We LOVE our troops! (This is just a fun music spoof)

Pittsburgh Entrepreneur's Growth Conference

Entrepreneur's Growth Conference held at Duquesne (Do-cane) University (Jon did his graduate work here) was exceedingly helpful! I came away with many fresh ideas, business contacts and enjoyed insightful presentations and break out sessions. My 30 second elevator intro (pitch) is ... "Hi I'm Rebecca Christeson owner of Christeson & Associates a personal and professional development training organization with a twist! We provide training for diverse businesses and industries for people from all work levels; through innovative, interactive workshops, keynotes and seminars on a myriad of topics. I enjoy attempting to set people on FIRE with such PASSION that others will want to come and watch them burn! My personal motto is: Passionately inhale life and exhale gratefulness!" What a hoot, huh?! Now if I can just convince a day spa owner I met to trade a deep muscle massage for one of my two hour workshops for his employees (a method to my madness) then I will be rockin'!

Inhale green and relax!

Sipping a soda on the deck overlooking our dense, leafy green thicket provides a peaceful moment to unwind after a hectic day :)

Cheering for the home boys!

Another exciting 'white out night' at the Pens game; front and center Igloo seats cheering for the boys from the hood as the crowd swings their white towels with zeal! We have a riot at these play off games, and enjoying some of the best Polish dogs in the league smothered in chili & cheese also makes for great date night fun. Go Pens!

Dean's List Diva!

Congratulations to Ashley babe for making the Dean's List at Penn State U; a 3.8 gpa rocks! And for coming out of her surgery with flying colors ... now for weeks of physical therapy and pudding cups lol :) We love you sweetheart!

School's ... OUT for SUMMER! la-lalala

WOOT WOOT ... We've come a long way from the proverbial one room school house my grandparents Stephen & Maggie Beck attended, back in the day, compared to the present! (my photo is of a landmark, one room school house, built in the early 1800's here in PA). I'm giving our kids a two clap (= standing ovation lol) for each wrapping up another year of college; Cam at UVU and Ash at Penn State! Cam is an international business major; second language Cantonese (Chinese) with a distinct interest in entrepreneurship possibilities and Ashley is a psychology major combined with her continuing passion for music. Michael is considering transferring to Penn State to wrap up his undergrad degree in communications and Emily just passed her Utah boards. It’s a high tech world filled with endless possibilities!

Happy Mother's Day!

During the course of a life time one mother's many through thought and deed and is mothered, as well, by many special women who seek to impact their lives for good. Happy Mother's Day to two of my other mothers!!! Incredibly loving, caring, talented, intelligent, thoughtful, insightful, warm, giving women who continue to bless my life immensely. Big hugs to my aunt Barbara and aunt Sharon ... How did I get so lucky! xoxo