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
