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Friday, May 5, 2006

Weekly update

CONGRATULATIONS
TO
DANNY AND DONNA WILSON
(my cousins)
ON THE ARRIVAL OF THIER BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL
Baylee Amy Wilson
born Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:49am

All the pics posted this week are from the Stratford show last weekend
(Darrin with Kaleem Maxwell of K-Max media and Northern physique)
On Tuesday I went to see Karen from KHP designs to check out my competition suits in progress and all I can say is.." oh my goodness"...these suits are absolutely gorgeous!! The judges won't be able to miss me on stage, they are gonna need sunglasses because the sparkle off these suits is unreal, lol...I can't wait to unveil them at the Nationals. Karen is an amazing woman with an incredible talent. she's a good friend and will go above and beyond to make all the girls look incredible on stage!!
(Me with Jim and Norm from Jamor Entertainment)
My diet and training have been awesome this week. I've been starting to get a lot of comments and stares regarding my physique again--I must be changing..and my "chubby" clothes are beginning to become loose on me and my "lean" clothes are coming out of winter storage-Yepi!! I'm starting to see the changes I've made during my off season--very encouraging.
(Here's Brenny Lee (above) and Christine (below) both girls are scheduled to compete in a few weeks
at the Mississauga Level 2 competition
Good luck ladies!! )
I've been chatting with a lot of amazing people and developing new friendships, thank you everyone for your incredible support and Kim for look'n out for deals on flights, Kim made a huge impact in the Ontario and Canadian Figure world last year and will be a fellow Ontario athlete at the Nationals this year. She is a great gal and is going to do very well in July!! Can't wait to see the Ontario team at the Nationals.
(Jake (Jackie) and I)
I want to send good wishes to our long time friend
Jeff Steinberg and his wife Sandra,
as they are expecting their first baby in October!!
Congratulations:)
Jeff was responsible for introducing Darrin and I for the first time and has always been a huge support for both of us.
(Here's Darrin, Kelly and Doug just hanging around after prejuding)
I'm going to start doing journal updates twice a week due to the incredible number hits we've been receiving on our website and message board--next entry, Wednesday.
8 weeks to go till the Nationals........

14 comments:

Em said...

Wonderfull pic's, YOu always have such a beaming happy smile:)
Good luck with all your prep 8 weeks WOW not long at all!!
A friend of mine is now on her count down of the days scary!!!
I reckon you girls comp girls that is have nerves of steal!!!
good luck with all your prep!!
Em:)

Lori-Ann said...

I can't believe how fast the time is flying by!

I love taking pics, I carry my camera in my purse--'cause you just never know when a photo op will pop up! lol.

I think my nerves are more like jello right now :)

LA

Em said...

I want to update my camera so i can take it with me everywhere i go, i always miss such wonderfull pics when i don't have it!!!

As long as it's sugar free Jello you'll be fine:)

Em:)

Lori-Ann said...

That was my christmas present from Darrin "a new camera" and its awesome..its soo tiny!! Growing up my family was always camera happy!!lol...so i come by it honestly:)Now with the website and blog I have lots of reasons to keep on snapping away!

LA:)
p.s. love your new pic!!

Anonymous said...

I agree with Em! Your posts are wonderful, I just love the photos that you post. I would love to meet you one day in person but I almost feel I know you(and Darren) already.

Keep up the great work with your preparation, 8 weeks is going to come fast.

Jennie

Anonymous said...

countdown is on, good luck LA in your coming weeks.

Anonymous said...

Hi Lori-Ann,

Thanks for the compliments. You are too nice! Glad to hear things are going well with your training and diet. All the best. See you at Mississauga!

Kim Tilden
P.S. Did you book?

Lori-Ann said...

Hey Kim:)
I haven't booked yet..I'm really hoping to fly out of Hamilton so I can miss the TO traffic...the Ham. airport is only 15 minutes from home. I really should book soon, I don't want to leave too late. Have you booked yet? Hotel or flight?
See you in a few weeks in Mississauga!! Hope you are doing well in your prep and feeling great!! I can't believe how fast the time is flying by....

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I booked my flight - $470 return (pretty good - I think!).
Still need to do the hotel thing. Time is certainly flying by.... See in a couple of weeks.
Kim

Anonymous said...

I am curious where Darring go this white top...simply gorgeous..who Darrin...naaaah I am after the to..LOL

Ciao

Lori-Ann said...

lol....those tops are his WHOLE wardrobe...lol...He does look pretty amazing in them, definately pulls them off (or I should say he has to peal them off)lol...!! You're too funny!! Anyway, Under Armour, Reebok, Puma, Addidas, Nike..all the companies are begining to make the performance clothing.
LA:)

Anonymous said...

Well I have seen girs wiggle and struggle to get out of the tight outfits..but boys? That could be an eye candy LOL.I just though that that top might be a particular make...I have not seen much exciting around here..I have nothing against black and grey and navy blue..you get the picture..It has been challenging getting some cool,classy and funky stuff. I used to buy stuff from Brazilian chick when I lived in South Africa..now we talking,stuff from there is wild and sexy!!!

Ciao

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