Sun and Stocks!

Hi All, I took a quick trip to Santa Monica, CA to get a little sun and to learn about stocks!! The pic below is of me and one of my dearest friends, Eve. We left early Friday and left early Sunday. When we left, we were like, why didn't we stay longer??? Friday was pool day and then, Saturday was intense stock training with the legendary Bill O'Neil. If you are interesting in investing you must read his book, How to Make Money in Stocks and check out his website http://www.investors.com/

Here we are with Bill! He is truly an inspiration and a very kind, smart man! Thank you BILL for sharing your knowledge with us!!!

Skiing 2010 at WinterPark

Shawn and I - It was a beautiful, sunny day!

Patty and Paul Michael - not sure what he is doing, but he is dressed for St. Patty's day!

Hi All, finally some new pics to share. Shawn's sister Patty and husband Paul came to visit with nephew Michael and his girlfriend Lindsey. This is only my second time out this year, but Shawn has been several times. I had a great time! We went all the way to the top, and I got to ski some really nice blues with the trees. I was very happy with my progress. I haven't skiied for over 10 years, and I'm glad that I am finally getting the hang of it!! This is the best I have ever done!! Enjoy the pics!!!

More Marathon Pics

This picture was taken before the race with an old friend when I worked at Texas City back in 1996. We haven't seen each other for years. He is an avid marathon runner and runs marathons every month and sometimes twice a month. He was very helpful to me with lots of great tips! Thanks Guy!!

This is the additional bib I got to wear because I raised a lot of money for the American Heart Association! Here's a pic Shawn got of me in the last mile of the marathon.

Here's one he got of me at the last drink station. I walked through all drink stations.

Shawn met me around the last 2 miles. He ran with me toward the end. What a sweetie!!

Here's Karen and Tamah cheering me on!

Here's the picture of me with my marathon finisher shirt and medal!

Here's a picture of me and my friend Kristen. Kristen was so nice and threw me a post-marathonm party! Thanks Kristen!

This is Kevin, Tamah, and Shawn looking at me, Karen, and Debbie who are sitting at the George R. Brown after the race.

Here is my entourage. Don't mess with Team Kat!! Great shirts! Thank you so much Karen and Debbie!

Marathon Pics

HI Everybody.... I have some more marathon pics Shawn took that I will post later this week.
This is me afterwards chillin' with my great friends.
Debbie and Karen came to see me and even wore "Team Kat" t-shirts. What a wonderful surprise! They are the best girlfriends!! Tamah and Kevin were there too and Shawn, of course.. I'll have those pics later this week!

If you are really bored, you can go to www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com and search my number 5161 and see lots of pictures and the video of me crossing the finishing line.

The Two Men in My Life

So, handsome!!

Family Pics Christmas 2009

Don't you love Family pics... set the timer and run, hope everyone is smiling and has their eyes open - wait, are they looking at the camera??... these pics crack me up, so I had to post them all. Good job, Bro!!! Doesn't everyone look great! Especially Dad!!!

I put these in the order we took them.

this one really makes me laugh!

Christmas 2009 Decorations

This is our second Christmas in our new home, but the first year we actually put up decorations. Not much else to say, but for those that our interested.. here are a couple pics...