Motivation Shaker, Ashley Tabb

Courtney (age 7) went to her first ice skating party a few weeks ago and LOVED it!!  In the beginning she held on to Matt's hand. But then she got brave... And let go!! She didn't want to leave and even went back on the ice without an adult... So we sat and watched from behind the glass.  Caroline (age 2) and her friend Natalia enjoyed watching the big girls and may try skating soon themselves!! What would a Frozen ice skating party be without Elsa & Anna???? Highly recommend ice skating on a dreary weekend day or when school is out!! Fun times and everyone was ready for a nap when we got home!!

Although my birthday isn't until Sunday, my in-laws came over tonight to give me a few presents. They know me SOOOO well!!! I love my new myBlend Blender!! I am sooo excited to use it in the morning for my Shakeology breakfast shake!!  Over 2 months ago, I switched from Rasin Bran cereal and OJ to a shake each morning.  I also increased my water intake, began 5:15am workouts and continued watching the portions I each at each snack and meal. I also received these fabulous gifts from Kathy's Stitches!!   A royal blue UK fleece and adorable bag with my momogram on it!! Let me know if you want more information about any of these!!

In June, I traveled to Raleigh, NC for the 1st Annual Lulu Avenue Conference. On the first day we received a tour of the Charles & Colvard & Lulu Avenue offices.  Plus we witnessed the Moissanite manufacturing process and stepped into the Moissanite vaults. Here are some pictures from the tour, facts about Moissanite and a video with more information!!  Melia and I outside of the Charles & Colvard office building. I had the pleasure of meeting Charles & Colvard's President & CEO Randall McCullough and enjoyed dinner during the Lulu Avenue Gala with Randy & his wife!   Randy is a National Jeweler Retailer Hall of Fame inductee and has served as Chairman of the Diamond Councile of America.  He is a Committee Chairman of the Gemological Institute of America and a Director of the Jewelers Summit Advisory Council.  Randy has an amazing  jewelry background  and a wealth of industry knowledge!!  Here are pictu...