Weekly Roundup 5/17/15

• Anna found this book, lol:

Why, yes this book does really exist. #SomethingForEveryone #Best16DollarsIEverSpent

A photo posted by Anna Shinoda (@annashinoda) on May 15, 2015 at 11:49pm PDT

• Mike has been sketching:

Sketch for a project I've been working on.

A photo posted by Mike Shinoda (@m_shinoda) on May 16, 2015 at 6:35pm PDT

• Elka posted some beautiful shots from a hike she went on:

Weavers Needle ... Next mission. pic.twitter.com/PBD9EnSqxx

— Elka Brand (@ElkaBr) May 16, 2015

Went on an amazing hike today! Totally resets me. Perfect weather! pic.twitter.com/1RZeRwDQMQ

— Elka Brand (@ElkaBr) May 16, 2015

• Chester shared a photo of himself and Tom Kenny; voice actor for Spongebob (among many other cartoon characters):

Hangin with my new friend Tom! #spongebob pic.twitter.com/WVx6BjjKzs

— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 15, 2015

• Samantha posted a few pictures with Draven this week. Remember this one??? Awwww!

Thanks @vanessaevigan for sharing this adorable pic that I haven't seen in ages! Love you baby girl! Your heart is gold! #RobLP #MyBabyDra #onceclosefriends #girlsticktogether

A photo posted by Samantha Bennington (@samanthabennington) on May 12, 2015 at 10:22pm PDT

Weekly Roundup 4/17/15

• While at Country Love this week, Elka spotted a Linkin Park fan. :)

Little LP love at #CountryThunder pic.twitter.com/8FUoxRquOB
— Elka Brand (@ElkaBr) April 13, 2015

• Rolling Stone posted some photos of Mike and Steve Aoki on the video set of "Darker Than Blood". Check them out here!

By the way, here is the lyric video for the song:

• A new LPTV was posted today. You can watch that on youtube here.

• Chester shared this photo before a STP show. :)

Warming up for the show with my friends😈 pic.twitter.com/wvbBtNXgIm
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) April 17, 2015

Elka's 1950's photo shoot + other twitter pics

Have you all seen Elka's 1950's themed photoshoot picture? I love it!  :)

https://twitter.com/#!/ElkaBr/status/201906143885406208/photo/1

Thanks Kamila for the email!

While I was on her twitter, I saw a few other pictures I had missed. Here are links in case you did too...

The boys made her bed up on Mother's Day:
https://twitter.com/#!/ElkaBr/status/201915048250191873/photo/1

Elka has a talent for painting! Love this Giraffe and Lion she did:
https://twitter.com/#!/ElkaBr/status/195010063532957696/photo/1
https://twitter.com/#!/ElkaBr/status/195010287085166592/photo/1

Jaime playing piano:
https://twitter.com/#!/ElkaBr/status/195009606609670144/photo/1

Elka is a Boot Camp Babe

Kamila let me know that Elka was "Babe of the Month" in January at the Boot Camp Babes website. You can read a little interview with her here. :)

How has Boot Camp impacted your life?Boot camp has impacted my life in so many ways. It made me realized how far off from health I really was, for starters. I have watched my body morph and change in so many ways that have nothing to do with a scale.  I have met so many amazing woman that still, to this day, quietly challenge me to grow. Mentally and emotionally.  I am also now testing the pavement in running. I have self esteem. I have woman to go to with questions on any subject from female stuff to food. It's awesome. I feel that the friendships I have now are gonna be life long! It's a great feeling. Brings security!!
What changes have you seen in yourself, physically and/or emotionally?The change I have seen in myself emotionally is I am willing to trust now... It's like a family. You can call any of them and you have someone to talk with or laugh with. I never trusted that, because females are tricky. Ha ha. Physically, I have lost 24 pounds and feel wonderful. My goal this year is to tone up. I remember, when I couldn't run at all. Someone always circled back for me. Which encouraged me to return and try again. I  have never felt stupid! It isn't a contest, Its more like a sister thing.
How did you find out about Boot Camp Babes?I found Boot camp babes through my Best Friend Talinda Bennington. Another amazing woman in my life. Who believed and encouraged me when I felt there wasn't any hope. It only takes one person to love hard and help someone along. Man, I am grateful God assigned her to me. :) Thanks T!
Outside of Camp, what do you do? Do you work, are you a mom, volunteer, hobbies etc.Outside of Boot Camp I am a stay home mom! Since, I have that privilege I go above and beyond for those that can't be home for their kids. I figure more kids the merrier. I blend in more with the junior/High schoolers. I LOVE kids. I feel a lot of kids just don't feel heard. I remember being a teen and not having someone to go to about boys, dating, love, friends, ect. I am here for who ever walks in my door. As for physically, I love to hike, camp, fish, ski, football 500 in the street, whatever works and I am learning to run. I also run my mouth. I love you Apryl!!
Let us know a little bit about your family.Oh gosh, my family! Biologically I have 3. Jaime 15, Isaiah 14 and Abbigail 6. I am recently divorced (1 year and a half). I have 2 step children I raised for 11 years, that I refuse to let go of. Devynn 18 and Valerie 13. I love them all. I basically live for all of my kids. This is another place that Boot Camp has taught and helped me, these ladies never gave up on me and constantly invited me out. Loved on me and taught me balance. Now, I can take a night off and not feel guilty. Because it is okay!!!
Where did you grow up?I was born and raised in Glendale, AZ. Due to an Meth addiction I decided to relocate. Sober today by the Grace of God, 8 years in March. So happy to live in Gilbert, AZ.
What is your favorite exercise at camp? ;-)My favorite exercise at Boot Camp,  IS NOT Burpies! Dear God! Wanna taste breakfast again? Do Burpies! I like frog jumps and love anything core.
Do you have a motto that you live by?My Motto that I live by "Love hard and forgive always! Life is too short!" I feel that if you hang on to resentment you are only holding yourself back from freedom. Besides, it confuses people when you forgive them. Fun to watch. God is good! Without God things seem impossible and people hard to tolerate. With him you can have peace, have a new understanding and find compassion for those around you. If you cross my path, it happened for a reason. Lets embrace it!
Tell us something fun and/or insightful about you that others wouldn't already know.Something fun and insightful about me? I was recently told I was "Endearingly honest. Yet, brutally fun, what you see is what you get". I don't have a filter when asked a question. God's not finished with me yet :) I have high hopes! Those close to me say I am a giver, unselfish, passionate, good listener and can be my self around anyone from Billionaires to Bikers. Look out world here I come. Hopefully a few sizes smaller with in the year.
Anything else you would like to add?Special thanks to Jaime, Apryl and Teddy... I love you guys and wouldn't be me with out your love and support!!!! MUAH!!

More baby cakes!

Elka posted some pictures of PINK cakes for the baby shower on her twitter but I had missed it. Thanks for the heads up NeNe88!

Elka's twitpics!

Thanks to Sarah from yellbox for letting us know! Here're pics from Elka's twitter. Enjoy!








And also, i guess from Mike's twitter/ site. We can see printed photos from GBC party and, as i guess a part of blue dragon's tail probably with pic of Otis! :D

Twitpics: Elka + the kids

Elka shared some great photos on twitter tonight. :)

Twitpic: Arm wrestling

Elka shared a cute photo on twitter of Chester and Isaiah arm wrestling:

Thanks Texgirl for the heads up!

Elka's tattoo

Source: Elka's twitter.

Twitpic: Elka's new tattoo!

Isn't it awesome? :)

Talinda and Elka at Bill Bellamy act

TalindaB: About to watch Bill Belamy at the improv w/ @ElkaBr !! 30 minutes ago via Echofon

Tweet from Church

Just hapened to see this tweet from Church. Thought I'd post it. ;)


theotherchurch:

Studio sessions w/Paige & Friday night riot with my sister @talindab & Elka
27 minutes ago via web

New Elka and Talinda twitpic!

Twit pics: Elka and Talinda at Bellagio

Talinda's twitter pics&video EDIT

Talinda, Elka & Chester hiked Camelback Mountain this morning. :)
Here are pictures:

And Talinda posted video HERE. :) enjoy!

Talinda added another picture of her dog, Buster and the video of Jaime :) enjoy!

Twitpic: Cooking partners

Here is a pic uploaded by Elka!

When things are slow, turn to twitter

Since updates are bit slow these past few days and I have been away a lot, I thought I'd check the ladies twitter accounts and do a little post. Samantha went to Vegas to see LOVE so there isn't anything new from her at the moment (although on her facebook she did upload a few pictures so if you are her friend, check them out).

Elka uploaded a cute picture of Abbi to her twitpic. Sadly, her husband Dane was laid off from his job (we know how that is) but Elka said it well; God just has a better plan for him.

Meanwhile the Bennington's had a bunch of fun at Disney Paris! Talinda had also nice things to say about St. Petersburg. Glad to see she is able to enjoy herself while still dealing with her pain!

Elka's pictures from Twitter!

Here are a couple of pictures with Elka, Chester, Talinda, Isaiah and Jaime from her Twitter :) ENJOY!

Elka @ twitter

You now follow Elka (Jaime and Isaiah's mom) on twitter here!

Chester and his Baby Mammaz!

Here's the picture Chester talked about of him, Talinda, Samantha and Elka, his baby mammaz. He's a real pimp.

Me and my Baby Mammaz!!