tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083880692410377712024-03-12T20:54:26.385-07:00Southern SweetnessLaura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-52016263000518016962012-01-18T19:22:00.000-08:002012-01-21T07:47:41.270-08:00Friday Favorites<div><div><div><div><div>Here are some favorites from the Golden Globes!! </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 213px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699555161611971266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNlBH0VGES4nGmwGSp1thP0WuMAyTRzSnG5cRojD6zkc7DntuxQfH_j6yaztX0wDP2LC3DJio7Pz4eE3rv9K0mF6VH183BD_InFRyTJkY5tvUJ-rGPR5zR-ILtEus_1ZeilKMSlIuR_o/s320/charlize-theron-wi-jan-12.jpg" /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 272px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699555154900325602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Q5f2_lWoJzJERo0fuicCGiXcWQY1-rb-cJHh5VrgZtq6yLvbPYKhhmcn1tZyRwfVk25auYTi0VzOOfh7R7XrPLgIYrKxav4g7LBl4kI8vJCN1pSYOoB03G9_7BknbKI34ogJNrH3dbg/s320/jessica-abla-2012-golden-globes-awards-01152012--400x470.jpg" /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 202px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699555166633382002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdlwo4BfWa7syvzOCBB9BMImOLTHR1LIuUxIuCPFq6jUQzDXplRYnsHdy0QFSYynf2FFPVH71glZ6zbh43jucw-MNOc5QExnaIBL67otZlIElxjGoiDbKNDV9sphkrTO6iv0yrwiwPmo/s320/untitled.png" /></div><div> What dresses were your favorites?</div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-38906548287074978902012-01-18T18:26:00.000-08:002012-01-19T19:34:50.002-08:00Stepping On Toes<div><div><div>Alright everyone pull your feet up under you cause I am sure that I am about to step all over some people's toes ...<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />There has been a video that has gained a lot of popularity lately and been passed around on Facebook like crazy. It is from a gentleman who talks about why he "Hates Religion but Loves Jesus". Let me first say that I completely agree when he talks about having a relationship with Christ! Those who just go to church but do not know our wonderful Lord a Savior are lost! But my agreement stops there!<br /><iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1IAhDGYlpqY" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /></div><div> </div><div><br />I am so afraid for my generation! We seem to want so badly to embrace loving everyone that we are not helping anyone be accountable for their actions or sins. I hate that he bashes the church and makes it sound like everyone who attends church is fake and only going through the motions to put on a front. If you are going to love Jesus then you have to read his word. The church is important, it is to be a symbol of God and his sweet grace. Christ loved the church and died for it!</div><div> </div><div><br />Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />Act 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />Rom 155May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of 'unity' among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, 6so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />Eph 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />See the church is meant to strengthen the believers. To give you a place where you can come together and to encourage one another. This beauty of the church is to work as the body of Christ for the Glory of His kingdom!<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />If everyone begins to "hate religion" then does anyone believe in God's word anymore? Will we all become people who just love Jesus but pick and choose what scriptures we want to live by? Will churches no longer exist? Will we all live in our sin but rationalize that its okay because we love Jesus, even when we don't show it with our lives?<br /></div><div> </div><div><br />The majority of people don't like religion because it tells them what they can't do and how they shouldn't behave. Those are the people who are not ready to make a change and follow Jesus completely! If you love Jesus so much then you would want to please Him with your life. You would want to bring Glory to Him in all that you do. You would want to be around other believers that can encourage and hold you accountable. But if you just want to feel good about yourself and then you don't understand what loving Jesus really means.<br /></div><div> </div><div>Our church is in danger!<br /></div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-26884936015617137922012-01-18T17:54:00.000-08:002012-01-18T18:26:15.926-08:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Today I'm Loving ...</div><div> </div><div>1. Two of my favorite shows are back! Pretty Little Liars and One Tree Hill, these are my guilty pleasures and I am really sad that this is the last season for OTH :( </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 265px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161487204761010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fshZLS1MNh3gh9umsZ5N9o8YJ61Gv0vb0jrUJEeQimZcntYztRHUOWA3_e4teSEwBmuYkWq4A7YeACaRhODG554nKPAvll71mEg1vZPxpupkYuf26gps6PJd4CiN-gT1VizpdPCQdxk/s320/pretty-little-liars.jpg" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 247px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161484151383522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHOl7R4RjLJ73ovvDUNadb3LcHbztnF2mUlYNwyBBbTYcF3YAMHnCzV8I2sbOVu_laJ7pk1rJXxB_RJpV4aVs9SeyqeYkaTbrsnyfO7F-_QKFDb0i9LJ4sd1KaczZ-IHo8lP3y5AIEAY/s320/one-tree-hill-season-8-one-tree-hill-15389236-1650-1275.jpg" /></div><div>2. Teaching!! I have been student teaching for two weeks now and I am so happy! </div><div> </div><div>3. My sweet nephew! I had a wonderful time this weekend with him!</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161494771096770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_87lrKDPkILw84sN4Zva4AdTnF-cB1PmgiagGpqpg6l7Zivne4Y5Bs1gdCy8NPm_DLPVwmJ7MwoBM-8PRiUA_n5J-qt451Mp2e8OkMMzPYtEsWaUL67pwRz7rUgVct7OfU3sZhR9tvq0/s320/405719_989578674630_38901537_38990034_326959821_n.jpg" /></div><div>4. My sorority sister, Erin Hatley, who did an amazing job at Miss America! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 215px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699161507826037682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCA_yWpFiVMcCltVuwidvrO20uXx5il_em8nRsfkoBEtnIUJ0HHRfvOSlEqJOunlYQw-LD4dqiJizQKntel9fUr_guXCLVEjMGc9z-MzjqwKOW7tzBABLpAJyajzpoNkgLLRmA5e82dnw/s320/392760_352571951424532_143394409008955_1645409_1903806405_n.jpg" /></div><div>4. These new BCBG dresses! </div><div> </div><div>This one I got in a super pale pink for Bunny's bridal brunch.</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 141px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699163260928888130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihR958KXENy3Zs1AxhDva4Gj6-AGH0avvcgX_LZRG77wZH7s5xadeEV8CSabhafk0m9qZ-5tJxPKNJiypuIGL9lG-1Fr03E6oIX0xB6ulEU_P1lsCIzuG6uAd8AT5t5l8nRawhrGReWRc/s320/Untitled+1.bmp" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 137px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699163268205895890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXStzpyots6lHphxvhsm2Dq_aLNtsd6RqURnR65LRNten9xVebfaj5N4TK9HZvXD0oDoYKlUYjuZoaqt3b1WqohCH5EzRDplRU1UTNLLblmMtFueLYoEHT7ZCs17b1_53IBBSCc6aQ9co/s320/Untitled+2.bmp" /></div><div>This is my Easter dress but the color I got was navy blue and white with a little orange. </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 150px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699163256690086002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EHFtpyFWwq39PPT10idAU0A0tg40ea2dxxE6AW7IZwRHJYM6lx2X1EKG-6yhWbduOWe7fYrDcy4kS7wMdrmfYJOITz5dAj50pYIQhiz26ARX7AqOsl0ezB6dO3RMVyy4kGVksIGrxLs/s320/Untitled.bmp" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-43450279445108985622012-01-08T14:04:00.000-08:002012-01-10T17:49:40.300-08:00Top Two Tuesday<div><br /><div><div><div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sirius</span> radio was kind enough to give me a free subscription for 3 months. I am one of those people who just doesn't understand paying for radio. Why would I do that when I have a perfectly good free radio and an iPhone that plugs in to my car?</div><div> </div><div>However, with that said I have very much enjoyed the "teaser"! Which brings me to the Top Two favorite radio stations ... </div><div> </div><div>1. Elvis- I know I live in Memphis and it is a little cliche but I just love Elvis! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695387416029130930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPv3t5P7MxjxOkidY0BLsq3MDs_yae6ichcT62gzScHuhLqBWmQARhbIAbIm6_vkYF4WSl-Ho0Zcu1xqn4Rz0e_WykpLR0W44N6_MqZU0Qi5OCA-gwaMRPEwZd_L07Zbp2-Yc1AZYgr4/s320/elvis_presley.jpg" /></div><div>2. 80's on 8- Who doesn't love the big hair and side ponytails? This station always make me want to have a dance party!!</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695388163211744610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbUhveVNVC1_Qo0k8eSd-C8FQ2hsdrl7dFSbjBtmUnAtuXvBlkBVkiCAY-ifScJozI3EY6qiUoHtibtqHX31SMPqvUCVzF9azkE_V57xIw0NpnLonGiLWVyq3_YQWOyOOuqOASjIvAPA/s320/100-greatest-songs-of-the-80s-0.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div>What are your favorite stations? </div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-58989753388222371842012-01-08T13:56:00.000-08:002012-01-08T14:06:37.192-08:00Week 1 DownI officially finished by first week of student teaching! Only 15 more to go haha!! I loved everything about it. I begin actually teaching this week so everyone please say a prayer for me. I also have to assess them on a project, so if anyone has some suggestions on a geometry project for 6th graders I'd love to hear it.<br /><br />This week I have also started training again. I am planning on running in the Nashville half, which I did last year. I am tickled pink that they now are supporting St. Jude! Makes running even better. Few of you have asked what training I do ... now that I can run long distances pretty easy I have backed off running so much and have begun to add in a lot of cross training and weight work. Below is a little break down<br /><br />Mon: Boot Camp<br />Tue: Short run, about 3 or 4 miles, and weights<br />Wed: Rest<br />Thur: Spin Class<br />Fri: Boot Camp and weights<br />Sat: Long run<br />Sun: Sprints to increase speed and weights<br /><br />Good luck for all of y'all that are working on your New Year's running resolutions!Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-63460340906450891572012-01-03T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-03T14:11:12.249-08:00Over a MillionI finally joined the rest of yall in this century and got an iPhone for Christmas! I am completely in love with it!<br /><br />However, there are so many apps that I feel a little overwhelmed. So far I have downloaded the basics; Facebook, Shazam, Pinterest, the Bible, and First TN Bank. I have also looked for a workout app and a friend recommended Jefit. It's pretty good, it allows you to download routines and gives you different workouts depending on what body part you are working. I love to run but I am also starting to add in weights to my workout. Does anyone use a different workout app? Or have any suggestions for other apps that they just love?Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-63783045014906096212012-01-01T15:12:00.000-08:002012-01-01T16:01:59.191-08:002012 A Year of Changes<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Hello everyone who has probably forgotten me haha! </div><div> </div><div>In case you don't remember I use to blog regularly and now I'm back!! The last blog was early October and from then until now things in my life became extremely busy!! I was finishing my last semester of coursework for my masters before student teaching, working full time, was an advisor for my sorority, had Junior League commitments, and the most exciting news was that my sister gave me the most precious little nephew!!! </div><div> </div><div>I recently left my job so that I could student teach, starting Wednesday, and with that I'm hoping a little extra time will come my way and I can begin blogging again! It is so crazy how long its been and how much I have missed it. Not only will some free time hopefully enter my world but with the ringing in of the New Year I began to realize just how much is going to change for me and how I would love to make sure I was blogging about it. This year I will have a complete career change to teaching, hopefully be moving to a new city and starting a whole new life there!! Gosh even just typing it I am full of excitement and nervous energy!! </div><div> </div><div>So what I have been doing since the last time I blogged ... </div><div> </div><div>There was Halloween.</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692809578337151746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCQ5ckMYRbS_UDkgOtIWjnJJPd5tgvvfA9Y0Nwq-9RkdLI4lanGSZ0Z25pt3B5IV_OXO0b0bNK4SP8b9_zXdzPDZ1vz2BEyCI5qabeDcGCpUKtHV25yfmGJDTZGa3kk0xe2mxL29JBlQ/s320/DSCN1240.JPG" /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 216px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692809583914682082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhooFxmj7LaYeYiA9Uy1luxj7a-OPgjADHIx5tWsOsBJ4ByK5xbO53qJASEWWfTBQWDpfq3yX8LjGtaFGKruo7tZjvqYtyE4sXKkhn5peoTk9oBqTH146k3yy88geD-N374WlxezpPGUoM/s320/DSCN1241.JPG" /></div><div>Thanksgiving with my sweet little nephew B.</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692809599447260498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_FNmtdPrUu1x0Z3-BbB8Bg9saKIF8KhPuJRgI6kKiH6tc8yQuaUQsSlTnCnpKtX8Hp7Cm9j8tjnuaB6wL3bLeJQgsn3N6agT3efMTcGaivo4v1KzywL9nBX6tQJMOJ0azXy8O4IfykA/s320/DSCN1250.JPG" /></div><div>B's baby dedication at church! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692809603252189714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zy57i4654JQyDDGqHt-pQ8ohfx32Yv-61lxPk0D16KzfLRLt23AnYLEa8jQu9u0hokAjAq-qfWMMAToRwKM787g-5ZLDIhDzzQfjOAzx5yFogXbEXgr8alid0D8umL7IumzEj3gVMTM/s320/Ben%2527s+Dedication%2521+%252827%2529.jpg" /></div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 295px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692813405273173106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85gi2u_fjSxCwGUFrOSOyHHa0SBrRtK6luAp_oX-04rK4r5y7YYudOGWHfgu9e-N2S-xeHs6Bdwo4jdvSnvT-pQHVyp3dprhQVckgml0hRrlRqxMQlMiuLMuJDUQ-reKaL08Fo7E4ZEc/s320/Ben%2527s+Dedication%2521+%2528144%2529.jpg" /></div><div>The St. Jude Marathon, for the 3rd time. </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812490064457506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_nJRMVerNGaXUupkP4qAoMmOSvmK1xOLpN8Gd8HJfVvSUqUPC0cWUwNcF5R4Ldn1aOzFN7NpdpbK4JvXhbZusCduEBazeH6jRx3kNMEpnaUHF83rDuHb9j91Ud3PlEfLiGM2We6tF-c/s320/DSCN1270.JPG" /></div><div>My last work Christmas party :(</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812494894334754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotX89rTmPhW9A7HgjYXD2GkMYlaA-TMuLLx_lAzOv7t-WR495MrXcH-gFtkPIbZcvSMDkMZ8VlTe9_u3M7uvykNojCV09M6ain6MQSyT9HU3j7rCyi75T9VAQ6zzJ4rOl25vdNyGOqn4/s320/DSCN1272.JPG" /></div><div>Christmas in middle Tennessee with the Kimmers,</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812517268609826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5H71nYrjfyRzS0pXwbQE5u2xyrmpgMc5fAzoEv1ihShdbnJFdnfs0MShAU_PbRfUrddAHxox39pIBYWRqW4xZcHOEY4n6yRFa0J5sNN4dEM5OEgrEcZg7ZIRuN2IGNsumoDjKCHFkhdU/s320/DSCN1285.JPG" /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812522049868050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRum80vpCL5rn0jhKbAmSOeKFMUV51JlMiJstt6cxEMXE4zP-RXjrqeAE_aLeL8wEtLsw5zL-OJFZ0xIJ7yjfZXkciuE9XY7skilLyyRiRUCrN8tTt0dEaNi1MfgC-oRCyh7IyrpNii6U/s320/DSCN1302.JPG" /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812538849929378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirV_q6vShjWrEAovBauctUhnfSHgarPTFLW_flJ51MHprnykNYyeSI1hyphenhyphenuR6ONZuK4Gy-594Tw8_UvcSu9vZiVNwjexmGeT2gyT8YtrWc1s7Jr2wRW_V4LrckTcS65-gC7xNcagr3bPLc/s320/DSCN1297.JPG" /></div><div>and of course ringing in the New Year with some of the sweetest friends!</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812870758041906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgR8XiFty_vJ7EIhf09FggWSayUMmja1K9742cpXLUsOUn4Ak4B90zOHP26EdIkt0RSk8pWxX4_Kf2-4ISfoAFOIjrpeQ3L5Pg4sDQBrv3P8_qpzFwM8WT_xXfZLBpl-2m26v9yp-KeE/s320/DSCN1308.JPG" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692812863808114354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhd-v1301U9KXTX4nCycDnofrCRjc47iKx02bLsAKMTsr0D47VqmU9fVTUIL1P7H-8evWCLCRxOassAFsP_Z9-2V5V_Rj-FqWSg5uMLEMnq-HvSrE0CgpToQR2nO9BRZj454Lrg5j9d9s/s320/DSCN1305.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-57284603071939427742011-10-11T19:08:00.000-07:002011-10-11T19:19:39.570-07:00He is Finally Here!!!<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqjCbOjDMnGQKIU5FblWTsCeKK_TUuHewX2c_f1Tti-PJPpyr15XHjgBA_s7tEEF-BDBjX7lPvgpE9GHOpA8Kx6rR7-dB-4SD9MQEjNLlxgJ3s-D7Yfq8kQpcyWC2MqFbJaRmPq-vp8o/s1600/DSCN1200.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 203px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662423842949295698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqjCbOjDMnGQKIU5FblWTsCeKK_TUuHewX2c_f1Tti-PJPpyr15XHjgBA_s7tEEF-BDBjX7lPvgpE9GHOpA8Kx6rR7-dB-4SD9MQEjNLlxgJ3s-D7Yfq8kQpcyWC2MqFbJaRmPq-vp8o/s320/DSCN1200.JPG" /></a>My handsome Nephew!! He has been the reason that I have been MIA lately. <div><div><div><div><div> </div><div>Sunday September 25 we got a call that Sissy thought she was in labor. However sweet little B decided that he wasn't quite ready so they ended up inducing her Wednesday October 5. After a hard <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">delivery</span> and 14 hours of labor he graced us with his presence. B was born at 9:24 pm weighing 9 lbs and 13oz and 21.25 in long. He is a big boy! His shoulders are about 7 in across! </div><div> </div><div>I spent the rest of the week and the weekend up there just holding him and loving him! He is, in my opinion, the most perfect baby I have eve met!! </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662423791502334658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcMoSvEpUFD3eMRahyphenhyphenrMac9jR6C8bu4kFHb1V8mstTr0m4kj9vx4oi-cbwUZm6kisGYchEZzzkQ4kd2rhZiUnQRdln_YF71ibSf132uBu22UulfGemoOCgtUbJA3YZLhO03JpWc6GrGs/s320/DSCN1136.JPG" /></div><div>Soon to be Mommy and Daddy arriving at the hospital</div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662423821235482514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNHzMlacLS0PQ1ATWE-zfckgP8n9rLxpAdvw1wMniKOQ7V_hAkZjNAli6a5s4gZaSRFeB5pu9p7bdy2fGoDj9E7zi-7ep0uPoAw0UCCxpUYFL96Q3GL11v8IBQdnDT_Vm46KVeuUBys8/s320/DSCN1195.JPG" /></div><div>Now they are a little family</div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662423810819755570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQguScHZfLR3etmBbZcQloDG_ERV0bfmIMXJbTY2IIgEUIEvtUHN6aH587Nrs2OQtM4WBbxhKRGXQkM0hsDTcPH_Vew3IAvsBGOzVurnUu_4Tii03k5tYSuy472qBMmbixQFBTk86bBo/s320/DSCN1184.JPG" /></div><div>Pop, Sugar and Aunt Lolly with sweet little B</div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 258px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662423797655475106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhila5b8z6BjQPO9kuaMTPaf1p0EjSRktL8jKDd4gUxhhu05dBeJuSiJXI-KoGxtoUwnRwd2Wg81ctJWX129Sn8ve6TLZB1R6XJo6XaZ_9XyVXribLuiNzwk8j6sb7VEftQtBMRHaDBVsw/s320/DSCN1161.JPG" /></div><div>Pretty sure I love him the most!! </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-65963270342693902492011-09-27T17:57:00.000-07:002011-09-29T11:19:29.669-07:00Blog Award<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XFszUNkCh0x9XAAXwJsy-1f2eNAs_ELjElRbnydo7V85w4snslnuJVVeFtOZXUELCUFqhzogqki7oxcv99typX2ZQhGq6HEUOUhkaXF5LNWZJ3ZwXUjU9oKIeCV5k2x9nJfsIuro-rI/s1600/VersatileBloggerAward.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 246px; height: 246px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657213409080738626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XFszUNkCh0x9XAAXwJsy-1f2eNAs_ELjElRbnydo7V85w4snslnuJVVeFtOZXUELCUFqhzogqki7oxcv99typX2ZQhGq6HEUOUhkaXF5LNWZJ3ZwXUjU9oKIeCV5k2x9nJfsIuro-rI/s320/VersatileBloggerAward.png" /></a><br /><div><div>Thank you to <a href="http://whenallelsefailssmile.blogspot.com/">Peyton </a>who was sweet enough to tag me in a blog award! </div><div> </div><div>Here are the rules!! </div><div> </div><div>1. Thank the blogger who gave you the award and link back to them. Peyton's link is above and everyone sould go and check it out! </div><div> </div><div>2. Share 7 things about yourself ...</div><div> 1. I am about to be an Aunt for the first time and I am too excited!!</div><div> 2. I have a whole closet just for shoes. </div><div> 3. Recently I have become addicted to Pinterest. </div><div> 4. Currently I am finishing up my Masters degree in Teaching</div><div> 5. I love being involved in the community and working in the Junior League of Memphis. </div><div> 6. I love old movies, black and white with Cary Grant time of movies. </div><div> 7. I love to read. I can easily spend a few hours in a bookstore. </div><div> </div><div>3. Pass on this blog to 15 bloggers. </div><div>I am not good at picking bloggers so I would like to invite you all to play along!! </div><div> </div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-7089783636003756412011-09-27T17:32:00.000-07:002011-09-28T10:15:18.364-07:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div>Today I am loving ... </div><div> </div><div>1. My Nephew will be here sometime within this week!!!!! </div><div> </div><div>2. It is now fall nail polish time!! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 296px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206739399202034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiNQPJxpb6l7Vp4FvzTZmvU6nqFJv-7_e2KudPyajJEeuYDC_CJIZedVQZiMM51Rggy0D7nSZFpwQkLd65vuEgP24Xf0OenyzO1KKaXX7mJr4omBTm6vKqh6H3yxyz98KjX8szv6jThc/s320/238345004_AFzivg5R_c.jpg" /></div><div>Smokin Hot by Essie</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 278px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206734265853906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uG66MF4bhdXcY1uCF6xCD6UqfWjPbdM6u2OdY4wlhyphenhyphenlkdLgTc3CiCjRPtMePop8oJDmHmhT3Ub6prvqc4yQpuDVSPMqSX61NXoLplToAA-h43aIyhJyT-77m8XfJy3MIlU-bRcF0s-0/s320/238343447_yqjiUhnS_c.jpg" /></div><div>Ski Teal You Drop </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 225px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657208221384338882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAcQeeWIqQQ3b_EXgI6mNLP5rPbiepYNnIUzeRKW9ctZij5szpcuB4WHcV7szvcLyvn4GuMY5IlM8Gl5m0ehccygSFiNbkz1cokew0zFDwGSooqFjSCyVtlIQuWH4X6jaCL3Z9Gtz-mQ/s320/237899715_A36fLh0l_c.jpg" /></div><div>Suzi Loves Cowboys</div><div> </div><div>3. All the new Fall shows!! </div><div> </div><div>Whitney</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657207098144057410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXV0z9ddEKXdEMHs9HCuEI0HLTvFSihZHH0TKd5KgZ_eYE1tzvQQN_cFcynjSZsg5R39T6mTjXUjvWTFO65G7feX7s9pyyX4I71Y_s9PAmfAEINPCrbAzl8KTC0rVrpLHaJPgiSye_eH4/s320/whitney-show.jpg" /></div><div>Big Bang Theory</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 236px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206749097452594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRKRwt_oGv_jVWgocGQiim-MPG8r72ajKWTJmXI3CtcALYa1VgGQIpKRA8O3YnT_5NwXp1NTT57BQZDqEEusvQKxSd1QGQ1j_CaOg0tJR3MRIAmF587BtgEVX0HsSKrZyk5c2SQ25LBA/s320/BigBangTheory_S3_DVD.jpg" /></div><div>Up All Night</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 119px; height: 160px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657207092591887714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVe3G8ShnpjqzfncTFvOL2YJ-zXF9AMXUQitMSp62frpPusUYoQd0W4_3YBv4jFL1U-JlG_6pPjitm8da4uY1vcNUcR9F_JKi2veNwYpWsqx8QMoj46DQRajO3FPBNV4DE25ZIu3PdIeo/s320/thumbnailCADLWWUK.jpg" /></div><div>Two and Half Men</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 228px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206745810203522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_Dhocrd2TdWmrqZjrLDbx4R7eqLpNcTkTlTVaHv_T12L3gn3c00g4Z6wN2BrmGPoDI558j1ZoCuVmE0mULENFo8sw9hkXYA40WswixH-qGGXSbpIGTswjD4QDWcUL4vtplHNdielyyg/s320/ashton-kutcher-two-and-a-half-men-picture.jpg" /></div><div>4. This weeks Pinterest finds! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 318px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206743973956786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W8UX-QBLrfizw7hCfhUP7gWWJPEB9Ne-i-hKUfaXONc-MdjPBBvuj6Ot507ABmk_OsMuFi2RDy3BlcuLnyUNgDW5x1By6x3g9o6TvcoSzOWN4tvSJmPc4yAUd89mXHarfgl7lV-lPj8/s320/238349462_fDm0RZ3N_c.jpg" /></div><div>Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple SyrupVinairgrette</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206457116489138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFcndEWpzvvLjJ9BN8BlS4M3N9ZsT_mEFEvDgfbeuAOoDvwn_3QJN76SC6llX6kJW9ebNbbCHib7y_lJ4AwpvMcP2RSstO8gmJgjld4Jssbsmvlx2JfgfW6yFlEXNy_7YpPAbUMMA7j0/s320/238338513_N2GFewvG_c.jpg" /></div><div>Banana Pudding Tower</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 214px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206449404067090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXx0pD6igow_1RDqxnw1X5IOCK5qS4Yjn_wO4gMykfGV91sh16GdIKy0o-GcCTRQiLnFteT6vJo7WmXGRbyCelsdHkUPDYGX4HRdXHx91QW5k5u6eLd-O7JX_C3t8aBixwQcoJQiY1Q6E/s320/230981462_7HYqzOFl_c.jpg" /></div><div>Pretty Dress</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206446516171746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SWnkIwclyXUJz8NFMjnjWK-yZJr84bY0YsMZ2EzT-OgLBUXC2Bkxnhz4e93lUlwBH5u8WyLgMQANI1fdP5RqFh5wWPvL7W_wcIj6iQwPbRAf7Q_vKfh3EJ3uMAhtc4EQx5vi73SkMcs/s320/230974489_K6owrsS8_c.jpg" /></div><div>This Bib for my Nephew</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657206452966335730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsTDa4Dx0v3n_Q4IqQiR6X3C4ydrc1XSQ6FqV83DFZ2cmmVwd-Cl2vjo9hxMRMmB3yXh4AjlcRwXtgcnrSlNsWqqs8kzbtAMZLqtZY5443AY2EYy8NU0XMLuowot0OpJpheZSFIYXjzI/s320/231115409_zVnMDzd5_c.jpg" /></div><div>Ecocolumn for my future students</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-47870216135162314542011-09-27T17:09:00.000-07:002011-09-27T17:32:40.160-07:00All But Standing on Her Head<div>Sunday we got an exciting call!! My Sister called to tell us that she was having contractions all morning. We immediately left church and grabbed our bags and started driving to Cookeville!!</div><div> </div><div>At the hospital she got hooked up to the fetal monitor and they confirmed that she was having contractions every 4 minutes. However, after about an hour and a half they told her that she had not progressed any so she should go home and wait until her water broke or until her contractions became more intense. So after two hours of driving we got the call and turned around to come back and wait for the real call! It was a good practice round though :)</div><div> </div><div>Today she had her doctor appointment. She is 4 cm so when he does come she can go ahead and get meds as soon as she arrives at the hospital, lucky girl! We have 10 days until Ben's due date; however, the doctor has decided that if he is not here by next Wednesday then they will induce her. More than likely he will be here before then. </div><div> </div><div>Sissy has been walking and eating spicy food to encourage him to come on out. She has done it all but stand on her head. Do any of you have any suggestions for her?</div><div> </div><div>He will be here soon!!!! I can't wait to meet him!!!</div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-13784900849075107162011-09-13T18:20:00.000-07:002011-09-14T08:39:17.650-07:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652021068395037410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZVyJCugu0SZfmi9LNj1jCJENLyHaq_Ci9oxsO6P2Y9oB258mTpg4Q2NKXo_N9Dv3wg1s885q203_wnQZGNvMEpR8lZDLxc9OxhgeEZpUBLNQLJO1mXpzQJ5yLc0CgDqxYrqgbrg3IrU/s320/WILW.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Today I'm Loving ...</div><div> </div><div>1. Only 23 days until my Nephew's due date, he will probably come a little earlier! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 229px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652021053128676130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZcaoqIt1ZVjaG7UQqMStnrrvN2gfNLTzHsugCOrWVNbLU0YqufYaX2ESDw8PNZg7nMXpoli0tCa6I4tFfspPCvfKzSIGhSJdcWcMnolJoa2k325U6G_mQfI1JFQGR8C32JkeuW_x2ao/s320/92330936_yNHj5LaE_c.jpg" /></div><div>2. Ballet Memphis. I worked by first volunteer shift with them last night with the Junior League and loved it!</div><div> </div><div>3. Recrutitment Week! My sorority is having recrutitment tonight through Sunday and I cannot wait to see all the new little Squirrels that will become Alpha Gams. And I am even more excited that I will get to work with me so much as their advisor!</div><div> </div><div>4. My new Pinterest finds!</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 150px; height: 150px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652021063158047058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dcajJhlYkzsIMyhHIAppdnewGfs-94lA5eAhsD5YE-i0QqMvFsd_JJDuNHbR4x8A-_Yl3M8tlqAAR17Gov79bLAW7nZshk7FoCgteegTrRHg8d5OE5jqJo8M4CpFu2zQkVtbdX-36G8/s320/193505580_YQhY9AKI_c.jpg" /></div><div>Monogramed Armoire</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 192px; height: 192px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652021060440295986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG5FV15ywX4eHlWBWMFcLxc7nM1SICBibKn1A1nt9HM3W7t4eedmDjnAkMHdQhckM7m6kH4MUfMMEbHMhbC8lxoUjYXPbwlYggcRzAd35MvZU7FchO0-9McUlE6xrjyCVnXyvmTMV7S0/s320/190457833_b1h3M9xs_b.jpg" /></div><div>Outdoor sink</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 191px; height: 288px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652021058501345954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFzko3K_beJOlMPYg9Gm0cbNkgcWNYrtZOcLjsWG-z7KsCFkNNQBFcaZls1CuXzaopKONu-i3FqOG2WXKpYMgtSG9aPlGPFr5sgZ3CWV3BXr6ezZe9JfwT4sDgK_U9zJ-ixUNtHU7Kjg/s320/180646103_Blu4ffU6_b.jpg" /></div><div>Such a cute dessert at a party or wedding</div><div> </div><div>What are you loving? </div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-53285952459403686482011-09-12T18:57:00.001-07:002011-09-15T09:24:43.920-07:00Be My Guest!<div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 180px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651670449985602418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_IJ9P22_oRXMHpjPfOmimzaOeVW26jbXJ7i25gGFEjh0yFjhtB3l1lsr2qkDsF21c3SGRxgRlFE_YBXxGs43DtR7ySzSrN0fgm_7NIZprwGBeXskiaF0MvmROdxiJ7xLxn_21YSOBM0/s320/beauty-and-the-beast_79536_4.jpg" /><br /><div><div>Candice decided last week that we were going to play a game. Everyone had to come up with a list of the top 10 unlimate dinner guest they would want to have over. So here is my list </div><div> </div><div>1. Jesus- how could you not want to have dinner with your savior?</div><div>2 & 3 My grandparents because I miss the everyday and would love to spend one more dinner with them. </div><div>4. My Mom- I know that she would love to have dinner with her parents again.</div><div>5. Beth Moore- I just love her bible studies and she is so funny!</div><div>6. Tim Tebow- Since he is going to be my husband.</div><div>7. Nicholas Sparks- He is my favorite author and I would love for him to tell me about the other books he is working on.</div><div>8. Karen Kingsbury- Also another favorite authors of mine.</div><div>9. Mary Harriman Rumsey- The founder of the Junior League. I think it would be really great to talk with her about how she started the league and her thoughts on it now.</div><div>10. Vera Ellen- She is my all time favorite dancer in the classic movies. I would love for her to be both a dinner guest and maybe then she could dance a few dances for us! </div><div> </div><div>Who would you inivite?</div><div> </div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-13264781245558686172011-09-12T18:43:00.000-07:002011-09-13T07:36:54.575-07:00I'm Amazed ...<div><div><div><div><div>that I haven't blogged in so long and I still have followers! haha!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>It's been pretty busy lately. I had my birthday last weekend school started up and we are waiting by the phone for my sister to call and tell us that she is in labor. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Like I mentioned I have my birthday last weekend over labor day. Sarah and I decided a little trip to Nashville would be the best way to celebrate. We wanted to take advantage of the last weekend of summer sun and went to Nashville Shores Saturday and spent the whole day playing in the wave pool and the lazy river. While we were in the wave pool we made a friend, his name was Logan. He looked to be the age of 8 but turns out he was 13. Logan swam over and asked if we ladies came here often, he is going to be trouble in a few years. After asking if we were in middle school or high school, what girls wouldn't love to hear that on her 26th birthday, he decided to hang out with us the rest of the day. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The girls and I have always joked that if we weren't married when we got older we would buy a big mansion together complete with a pool and a pool boy. Well after Logan insisted on carry our rafts and making sure we knew all the good secrets of the waterpark we might just give him the job in the future. haha!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>That night we went to dinner at Wildhorse and then to the stage to enjoy some authentic country music. It began to mist a little rain as we left dinner. We made it about a block before the sky opened up and we were soaked! We did make some friends while hiding out in an atm location and waited it out. </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651656926402421058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0l_tw3jyGAaUWNUz5gAHP5d4lkWUj5pJg-X-zaHtvtbfZCzeqWJvtYbaP1MxfACEw7YFTeWvpKB15xZ6apgMy08spx8BtTh2xQhZ7vWHvL9XQg1kP4HzhB0CYd3IFZxFWjTpyTYwIfWc/s320/DSCN1088.JPG" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651656933289199266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcZRE5PEjVC9XnDAieL-iDWPMyoB_YRvz-7vTQivsBsUgjs2GuMuXQc4yYUauyrUetm8gWstwva1MAGOVEhyphenhyphentctADExA9tMDHFhqGg_ci8G4lbsTzdQd5bvFjKQlayextcf-wPtqshVs/s320/DSCN1089.JPG" /></div><div>We ended the trip with breakfast at Loveless Cafe on Sunday! It was a two hour wait but totally worth it. All in all a wonderful birthday weekend and a great start to what I have decided is going to be the best year!! </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-6177463848478268832011-08-30T18:37:00.000-07:002011-08-31T09:43:30.864-07:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirc-0kbSOTrFzqf84qcX1gjo3gfMDZ6VwBs2STE0UyQVj_gegPwgdINwFJJP-_dArSMjBFxvRgeB0T29JlRK7KmWHkfBEf1_FBl-ieiKV9dTqnS7c2CbibJepaP-H8WGqqiCjKTx9xGWE/s1600/WILW.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646833746567528050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirc-0kbSOTrFzqf84qcX1gjo3gfMDZ6VwBs2STE0UyQVj_gegPwgdINwFJJP-_dArSMjBFxvRgeB0T29JlRK7KmWHkfBEf1_FBl-ieiKV9dTqnS7c2CbibJepaP-H8WGqqiCjKTx9xGWE/s320/WILW.jpg" /></a>Today I'm Loving ...
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<br /><div>1. This is my Birthday weekend! We will be celebrating in beautiful Nashville!</div>
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<br /><div>2. I have officially started my last semester of coursework for my Masters ... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! </div>
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<br /><div>3. This new fall color from OPI!</div>
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<br /><div>4. My latest Pinterest finds! </div>
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<br /><div>And of course 5 short weeks until my sweet nephew arrives!! </div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-17937849798816520612011-08-29T09:04:00.000-07:002011-08-30T08:31:02.089-07:00Sweat is Fat Crying<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Now that I have a school schedule and life is feeling a little more routine it’s time to start training. I have had a few emails and comments the past few weeks asking about what my training schedule is like. I am by no means an expert or professional runner but after 2 years of running and 7 races, 3 which were half marathons, I have learned a few tips. </span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">The first year three friends and I decided to run the St. Jude Half. We got together and ran a few times a week and even signed up for Race for the Cure 5k about 6 weeks before the half. We finished and ran the whole half marathon; however, we did not really train so after the race we were all feeling a little less than 100%. I even ended up injurying my knee pretty bad and forced to wear a brace for 8 weeks and no physical activity. </span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">I was hooked as soon as I started running so I did not want to stop just because I had not trained properly. During my doctor recommended time off I decided to read up on how to improve my training. The two books that helped me the most were “Marathoning for Mortals” by John Bingham and “Nancy Clark’s Food Guide for Marathoners”. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646459746814872402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4F3_0a6t6o9WQauF817l0U06o0yD8KhWCemnAROxD9PQzh9f1YSAHG5jZ8pjdRHf-Fxafodj9Mgm__NCUantFYc7TGpJvxz2QU3CVqumapXL9afPCwOiTSZklOUooKxsjUZQyar_xsQc/s320/marathoning.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646459741776744466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8XScaCIcfpBXyBGGeTMr1jsX6usjWYt4Feciq4OGl-IdV8vMVfShyphenhyphenjTbFFItTnuc6yz8QfO3OE8SvjteChRa9Vz3N75VhsyZTaBA1in8CAU_tdgQ7QXKWw-c7J8w-u6ck_XPX2A4GNY/s320/library_food_guide_for_marathoners.jpg" /></span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">As far as a training schedule for starters I would recommend two days of cross training with one rest day a week.Here is a quick glance of a schedule:</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Monday-Cross Training</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Tuesday-1 mi run (increase to 3 mi when your body can handle the increase and then hold steady at that milage)</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Wednesday- 1 mi run (increase to 5 mi and alternate between 4 and 5 miles)</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Thursday- Cross Training</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Friday- 2 mi run</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Saturday- Long run day (start off with 1 mile and increase by either half or a full mile depending on what your body tells you until you reach 11 miles if you are training for a half marathon. After you reach 11 miles you need a few weeks to taper off your milage before race day so you have some recovery time.)</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Sunday- Rest</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Feel free to switch the days to ones that work best for you. Just make sure that you have a rest day after your long run day so your body can recover. My favorite cross training exercises that I have tried are spinning, step class, swimming and pure barre. </span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">For more moderate or advanced runners try a schedule like this one:</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Monday- Cross Training</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Tuesday -2 mile run</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Wednesday- Alternate between 5 and 6 miles</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Thursday- Cross Training</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Friday- Alternate between 3 and 4 miles</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Saturday- Long run starting at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>6 miles and increase to 11</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Sunday- Rest</span></p>
<br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">I hope this helps anyone who is thinking about running! </span></p>
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<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-66282393960654396892011-08-28T18:53:00.000-07:002011-08-29T06:07:16.027-07:00Happy Fall Ya'llOr at least fall semester. The weather is still 90 degrees and its still August but for me the busy fall semester has begun. I did have a wonderful weekend to help relax before everything gets crazy, ok crazier!
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<br />Friday I went to see Casablanca, one of my all time favorite movies, at the Orpheum. I believe I have seen it there the last 6 years at least. Then we took a little trolley ride over to the Cheesecake Corner. If you are in Memphis and have not eaten there it is so good. Turn off you computer, leave where ever you are and go now!
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<br />Saturday Sarah and I went to a new country dancing club. After this past New Years in Dallas I love to be spun around the dance floor by a cowboy. We learned a few new dances and had a blast!
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<br />And last night I went to my sorority house to help the girls practice for Recruitment. They did a great job and I know they are going to get the best girls in a few weeks!
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<br />Now it's time for Junior League, Alpha Gam and school to start up! I love being busy but I might be a little overwhelmed in a week or so. But the best part of this semester is that my nephew will entering this world in 5 1/2 short weeks!
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<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-28216992203256207382011-08-17T06:19:00.000-07:002011-08-17T06:31:50.949-07:00What I'm Loving WednesdayToday I'm Loving ...
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<br />1. That I have filled out my paperwork for Student Teaching!! I still need to meet with an advisor to clear me but then I will be ready for Spring Semester in the classroom.
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<br />2. Sarah is back from Texas and only 2 hours away ... at least for the next 8 weeks!
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<br />3. It's training time again!! Races are starting up soon and the St. Jude half is only 15 weeks away.
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<br />4. I have two weekends with no plans and I intend to do nothing. Starting Labor day weekend and going through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">December</span> I am completely busy so I need to rest up.
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<br />5. Of course I am loving that in 7 weeks my nephew should be making his arrival!!
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<br />What are you loving? Hop over to <a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/">littledaisymay.blogspot.com</a> and play along!
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<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-10404507931621399772011-08-15T18:29:00.000-07:002011-08-16T06:53:37.453-07:00For the Boys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_OmwYaXvryjujO1yRzSLJyVRLaGuY8VdBCDm6v5U3z2DFrz-54ku23d4xqACRWm4naTcaBl20NaSnDZYZpm2FMobh6uAVVkBJpXwhanzqP69Qx4wEunygeRU1O00vU8LKuyw08VvB9o/s1600/disney-logo.jpg"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 148px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641272370318347890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_OmwYaXvryjujO1yRzSLJyVRLaGuY8VdBCDm6v5U3z2DFrz-54ku23d4xqACRWm4naTcaBl20NaSnDZYZpm2FMobh6uAVVkBJpXwhanzqP69Qx4wEunygeRU1O00vU8LKuyw08VvB9o/s320/disney-logo.jpg" /></a>
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<br /><div>I began to think today about Disney movies and started to worry about which ones I need to get for my sweet Nephew, Ben. No he is not here yet but I like to be prepared ... and I might be a little bit excited. After all we only have 7 and a half weeks left! </div>
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<br /><div>I was worried because I just feel like all Disney movies are all about princesses and targeted towards girls. However, I came up with a few that are boy movies.</div>
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<br /><div>1. Robin Hood</div>
<br /><div>2. Aladin</div>
<br /><div>3. Lion King</div>
<br /><div>4. Peter Pan</div>
<br /><div>5. Cars</div>
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<br /><div>Any of ya'll that have boys or nephews have any other suggestions? I feel like I need to start buying some since they put the movies in the "vault" and you can never find them or you pay a fortune for them on ebay!! </div>
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<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-46320808477826680582011-08-11T09:12:00.000-07:002011-08-11T09:37:37.601-07:00Work Workout
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<br /><div>I have been looking around at different fitness guides and came across an article about what you can do during the day, at work, to burn a few extra calories. </div>
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<br /><div>Of course it mentioned things like a quick set of push up or sit up before and after lunch break. Drinking tons of water was on there, which I already do. They also recommended standing at your desk whenever your on the phone so that your just not sitting all day. However, there was one suggestion that I thought was the most realistic and it actually burns the most calories, replace your desk chair with an exercise ball! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639638374923876066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxa9mA57vCb5qrfHBXJdPq169_EDtxqZYoYzJTLde0E_-PTqcxmt_ORKcoKxzI-HQ5ZkTYW16VBmRi_rlrhTHNCYVjXzJltKAt78PyBNVOQczuHRCHn59YpShd-Z4cLy0DX6ExNYJbM8M/s320/everydayhealth_gcms_pg-weight-exercise-at-work-05-full.jpg" /></div>
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<br /><div>The article says to start with only 30 mins and then add 30 mins everyday. It's a lot harder than you would think so you don't want to over do it the first time. Using the ball you are improving your posture, since their is no back to it, and your are contsantly keeping your core engaged since you are having to constantly move to stay balanced on it. All the movement helps you to burn extra calories, if you weight 120 pounds you will burn 112 calories an hour! </div>
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<br /><div>Has anyone tried this and is it worth it?</div>
<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-88591536821184518052011-08-10T07:44:00.000-07:002011-08-10T08:03:30.368-07:00What I'm Loving Wednesday
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<br /><div>Today I'm Loving ...</div>
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<br /><div>1. Sweet Sarah is in town for a little while longer! She might soon be moving to Hawaii but I don't mind going to visit her there haha! </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639242462274624818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtNWkt9iKszoeLZ0Ntg8bd6eMWnOt7psd_-tB7_eHICSH6Vearoo-6C6gKBDJ1XgC-oRhyvkz3WRHAJwiRBiNFFv56F__4-fAFG7K3xdBG4-quJWaHn-8g12KrXa7ICFafaF0_bKZjKc/s320/392948Hawaii-Posters.jpg" />
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<br /><div>2. I am catching up on my reading since I have a few weeks off until fall semester starts up again. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639242459440219218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-rA6EzDUS_B-MgZYlkw7Z3hyphenhyphenwMi4mFxijXnffM0tRKBu5PUXnQ4r_CmzlOW5FXn3vnDRTuAVofKfbAFlIkbbPkc_4ZdsMvNxsavePsDFcUMkQwW15L5EZY6bJWnWwAlwW5XJgDtRMBM/s320/Home_Photo_books.jpg" />
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<br /><div>3. My AGD sisters! I am now the new Alpha Experience Advisor for my chapter. We had our first meeting last night and I am so proud that after all these years AGD still has the most amazing young women! </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639242473269170002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-5-7SGwAsGzr30XEYIJP_rhmGKtSPPvooXjJii5mcXSbtBaPkSvfhnLo4m9MQK448bAyw6aMJ2-1dD7JPz2YGaOsljszq3v7GNo6yFnW4DyBtm7Pg1zzx-W65nVKUbqmAX14mtpBlS0/s320/104587298_GVcDJjxZ_c.jpg" />
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<br /><div>4. There are 8 weeks and 2 days left until my nephew's due date! Gosh it has felt like it has both flown by and dragged on! </div>
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<br /><div>If you want to play along hop over to <a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/">littledaisymay.blogspot.com</a>!</div>
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<br />Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-46102284225983113422011-08-08T16:54:00.000-07:002011-08-08T17:29:14.826-07:00To the Movies<div><div><div>This past weekend all four of us girls were in the same zip code, something that does not happen often, and we went to see Crazy Stupid Love and if you have not seen it yet you should immediately! It was so good and there were a few twists that I didn't see coming. I enjoyed it so much I promised my Momma that I would go see it again with her. Not only that but I would pay full price again. Very few movies are worth two full price showings, I mean come on its crazy expensive to see a movie! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 216px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638645898591931346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYDm-Ive5O9zHSzo1IgbEwq5fn6IA8ITihqS17FcgsItsxqWuPstUGNzdGykFZf43vwDAk5PJ8Kn0-y6p-u_I2iT4t777HuuqvmvVhxQfffqpGWSxklQdoVM3rWzcA5VZouiu7oHfpi4/s320/crazy-stupid-love-poster.jpg" /></div><div>In a few days another movie that I am dying to see is coming out. The Help starts wednesday and I am trying to read the book as fast as I can. I am about 1/4 through it and determined to finish it before this weekend. Surely a few of ya'll have read it. Is it as good as it seems to be? </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 217px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638645899276519138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHkImSjUF5wd3ZLVO77gnXdwBMabd9KOyxoPlFu4SqWnmRuQ9wT3XSjNssCnrOE-idAvPVCVI6qL3m3ZYUg63EFzoTzZ39DNGdH1T1XWP2Q3HQSQQDevyh5rOgXPB8gMwktL5gCO06CU/s320/the-help-movie-poster.jpg" /></div><div>Hope you all had a great weekend! </div><div> </div></div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-65547575769111706902011-08-03T18:44:00.000-07:002011-08-08T17:28:37.208-07:00It's Time!<div>Fall is starting and it's the beginning of a busy year! </div><div> </div><div>This year I will be finishing all my coursework for my Master degree, oh I can see the light. </div><div> </div><div>I have also had my first Junior League meeting and I will be working with Ballet Memphis in their Connections: Kids program to promote healthy eating habits. Also this week starts a new year with FCA and the camp begins tomorrow morning! </div><div> </div><div>As for runs this year I have signed up for Race for the Cure and St. Jude's half marathon. I am planning on also running in the True Blue 5k but need to sign up still. </div><div> </div><div>My bestie is getting married in May so we will soon be busy with all the pre-wedding festivities!</div><div> </div><div>And of course we are getting so close to my nephew making his arrival in about 9 weeks!! Waiting on this little boy is worst than waiting on Christmas when I was a little! </div><div> </div><div>These next </div><div> </div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-58571486264231027242011-08-01T18:53:00.000-07:002011-08-02T14:27:56.232-07:00You Can Take the Boy out of Mckenzie<div><div>But ... you can't take the Mckenzie out of the boy! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636075826821936530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduG6ka69pNtyLCun2PTUB2jQSARcKeQ6JyW9kNK5I8GYwrEIjs34CeQ4wdAp821ui76781hhSoZrMTh3BKcc_2kF4WPEQa9z224eya4dYstcXQPx5tDNzIcVNvMB8PmsnECfheZhdqIk/s320/673.JPG" /></div><div align="center">(Daddy at Sissy's shower a few weeks ago)</div><div align="center"> </div><div> </div><div>My Daddy was born in Bruce MS and raise in Mackenzie TN. He strongly believes that duck tape can fix anything and mercurochrome can heal anything. If you have no idea what mercurochrome is don't worry it is this nasty bright orange liquid that my Daddy put on any scrap we had growing up. Most people have never heard of it and a few years ago it was outlawed due to the fact that you could possibly get mercury poisoning from it, haha! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Even though my Daddy grew up in the sticks he did go to College at Union University in Jackson, where he met my Momma. We have lived in the big city of Memphis for 25 years but he still is a redneck at heart. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Case in point ...</div><div> </div><div>lately he has decided that he does not like the squirrels around our house because they are knocking over his bird feeder. So what is his solution? Thats easy he is going to shoot them! Our house is not in the country we live in a subdivision. Keeping that in mind Daddy has been using a BB Gun instead of a real gun, he is so cautious! Tonight he got home from work at the hospital in his shirt and tie grabbed the gun, since there were a few squirrels right outside in shot distance, and began to shot at them. It was quiet a sight, haha! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>My Daddy everyone!! As much as I would like to apologize to all of our neighbors I wouldn't change him for the world! </div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108388069241037771.post-11315046588370110932011-07-27T20:09:00.000-07:002011-07-28T08:58:38.065-07:00Addicted to Pinning<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeeyv2LBnta_O9B-atIxN_lCwNl5Pe7Q_BcLP1mtjgPPKn0RfUukkzb3BSsSu0WptFQyLHXQXFS1QFEunQ9q92WXnk7sfxPo3rkxgtOqHjOhr8alrXeHCb0m2BzKOPi44WzzVnkRkk-w/s1600/Pinterest1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 197px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634236387728214258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeeyv2LBnta_O9B-atIxN_lCwNl5Pe7Q_BcLP1mtjgPPKn0RfUukkzb3BSsSu0WptFQyLHXQXFS1QFEunQ9q92WXnk7sfxPo3rkxgtOqHjOhr8alrXeHCb0m2BzKOPi44WzzVnkRkk-w/s320/Pinterest1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I have joined Pinterest and I love it! </div><div> </div><div>I know a few of ya'll are on there cause I'm following you haha! Candice got me into, surprise since she is also the one that started me on blogging. I haven't gotten into it a lot yet since I am still learning. I have found a few cute things and I can't wait to spend countless hours wasting time playing around. Does anyone have any tips to help out a newbie?</div><div> </div><div>And more importantly if you are not on there yet let me know and I'll invite you! It is so much fun you'll love it! </div></div>Laura Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553315761844389834noreply@blogger.com1