We are so excited to introduce you to our newest contributors this week! Next up, four awesome mamas who you are going to just LOVE. Meet Katy, Cece, Leigh Ann & Sarah!
Keep checking back this week to meet the rest of our newest team members – we’re thrilled to have them on board!
Katy
I was born and raised in Edmond, OK and after high school I attended NSU in Tahlequah where I majored in broadcast journalism. I met my husband Will while in school and we moved to his home town of Tulsa to begin our family where we resided for 8 years. We were relocated back to OKC about 3 years ago and while I really miss my Tulsa friends, I absolutely LOVE being home. We have 3 crazy, super loud, extremely fun kiddos ages 6, 4, and 2. My kids are my everything and I could have never anticipated the roller coaster of chaos that is my life now. We just recently moved on to 5 acres in Guthrie and I am terrified and also very excited for this next chapter in our lives. My favorite things are spending time with family & friends, music, going to the lake, reading, gardening, cherry blow pops, Dr. Pepper, crafting, cleaning, and fireworks. We are trying to raise our kids to be kind, loving, respectful human beings and to truly understand that no two humans are the same and to love people for who they are. I am very excited to share my sweet yet crazy family with you and connect with other moms!
Cece
Cece Jones-Davis a worship leader, speaker, social advocate and writer, Cece’s work is deeply inspired by the social ministry of Jesus Christ. She is the founder of Sing For Change, Inc., a social justice initiative that works to mobilize faith-motivated musical artists and communities in the fight against HIV/AIDS. She is also the founder and facilitator of the Women & Girls Working Group, raising awareness regarding issues impacting female reproductive health globally. Cece was honored to serve the Obama Administration for nearly two terms, and now lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with her husband, Mike, and little girl, Halo.
Cece is from the small town of Halifax, Virginia and graduated from Howard University and Yale University School of Divinity, as well as the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts. Her heart’s greatest passion is the build bridges between faith, music, and community service.
Marie from ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’
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Music, faith, meeting other women’s needs.
Leigh Ann
Hailing from a small west Texas town, Leigh Ann came to Oklahoma for college and now happily calls the state her home. She and her husband, Conner, met in college, were best friends for three and a half years before dating, and the rest is history. The couple now has two Australian shepherds and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child in September. Leigh Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in music, as well as a master’s degree in marketing. She enjoys being outdoors, travelling, spending time with family/friends, staying active and cheering on her favorite sports teams.1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
A Bug Armor, natural insect repellent bracelet.
2. Who is your favorite TV mom?
Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls
3. Favorite thing to do with your children in Oklahoma City?
I’m an expecting mom, so this answer may change, but my husband and I love going to different parks and lakes in the area, exploring downtown and going to Thunder games.
4. What are you most passionate about outside of motherhood?
Outside of motherhood, I’m passionate about travelling, being active, my family and music.
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Sarah
Sarah is a stay-at-home mom born and raised in OKC. She met her husband in kindergarten and they have been following each other around ever since. Sarah stays busy playing trains with her son and chasing after her crawling daughter. Her house is loud and rowdy with two 70-pound labs who steal baby kisses all day long. Sarah is an OU alum and loves Sooner football. With a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, she has taught nursery school, three and four year-old prek, first grade, and third grade. Sarah has worked with children of all abilities and taught in England. Hobbies include baking treats, pretty patios, and movie quotes. She documents life, cooking, and parenting on her blog: www.lollipopsandhoney.com and IG: @lollipopsandhoney
1. What is the most random thing in your purse right now?
In my purse you can find extra shorts (potty training), chapstick, and 3 kinds of anti-bacterial gel. I’m a HUGE germaphobe.
2.Who is your favorite TV mom?
Claire Dunphy on Modern Family. She’s a working SAHM and rocks it all!
3. Favorite thing to do with your children in Oklahoma City?
We spend a lot of our time at the Science Museum looking at the trains. We can also be found at the library, playing at the park or driving around Lake Hefner searching for ducks.
4. What are you most passionate about outside of motherhood?
I am passionate about the well being of the children in our community. As a former teacher, I know the struggles many Oklahoma families face and believe it is our responsibility to help others. I enjoy volunteering with Impact Oklahoma, cuddling my rescue pups and training for my first 5K.
