Foreigner

Last night we (Glenda, Bebe, Eric & myself) went and saw Foreigner.
Wow! I was surprised how much I enjoyed this concert. They sounded amazing. And the show itself was just amazing.
Glenda & myself were able to meet the band. What a great night it was.
Here are a few pictures from that.

Nickelback/Hinder Concert

Here are a couple of pics I promised from this awsome concert.

We all had a GREAT time.

Biking/Cycling whatever you call it.

OK..This is an area I know NOTHING about.
(I will direct you to my brother for that a little later)

Let me tell you about my brief encounter. (Thanks TOM!!!)
And how I think my brother was secretly out to kill me.

So me..being the "Oh so sweet sister I am" decided I would go visit my brother.

We were having such a nice time together when...
he suggests we go for "A little" bike ride.

GAK! I hadn't been on a bike since I was what? 7?

I said ok. How bad could it be? ( I thought I am in fairly good shape)
UGH... OUCH and DANG!
I was in for the shock of my life.

I figured we would go a mile or so and that would be it. Noooooooooo

As we are peddling along (for what seems like a day already)
He is smiling and saying "Hows it going Non?"
I smile with what feels like the last of my strength and slurrr out its great!

So now it feels like I have been on this bike for a week. FINALLY we are stopping. (I can hardly contain how happy I am as I oooze off this vicious moving thing people fondly call "a bike" )

Strangely I dont ever remember such pain as a child as I hopped on and rode around. Was that just a dream? Are there no such things as a "nice" bike?

OK so my brother all smiles says we are going to go get something to drink.
(My heart races as I realize I have to move my legs which means my butt is gonna start screaming. Not to mention my legs are about useless at this point)

So I manage to make it to starbucks and back. And the fear of getting back on that bike is consuming me. He says it "Was ONLY 8 miles ONE way" OMG!!!

So I made it through the longest day of my life. Lets skip to how my night went.

My husband the sweet...sweet man. So understanding as he "said he felt bad"
But was laughing as I had to put pillows under my butt & legs in bed so I could TRY and sleep.

So after this fine experience I had a few questions for my brother.
Doesnt his butt hurt?
Why would he want to do such a thing to himself?
Does he REALLY enjoy this?

Oh then I hear you can get calusuis on your butt? WHAT? Oh hell no! This is definetly not for me. Oh then I hear about the riding pants/shorts.
And yeppers he for some sick reason really does enjoy this.

So to my brother and the many people who enjoy this "vicious" form of exercise. My hats off to you. This is one thing I would have to say is WAY beyond me.
I will stick to the gym thank you.

I am proud that my brother has such a passion for this.
And I will always be his biggest fan. But I don't foresee my
"going for a little ride" anytime soon.

Keep riding and always know the respect I have for those of you who can get your butts on a bike and peddle your way to an amazingly fit bod.

For more information about biking you can check out

http://bikezilla.blogspot.com

Today Show!

Well I had an amazing time at the "Today Show"
I had the pleasure of meeting Meredith Vieira.
What an amazingly sweet woman.
It was a beautiful day. AND...
It was a huge success on the part of
"March of Dimes" and "Farmers insurance"
Thank you to everyone for your support.

JULY 22nd!!!!

On July 22, 2009 My friend Billie jo & I will be heading to NY's NBC's Today show in hope to gain some much needed attention to the "Be a hero for a Baby Day"

Farmers Insurance Pledges to Match All Donations Up to $250k for “Be a Hero for Babies Day” to Benefit March of Dimes

Contacts: Todd Dezen, March of Dimes
914-997-4608, tdezen@marchofdimes.com

Jerry Davies, Farmers Insurance Group
323-932-3662, jerry.davies@farmersinsurance.com

LOS ANGELES, JULY 7, 2009 — A matching gift of $250,000 by Farmers Insurance kicks off the upcoming “Be a Hero for Babies Day” to raise funds for March of Dimes programs of research and education to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

Make a donation to the March of Dimes online at marchofdimes.com/farmers and the gift will double in value thanks to a pledge by Farmers Insurance, whose agents and employees nationwide will hold their fourth annual “Be a Hero for Babies Day” event on July 22, 2009 to benefit the March of Dimes. Through activities such as carwashes, golf outings, pancake breakfasts, and pie-throwing contests, Farmers agents aim to raise $2 million for healthier babies.

“Be a Hero for Babies Day shows a commitment by Farmers employees, agents and district managers across the country to help the March of Dimes improve the health of babies,’’ said Robert Woudstra, CEO of Farmers Insurance and member of March of Dimes national Board of Trustees. “It’s our goal to make a difference in our communities, especially for its smallest citizens.”

Premature birth is a serious and growing crisis in America, the March of Dimes says. One in 8 babies is born prematurely, and those who survive often face lifelong disabilities such as learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and other chronic conditions including asthma.

“I challenge everyone to visit marchofdimes.com/farmers or their local Farmers agent to make a donation to help raise urgently needed funds for March of Dimes research that will save babies’ lives and for programs that provide information and comfort to families with a baby in newborn intensive care,’’ said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “Farmers has an outstanding record of volunteer service, contributing time, energy, talent and financial resources to helping babies. We thank them for being a "Hero for Babies" and supporting the important work of the March of Dimes. And we’re especially grateful for the Farmers’ match, which effectively doubles all donations made up to $250,000.”

As the nation’s third-largest personal property and casualty insurance group, Farmers is committed to improving the communities where their customers, agents and employees live and work. Farmers’ commitment to the March of Dimes spans more than two decades and includes more than $25 million dedicated to research and education programs for infant health.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

Happy 4th Everyone!

I hope everyone has a SAFE & HAPPY weekend!