Moving! UGH!

So we have been home from vacation just a few days and dove head first into packing up our house to move into a rental.  The boys and Gene are not at all thrilled about it but I can see it as just "temporary" and I am willing to do that to have time to find the right house.  And it just so happens that tonight we did put in a bid on a new home.  We found one we both like alot.  Of course there is a lot that needs to be done such as landscaping and some window coverings but all in all it is very nice AND brand new.  Gotta love a house no one has lived in before.  So we will see.  Truly I am not getting nervous or anxious about finding a house.  I believe the right house for us is out there and God will bring us to the right one.  So I just relax and let it go and focus on what I can focus on.

Speaking of that I am heading back to cycle class tomorrow.  This should be interesting.  I must get myself back on a regimen which shows that anyone can get throw off track and then you simple redefine your goals and get right back to it.  I am on the fence if I will compete again this year.  Perhaps in November however I am not pushing that as well.  My body and mind have been through a lot this last year and it was just a year ago I was in the final stretch for the first of 3 competitions.  I must admit the thing drawing me back is the great women I had the pleasure to meet.  It is such a wonderful atmosphere of strong and happy women. I encourage anyone remotely interested to try it.

Today was a good day for I was at Cox communications shooting an infomercial with my friend Bob Rue and Dr. Sam Walters.  We had a great time together and of course any time in front of the camera is a good day.  My goals are to be able to support myself just acting some way whether it is as a voice or on air talent.  I would really love to lend my voice to an animated movie or video.  That is my focus for my career right now.  I want to be a fish or dog or bear or something, maybe a leopard.  The other focus is to be in an action movie.  Doing physical stuff is the best!

Well it is time to hit the pillows so I can get up for cycle class.  Remember get your 8 hours of sleep to keep the weight off!

In health,
Laura

Sold Our House!!

Well here it is JULY! Can't believe it.  Well I guess I can since it is a bazillion degrees outside.  The summer months are always a little depressing for me living in AZ.  It is so unbearably hot that nowhere is comfortable.  I have been losing all kinds of water weight sitting and watching my son's baseball games.  The house is all dark to try and keep it cool.  You need gloves to open doors or touch your steering wheel that is about what it is like here right now.    The good news about July is that in just under a week we leave for Alabama to visit my brother and his family.  I have 2 nieces there Kaitlin and Jenna who I have not seen in forever.  So it will be so much fun to get away and have new scenery although the hottness factor will still be in full swing and added to that humidity.  I am still looking forward to it immensely.

Acting and voice work have been exciting for me this month which is unusual.  I have many jobs scheduled for this month before and after my trip.  That is a tremendous blessing.  Usually work tanks in the summer as no one wants to film here during the hot months.

And as I mentioned in the title we sold our house.  We never imagined it would go that quickly.  Now the search is on for a new home.  We look today so here's hoping we find the right one.  Packing is not my favorite thing but for more space I will do it.

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful Fourth of July.  Be safe.

peace,
Laura

Back at it~

Well where has the time gone?  I wrapped up the competing last November with Nationals.  I took 5th in the Bikini Division and I was thrilled to come away with a trophy as I didn't feel I looked that good.  I think it was too many competitions in a row.  The good news was that I reached my personal goal of competing at 45 years and doing well even nationally.  I am considering competing again in OCB here in AZ on August 28th.  I say considering because we are going to visit my brother in Birmingham in July for a week.  So obviously there is not dieting or working out on a regular schedule that I can do so how far back will that put me?  I don't think I will try for Figure any  more just Bikini and Fitness Model.  So that is still up in the air however I do want to go to Las Vegas in November.

Other areas of my life have flown by such as my youngest son Chris just graduated from elementary school and is headed to Williamsfield for high school.  He starts with the baseball team June 1 and he is so excited.  It is unbelievable how fast the time has gone and now he is in high school and I have to look up to talk to him as he is pushing 5'10" at 13!!  My older son  Justin is doing so well in college and moving toward his degree in 3D Animation.  Now to find a job!!

Acting and voice continue to be a thrill for me and this last year was consistently busy.  That is such a blessing as I was able to do my first audio book.  The book is entitled "The Power of 4" written by my dear friend Paula Owens.  It is a wonderful and scientific look into the multi headed beast that is weight loss and health.  I encourage all of you to check it out on iTunes!!! I am working on getting a link to it on my site.
Of course the NEW hair color was a big change for me but I really love it now.  I was offered the role of a psycho killer (yeah) and they needed a dark hair female.  That combined with my need for a change pushed me to go for it.  My hairdresser, Shauna was scared to take me directly to brown but she did as requested.  She is sooooo talented with color.  What do you think?

Also a new blessing is that I am a grandma AGAIN of 2 beautiful twin babies, Ryan and Emma.  I visited in October and now they are coming this July to visit us.  I am so excited. Ryan already has some teeth.

That is all for now.  Off to do some painting.  Enjoy your weekend. Let's remember those who fought for our freedom!

Peace,
Laura