These little bitty girls sing the national anthem. Gives me goose bumps! ENJOY!

We have NOTHING to Complain About ~ Will YOU Finish Strong??

With all that is happening in our world these days, we tend to lose sight of the simplest things. So many people waste a huge amount of time on things that are selfish and trivial and put an enormous amount of energy into using others and presenting a picture of who they are NOT that will eventually hurt so many … I will never understand WHY?

I appreciate those that live in the NOW and keep it REAL by giving of themselves in a positive way.

Please watch & be inspired as I was … It doesn’t get more REAL than this!

Nick Vujicic

Are You Going To Finish Strong?
Awesome video! If you watch only one video today make sure it is this one! Nick Vujicic has no limbs but he leads an incredible life!

Brought Down Running UPDATE

UPDATE 1

Thanks to the support of their fans...(the loyal BDarmy), Brought Down Running is pleased to announce that they are playing a FREE streaming live WEBCAST on Flashrock.com that may be viewed from your own home computer.

EVENT: Brought Down Running Live Webcast
DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2009
TIME (PT): To Be Determined
LINK: Flashrock.com


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UPDATE 2

After taking first place in round "1" of Guitar Center’s Battle of the Bands last Sunday, Brought Down Running will be back for round "2" to take first!! (actually they are just out for a good show and to have fun with all of their fans that come out. Winning round "2" would just be icing on the cake!) So if you are able to catch the show, they would LOVE to entertain you!

EVENT: Guitar Center's Battle of the Bands - ROUND 2
DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2009
TIME (PT): To Be Determined
LOCATION: Club 705 / 705 Pier Ave. / Hermosa Beach, California
COST: $10.00 per person

More details will be given as they know more about these exciting events.

Stay up-to-date with all the Brought Down Running happenings and music at their My Space site @ www.myspace.com/theofficialbdr or click on the link under "My Favorite People".

There's a New Kid on the Block!

Welcome baby Cohen

Born: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Weight/Length: 8lbs 10oz / 21 ¾”


Proud Parents.... LeeElle and John


Distinguished Honors:
*Blessed John & LeeElle with your arrival and the honor of being your parents;
*Blessed Lynn & Lynell by being the magical "1st" grandchild;
*Blessed the Jex kids[KL; Janea; Deandra; Weston & Collin] by being the 1st nephew!

AUNT Kerilynn!


AUNT Janea!


Uncle Collin!


*..and Sweet Cohen has also blessed Cory by being the 1st to give him the title of "UNCLE Cory" ~ (Cohen you have made Uncle Cory a very happy camper!)



CONGRATULATIONS [from your extended family, Ma & Pa Cooke] to John and LeeElle and the entire Jex clan! This child will not want for Love and Affection! XOXOXOXOXOXOX

I'm Gonna be an In-Law!!!!

We'll Cory and KL are ENGAGED! Cory proposed to her on her birthday, 12/10/08 and we couldn't be happier!



We have always considered KL our adopted daughter from the beginning of their courtship and love them both dearly. We are so proud of them ~ so much so that it makes me tear up everytime I think of it..."sniff, sniff".


We never doubted they would get married, just wondered WHEN, and now it's offical.


We love you two to death and cannot wait for the BIG DAY!!!

Recovering from Surgery

It has been a while since I've been here to post, so I'm catching up.... 2 blogs in one night, that has to be a record for me... lol

Just had a bit of needed surgery on November 5. I was very nervous as it was the first time I had ever had surgery, so I had to put on my big girl panties and face the music, but all went well. I had the surgery at St. Josephs Hospital in Orange and it was a great hospital experience (as hospital stays go). I spent 3 days in the hospital and have been home now for a little over 2 weeks. According to the Dr. am healing right on schedule.

Mark has been taking really good care of me and I feel GREAT! I will be off until after the first of the year and I am learning that I will need every bit of it to recover. I'm still sore and moving a tad slow ... but in time I will be good as new.

Thanks for all the well wishes and love. I'm so thankful that everything is as it should be and I'm healthy. :D ME

A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY

I had the best birthday this year with my family in Las Vegas on Oct.17-19, 2008). It was exactly how I wanted to spend my birthday!! It was a double celebration as my birthday was actually on 10/14 .... cards, candy, flowers and best wishes and this trip to Las Vegas to look forward to, what more could I ask for. Here we are in all our glory...

Dinner at The Company Bistro in the Luxor before seeing Criss Angel BELIEVE Cirque du Soleil. The food was so good here, expensive, but good!

Mark, Me, Cory and KL


Sherri (sister-in-law) and Me


The picture they took in the lobby of the beautiful Luxor BELIEVE theater (that we weren't allow to take pictures of, but trust me, it was BEAUTIFUL). And speaking of beautiful, we are a pretty bunch, don't ya think?







The next day outside the theater after checking out the BELIEVE Store with Sherri...


It was a great weekend and a wonderful celebration with the people I love most.. Hugs & Kisses to you all! Happy Birthday to ME!!!