I am Thankful...

I’m sure you all are READY to get yo’ eat on if you haven’t already started… lol but before you chow down let me just tell you to remember the REASON for SEASON of Thanksgiving… some folks take it for granted and take the day to FEAST which is fine but let’s not forget that tomorrow is not promise to us.

I try to say a word of thanks every day not just during the holidays! So I decided to start a journal and write what I’m thankful for & just know when I started writing this list it was wayyyy to long… this blog in itself does NOT have enough room for me to begin to explain what I am Thankful for.

So, I narrowed my list down to 10 things that I am Thankful for:

·         Life ~ It’s a blessing to be among the living!

·         Faith ~ My Foundation

·         Family ~ My ROCK… they keep me grounded  

·         Friends ~ they allow me to act a fool and still LOVE me for me

·         Finances ~ I’m not RICH but the bills are paid

·         Food ~ My daily bread

·         LA Lynn’s ~ My motivation: Who knew that I would have as much Love & Support as I do

·         Health ~ Although, I don’t eat right… I’m breathing & got a clean board of good HEALTH!

·         Housing ~ It may NOT be a mansion but we have a roof over our head & it’s ours

·         God ~ The Highest of everything, my possibility as without GOD I am absolutely NOTHING!

Last but NOT least… I’m thankful for YOU!!!! 

As a token of my thankfulness for all the Love & support I am giving (1) one lucky person a FREE Bracelet from my LA Faith Collection. All you have to do is get your friends to LIKE my Facebook Page and the person that refer the most friends WIN!!!! ♥

Giveaway Ends: Thanksgiving Night at Midnight!

I usually leave a Note for You… Today I will leave you with this QUOTE:  

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more.

If you concentrate on what you don't have,
you will never, ever have enough."

~Oprah Winfrey ~

Peace, Love, & Fashion Thankfulness

Xoxo

Lynn

Friday Friend Feature... Guest Post!

HELLO ALL YOU LOVELY PEOPLE!

  

Lol! I have always wanted to say that! This famous greeting comes from the cartoon character Droopy. Droopy is such a drab, non-chalant cartoon character, but yet he had such a great opening greeting! And he always had so much initiative! Lol!!!!

My name is Nina Hunt (fam & friends call me Penny) & Efie Lynn is one of my FB & Therrell Alumni friends. Mysteriously enough, we did not talk or hang in school. So, this social networking really can bring people together! Efie Lynn has given me a guest blog opportunity, and I would like to give a humble Thank You to her! Haaaaay Efie Lynn!!!!

Alright Bloggers!! About 16 or so years ago, I was given an opportunity to start taking care of my now husband’s special needs daughter. Faith Hunt, my stepdaughter, has cerebral palsy & scoliosis. Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that is caused by damage to the brain usually at or before birth. There are usually muscle problems, poor coordination, delayed or no speech & learning difficulties. Faith has never spoken to me verbally, nor has she ever taken a step or done anything on her own without assistance. She lets us know her feelings and attitude through a bunch of different emotions. Taking on this responsibility in my Life has taught me to be very humble & very Thankful for all things in this Life. As the years have passed, I have learned so much from teachers, doctors, random people & other parents going through what we go through as a family. I know that my husband & I will take care of Faith for the rest of our lives & hers. But, I don’t look at it as a burden, she is such a joy to me! Our whole family takes care of her together in intervals. There are 7 of us in total! My husband Stevie, myself, my other stepdaughter (Faith’s sister) Hope(18), and our 3 sons Kwame(16), Gregory(13) and Amorie(9).
Yes, I have Faith, Hope & Love!! Amen!!

 

 

This Memorial Day weekend Faith graduated from high school! The 1st of our children to graduate!
It made me sooo happy! So, I wanted to inspire everyone with Faith’s story. Remember, that no matter your circumstances or obstacles in this life, just know that
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I want all young people reading this to understand Faith’s condition. It is so severe that even if she has an itch, she does not have the ability to scratch it herself or tell someone to scratch it for her. BUT, she ALWAYS sooo happy & laughing uncontrollably! She Loves Disney, music, singing and going different places. She especially LOVES school!  And I know your saying (in your heads) that it was probably easier for Faith or she had “special treatment”... But, even Faith still had goals & accomplishments she had to meet & master before she could graduate. Faith’s Birthday was also the day after her Graduation & she turned 20 years old. So, I will leave you all with some pictures from both of her 2 special occasions. And that is a extra special glimpse into My Life!

LISTEN: Give a helping hand. Be an inspiration to others. Always put God First in Your Life!

Congratulations Faith!!!!

Love, Your Mother...
Nina “Penny” Hunt

Thanks Again Efie Lynn of LA Lynn’s!!!!

P!NK Panther…

Hiya lovelies, I can't believe it's HuMp Day already... I am still recuperating from this past eventful weekend!!!!

~Baby Shower, Wedding, Fashion Show, 
Class Reunion & A Surprise B-Day Party~
*In that order*

I was on the GO NON-STOP… like a Pink Panther going from one event to the next.

There were soooo many pictures taken that I will just share the pics from the

Baby Shower and the Wedding 1^st and then follow-up with another post later in the week with the other pics.

***WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY***

Diaper Cake

Guest Favors

MOM-TO-BE Brandi & I

I'm still tripping over the fact that she's preggo... lol

Still working HEELS... Who said you can't be pregnant & FLY???!!!!

After the Baby Shower I went straight to the Wedding... 

Did I mention: I absolutely LOVE Baby Showers & Weddings both are blessings & symbolize new beginnings!!!!

My Mom (l) & her friend Edna - Mother of the Bride

Such a beautiful bride...

The dress was GORGE!!!!

The Ceremony

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Williams... May GOD richly bless their UNION!

The P!NK dress that I wore is actually my Birthday dress from last year!

On my Birthday last year... August 2010

A whole year later & this dress is STILL one of my FAVES!!!! NOT only is it my favorite color but it can be worn anywhere regardless of the occassion.

Same dress; different year... September 2011

 Clutch is from last year also!!!!

Yessss... I even wore the same shoes from last year!!!! (Tehehehe)

I think I'm STILL rockin' this P!NK...  what do you THINK???!!!

This is definitely a multi-purpose dress

What I Wore:

Dress: Macy's - (Price unknown)

Shoes: Lavender Sole - $40 (the Owner relocated)

Clutch: JC Penney's Outlet - $12

Accessory Ring: LA Lynn's - $10

P.S. I'm honored & excited that Inez of Style Chic 360 has chosen me to be the Certified Chic Beauty of the week. Be sure to check out her blog she's a super stylish sweetheart!!!!  

* Welcome new followers & thank you ALL for your support *

Have a P!NKTASTIC Day!!!!

Lynn

I can have my CAKE and EAT it too...

Ol' Happy Happy Happy Friday lovelies... today is a VERY special day in history!!!!! As today, marks my 38th BORN Day!!!! I'm NOT one of those women who's afraid to say her age... I'm BLESSED & extremely happy to say I'm 38 & feel GREAT!!!! "\(^_^)/"

My day will consist of spending time with the "loves of my life" which includes... My Mom, My Hubby & My Girls... But before I do ANYTHING I have to 1st head to the DMV to get my license renewed... that's my 1st Birthday surprise (pun intended)!!!!

However, my official BORN Day celebration with my family & friends will take place tomorrow... Saturday 13th at JMac's Bar & Grill as I will be celebrating my Birthday & my Business.

It's a celebration of BIRTH & LYFE... My LYFE!!!!

 I wanted to share with my blog buddies my PAR-TAY invitation as well as a few pic's from my photoshoot. All of the pictures will be featured on the official LA Lynn's webpage. (coming soon)...



Inspiration behind my LOGO




LEO Queen... A BORN LEADER!




FUN TIMES!!!!




AKA Love... ♥




I'm NOT new to this... I'm TRUE to this! lol




I see you lookin'...




Put a RING on it!

 There were TONS of photo's taken... these are just a few pic's from the photo shoot that I wanted to share

All accessories worn in the photo shoot are currently sold at my Accessory Shoppe: LA Lynn's

Photo's were taken by my High School Classmate who is the owner of LITTLE FOOTPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY - If you are in need of a photogropher and you are in the area please be sure to look her up... You won't be disappointed!

  I am always SUPER excited on my BORN day because this is the one day that is totally dedicated to me. It is my personal holiday: so if I want to laugh, sing, talk loud, cry, dance, or have my CAKE & EAT it too... it's ok as long as I don't make a MESS!!!! ^_^

Wishing you ALL a wonderful weekend! Until next time...

Live, Laugh, & Love!!!! ♥

Living Legend… Lady O!!!!

Oprah Winfrey show has come to an end after 25 YEARS…!!!! *TEARS*

Last Wednesday marked the finale of the Oprah Winfrey Talk Show. It's been stated that it is still a little early to calculate how many millions of people actually tuned in to Oprah Winfrey's finale. The finale was dedicated to the FANS... she has had an AMAZING run!!!! That I must give R-E-S-P-E-C-T where it is do. The Talk Show Queen is worthy of it! I know there are some that do not watch and/or like Oprah for whatever reason but I must say that I absolutely admire and love Lady “O” (as I like to refer to her as) She is truly a leading lady in my book. From one of my Favorite movies “The Color Purple” to “Harpo Studios” She has given people a reason to believe in themselves. In my eyes… Lady O is a Leader, Love, Inspiration, Hope, Caregiver, Motivator, Beauty, Kind, Humble, Caring, and a Diamond in the RUFF that has become a TRUE GEM!!!! *Bling, Bling*

Looking back O-ver the years:

  

  

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.

                                                                                              ~ Oprah Winfrey

~Remember: She didn’t get FIRED; nor is she RETIRED; she’s just moving into a new journey!!!!


I guess I will have to continue to support her by watching OWN & reading her Mags


Lady Oprah is my SHERO!!!!



Enjoying a Summer Breeze, Sweet Tea, & Lady O

  
Personal Message from Me to You (Lady O): Thank you for 25 enlightening and entertaining years. Most of all thank you for closing out the show with God in the center of it all!!!! Much Love & Many Blessings

 ~Oprah Winfrey Show has come to an end, but may her legacy live on…

Photo Source: Various Websites & my OWN!