Rediscovering Brian Perry

While I was in college in Louisiana, a friend of mine told me about a local singer - Brian Perry. She explained that he sang folk type songs and that he was playing at a local coffee house called the Neutral Ground. I went with her and fell in love with the music. Over the next couple of years, I purchased all of his CDs and they were constantly played in my car. For my graduation, I had to choreograph a dance, and I chose a Brian Perry song as my music. Brian is also a motivational speaker and mentor. As time went by, I loaned my CDs to someone and never got them back. I repurchased them, but Hurricane Katrina took them away again. I recently got an email from Brian saying that he was finally recording again. There were samples of the music that I fell in love with on his website, and I knew what I needed to do - I ordered 3 of his CDs again. I am rediscovering the music all over again. While my husband and I were still dating, I had taken him to see him perform, and he is glad to see that the joy that his music brought me is back again. I hope that by spreading this others will get the joy of discovering Brian Perry. He does so much more than being a singer/songwriter - he is also now a life coach. Please listen to his music and you will be hooked and want to buy his CDs. http://www.brianperry.com Enjoy!

Race for the Cure

What an awesome day the race was - grant it, it was June 7th, but I just haven't had a chance to write about it. Preston, Chris and I did it with StrollerFit and had a great time. It was my first 5K and it felt great - maybe I will run next time, or at lease jog LOL. Baby steps. It was not too sunny that day either - it was perfect!

Indiana Jones

I got a chance to go catch a movie this past Wednesday. I saw Indiana Jones. Now before I get into the movie, let me first say that I haven't been to the movies in a LONG time. I went to a matinee and the ticket was $7!!! Unreal. I think the last time that I went to the movies at night it was $6.50. It was $9 for a nighttime movie. The kids prices were $6, and that price began at age 1. I didn't have Preston with me, nor do I plan on taking him anytime soon, but I can't imagine why you would charge a 1 year old for a movie ticket.

The movie was ok. It didn't seem to have the same amount of action as what I would have expected. I also think that they set it up at the end to have a new Indiana Jones. The movie was set in 1957, so it is possible.

Gas!!!

I can't believe how much gas costs now. It is really changing the way we are doing things. It is forcing me to budget more and make some cutbacks on how much we eat out. I think that we will have to get to Sam's Club this weekend and stock up.

Vacation

Chris and I recently joined a vacation club, and we are anxious to get going somewhere. I am not sure where or when, but somewhere soon!

First Swim

This Memorial Day, Chris and I were off of work, so we went to my friend Allyson's house for the annual pool party. We were really excited about putting Preston in the water. At first, Preston didn't like it at all - but after a few minutes of sitting on the top step, we were able to get further in. I, of course, can't swim, so we put him in the floating tube and Chris took him around the pool. We had a great time!

Grapevine Main Street Days Festival

Yesterday we went to Grapevine's Main Street Days Festival. We were only there for a few hours but we had a great time! It was really hot though, so we had to load up on the sunscreen! 

As you can see from the picture, Preston got hurt on Saturday - he hit his face on the side of the bed while I was at a training. Chris called me right away and we got him all cleaned up.