LHIA Progressive Pool Party Is A Success
attendents that last year's event according to 
LHIA Vice-President, Blake Boudreaux. Blake described the event as "defintely more leisurely" than other LHIA events. This event is an adult-only event that allows attendees to visit three private neighborhood pools for a 2 hour window each before moving to the next home's pool.
This year's event features the pools of Dr. Brian Strand, Blake & Michelle Boudreaux and Bill & Jeanne Emory. Cocktails were featured at Dr. Brian's pool while pulled pork and brisket was served by the Boudreaux's and the Emorys featured desserts. Residents were allowed to contribute fool items so "there was plenty of food to eat", Blake a
dded.
Blake mentioned "at the first pool most people were just stand
ing around the pool but at the second pool, many people had a few drinks by then and were in the pool". Blake also added the event has been well received and is slated again for next summer as well. If you have not attended one, mark your calendar for 2011 to be there.
New To The Neighborhood
I am a native of I decided to open my photography business, Focused on U Photography, LLC which allowed me more time doing two things I am passionate about…being a Dad and photography. I decided to do this after meeting my daughter for the first time and falling head over heels about her. I knew it was time for a career change that allowed me an opportunity to spend more time with those I love. I never dreamed of opening my own business, but it was the perfect solution. This wonderful choice has allowed me to raise my two girls during the day and pursue my passion as a photographer on the evenings and weekends. I consider myself one of the luckiest guys around. Photography was instilled in my heart at a young age by my father. I watched his excitement for capturing timeless images and I always admired his creativity. I followed his footsteps and joined the military after graduating high school and was a photographer/videographer at the Naval Air Station for 7 years. My two little girls inspire me everyday and they have taught me to cherish the small things in life. I love photography because it is the beauty of life, captured. Simplicity, expression, emotion, relationships and love are conveyed in my portraits. I love to capture natural and creative images with the hopes of providing a glimpse into the hearts of the individuals and families I photograph. I strive for enduring and everlasting portraits my clients will treasure forever. I believe my passion and love for what I do shows in my work and my style. Check out my website @ www.focusedonuphotography.com.
Lakewood Heights has a new resident, Jason Cancienne, on Leah Drive. Here is a short bio provided by Jason.
News & Notes:
- NEW "LINKS" PAGE
- '10 Dues Drive Kicks Off
- Join the Email Distribution List
- New Officers for 2010-11
- Next Officers Meeting: Calendar
7-year-old boy aims to bring a smile to the homeless
Lakewood Heights boy makes it his mission to help the homeless one person at a time. Cody Hosch got off the bus one day with an idea to make Fleur de Lis ornaments & pictures to sell to friends and family. With the money going to make back-packs; he decided to fill the bags with food, gloves, hats, socks, toiletries, a blanket and more. With the $518 he raised in orders and donations Cody was able to make 45 backpacks and thanks to two local stores an additional 33 bags to offer the homeless at Ozanam Inn in New Orleans. He and friends have formed “Cody Cares” and will sponsor special projects throughout the year. They are currently collecting women’s, men’s & kids clothing and linens. In addition they are raising money ($700) to become an official nonprofit organization so that all future donations are tax deductible.Become a friend of “Cody Cares” on facebook or email codycares2010@gmail.com To make a clothing donation, drop the items at 370 Laura Drive North or call 985-626-5510. To watch the video, click here
The Lakewood Heights Annual Spring Fling was held on Sunday, April 5th from 3pm – 5pm. With the local park as our backdrop and great weather, there was lots of FUN for everyone. Next on the agenda was an egg hunt. The park grounds were layered in colorful eggs just waiting to be discovered. Over forty kids of all ages searched for as many eggs as they could find. Each age group received cool prizes which were awarded to the girl and boy who found the most eggs, the person finding the least eggs and the lucky kids who found the extra special gold/silver eggs. After collecting all th When it was all said and done each child was a winner that afternoon 
The afternoon started with coloring, cookie decorating, face painting and tattoo’s for the kids. We definitely have some up and coming artists in the neighborhood. And the cookies were as fun to decorate as they were to eat.
e goodies inside the eggs, we took part in a little healthy competition. The “Bunny Hop”, also known as the sack race, brought everyone to their feet hopping about the green grass. We rounded out the day with an old fashioned Egg Toss. Young and old alike enjoyed this suspense filled activity with no major casualties. 
and received a gift. From jump ropes, chalk, batons, kites, silly string, planes and bats with balls there was something for everyone. It was a super day watching the kids laugh, run and play while the adults enjoyed catching up with friends and neighbors. After all, isn’t that what it’s about? Enjoying time with our children and celebrating a community we love and call home. Thanks to everyone for making the Lakewood Heights 2009 Spring Fling a huge success. We look forward to seeing you all there next year in 2010. For a full set of images, visit the Photo Gallery.
New 'Links' Page Offers
Members Link Options
The LHIA Web Site now offers the active LHIA members the option to submit up to two links to other web sites per household to be posted on the 'Links' Page of our web site. For more details, visit the Links Page.
