balance cheerleading, travel/rec softball, and tumbling/gymnastics this summer, but she is going to be one busy bee. I liked cheerleading when I was a cheerleader, but I loved dance team much more. Being a Pantherette was one of the best experiences in my life. I know that she will look back when she is my age and remember those days as though they were yesterday. :)

I am so proud of my daughter.

Ahhhh the good life :)

I am born, raised, and live in New Orleans. I bleed purple and gold as I am an LSU alumni and intend on going back and finish getting my J.D. Family law would be a good thing to get into and I have my foot in the door of a few law firms when I do decide to finish this degree.

I have a beautiful daughter who is 13 years old. She keeps her father and I busy. She plays travel softball year round as well as tumbles/gymnastics during the summer. She has a wonderful stepmother who loves her as her own. and a kick ass stepsister. It is nice that everyone gets along as we all do. I guess that is what happens when you truly do know people before you have kids.

I have a wonderful husband, Jody. He and I have been through a lot and our bond gets stronger more and more every day. He is my best friend, my soul mate. We met six years ago and have been married for three of those. This is my first marriage, his second. I love that he supports me in any endeavor and he truly understands me. I am not the most easiest person to live with, but he accepts me for me and I could not be any luckier.

We have three kids together. Well, kids meaning animals. There is Roux (my lab/catahoula mix), Kasey (his cat), and our love child, Chessie, who is a chocolate lab.

Jody has a son from a previous marriage. He is 11 years old and lives with his mom and her husband. He is a good kid and plays video games most of the time. He has said that he wants to be a gamer when he gets older. More power to him on that one. He is very smart and a straight A student who also plays baseball.

Ahhhh the good life :)