Beautiful Lengths

Several months ago - one of my sorority sisters planted the idea in my head about donating my hair. Kristy had already planned on doing it and I started thinking about it.

In June/July I found out that my friend Jenny had breast cancer - she was also pregnant. Jenny is a strong person and several years ago, I got to see her strength of spirit first hand.

When I heard she had cancer, I immediately decided to donate my hair to the cancer society to help women with cancer recieve wigs.

Today - I lost 9 inches of hair - but my heart grew so much more.

Thank you Jenny for your strength - Piper will always know how strong, funny, and wonderful her mother is!

Rice and Beans, Beans and Rice

We have added a new member to our family!





Meet Dave Ramsey --





Dave moved into our house in January on a trial basis - but is now going to be a fulltime member.

Our goal is to be debt free by Oct. 2011 or sooner ---- so far this year we have paid off about 15% of our debt and are being more disciplined about a budget. Next month we start financial peace university to learn more Dave

If you need to change your financial life - pick up Dave's Total Money makeover - Move him him and kick the debt out.

www.daveramsey.com

10 month anniversary

WHOOHOO!

Today, John and I have been married for 10 months. We don't normally do anything special but today I got home to a very nice surprise

(note the color)

Time to remotivate

A few years ago, I weighed 200 lbs and lost about 60. Over the last few years, I have let about 30 lbs or so, creep back on.

In a few months, I will be the ripe old age of 30 and as a present to myself, I am going to get the weight back off.

Before, I did weight watchers with great success. Unfortunately, I didn't keep all the lessons going - hence the weight came back on
This time, I have using weight watchers as well as a book "Never Say Diet" by Chantel Hobbs.

I have spent the last couple of months getting the habit of excercise developed. Now is the time to get going with food and accountability.

In an effort to be accountable,I will periodically post pictures for the world to see as I get through this struggle. Thanks to all those who will be cheering for me. Especially John, who will have to live with me!

August 2, 2009 Weight 170.2 lbs - Let's get started!

Big News!

We finally know where we will be living in October.
Are you ready!?!

John and I will be moving to Terre Haute, IN.

I accepted a job with Sony and will start the end of October.

We are very excited to be getting back to Indiana and can't wait to see everyone soon!

Engagement Photos!

For those who know John and I well -- you will be pleasantly surprised that we actually got engagement photos made. In 2 months and 2 days we will be married!

Keep praying we find jobs soon!

New Blog

This is a new blog I set up for after the wedding. I am going to start posting pictures and stuff! For those who used to watch laurenlingo, I promise I will try to be better.