Joakima Carr

I was born on October 18, 1981, in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. From a young age, I have always had a fascination with books. Some kids throw tantrums for toys in the grocery store, but not me. I went crazy for a brand new book. I had to have one or else I closed my eyes, threw my head backwards, threw my arms by my sides and jumped up and down crying. Needless to say, this fascination with books and love for reading only intensified throughout the years. My personal collection of books has grown to fill more than five bookcases. I later discovered a love for music and singing in elementary school. Who knew that this would lead to my learning to play the French horn and playing in the marching and concert bands in middle school and high school? My talent for singing helped me to win my high school beauty pageant and the honor of “most talented” for the graduating class of 2000. Music continued to hold on to me even in college. I spent years studying as a classically trained Mezzo-soprano and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the Florida State University College of Music. I also continued to play the French horn and marched in the world-renowned 400+ member Marching Chiefs for 3 years. Today, I look forward to finishing my graduate degree coursework in Nutrition Education and Health Promotion and conducting research. I am a certified fitness, yoga, and Spinning instructor. I have a small Snoodle named Thomas. I am now the proud wife of an active duty Marine. We recently moved to the Camp Lejeune area in April. We have a beautiful 14-month-old son and are currently expecting our second bundle of joy January 7, 2012.

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carlene-delane

My name is Carlene and I am currently in my third trimester, expecting my first baby to be here around the end of March. My husband and I are expecting an adorable baby girl, who we have decided to name Arbor Roselia. We're a goofy couple who love being playful and downright ridiculous at times. Since getting pregnant, I have learned I love food almost as much as I love my husband. I'm always looking for new recipes to try out and meals to impress my family with. Part of the fun of cooking healthful and tasty meals is being frugal as well, so I've taken up extreme couponing and bargain shopping as a hobby. When I'm not busy being your stereotypical 21st century mom, I enjoy reading and studying simply for the sake of learning. Knowledge is power, and I'm one strong mama. I take a pretty "crunchy" approach to life and like to live as close to nature as possible without completely giving up the convenience of technology.

 

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