~Kimberley Dawn~

2008-09-09T13:13:00.001-07:00

The new cut....

Sorry its been a long time since I posted. I'm sorry. Lets see where to start.....

I start a new full time job soon, very excited. More moolah!!!

And I have been CRAZZZYYYY busy with my Scentsy business!

It is soooo awesome....

check out my website:

www.scentsy.com/leehan

I think thats it for right now......

OOOOO no wait! I have not introduced the newest member of my family.....

Meet Zoey.... the terror...lol

I could not help but to keep one of our puppies! She was from Ronnie and I's last litter from Sammy Sam. She is such a mess. She flies through the air and attacks your head likea spider monkey....lol Anyhow, she is a mess!!!!!!!

Alot has been going on.....

2008-06-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Alot has been going on.... Most of you know a few months ago Ronnie and I seperated. I was never sure what was going to happen, honestly. So for all these months, he and I have been doing our own things. Talking almost everyday. But finally after much thought, we decided it was time to move on. Our divorce was final a couple of weeks ago.

Its really strange! The last 7 years, my life has been Ronnie. I dont really know what to do with myself right now. One thing for sure is I'm getting myhappy self back in church. God has to be my number 1 before i can be any good to anyone else.

So please be praying for him and I as we start our new journey.

Falling a little behind on blogging!!! lol

2008-06-18T11:07:00.001-07:00

I just love this pic of us!!!!

Another on of us being goofy at the Bowling Alley

Suzanne and I

Mom, Dad and I

Trish and I

14 months, every night, after her full time all day job.....

2008-05-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

She did it!!!!!!

She graduated with her Associates in Occupational Therapy!!!!

I have a lifetime massage therapist NOW!!!! wooohoooooo

I know I should be thankful....

2008-05-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

The first car in the accident... DON'T buy a charger, they dont hold up0 so well...lol

but sometimes its hard too be. I was in a wreck about a week ago. YES, I caused, YES, I got the tickets, NO i wasn't hurt. It just plain sucks... sooooo anyhow, I did $6000 in damage to my car. So I included some pictures.... JOY! Other than that all is well!!!!!

I hit a Jeep Wrangler, no damage btw to him. Then he hit the Charger.

Check out this video!!! Its awesome

2008-05-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=15552926

new hair ....

2008-04-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

Ready for some sunshine!!!

2008-04-10T06:27:00.000-07:00

Don't leave your phone unattended !!!!!

))isn't she pretty((

Have a good day!!!! C'mon sunshine!!!!

I am ready for some sunshine!!!!!!

A black cloud kinda day....

2008-04-09T12:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody,

I know I have not been real great at this blogging stuff, but here are a few updates:

~I am holding steady at 30lbs lost. WOOHOOO!!!!

~I am playing softball now on Sunday afternoons, it is an absolute blast!!!!

~My dad is doing ok. For those of you who don't know, our dobie Shadow that survived the fire, had to be put down 3 weeks ago. Very very hard for my dad, and the rest of this. In 3-4 months dad has been with us, he has lost his home, his mom, and now Shadow. My dad is such a great guy... we can only encourage and pray that he will know that everyone goes through these times, and that God is just carrying him. With my dad being home it has also reminded me of something for my future..... not bashing my ex husband, but dad has reminded me of the meaning of opening doors... just because, and that ladies first is the number one rule. Being around dad reminds me of when we were little and every chair, door, car door was always opened. i love my dad!!!

~My mom is doing great! I'm so proud of her! She joined weight watchers and has lost 14lbs in 6 weeks. She is doing great! She quit smoking and it has just been awesome! I'm so proud of her!

~Trish is such a blessing in my life! I couldn't have been blessed with a better sister! She is just an angel.... and keeps me laighing alllll day long! I'm so proud of her, she graduates school on May 2nd! If you would have asked me 2 years ago if she would ever go to school I would have said no way!!!! And now look at her.... all beautiful and grown up and graduating college!!!

~Sammy Sam and Miss Madi are crazy as ever!!! They "needed", well not really needed, but I saw a new kennel and had to treat them with thier very own Weenie dog condo!!! lol It is hilarious it is so big!!! And they have pleanty of space.... they are sooo good!

WOW!!!! I know your eyes are tired now!!! lol

Love you all!!!!!!

29lbs...

2008-03-24T13:17:00.000-07:00

I am holding steady at 29lbs LOST!!!!

I can't see it yet... but I'm continuing to workout. I started playing softball, so I'm hoping that helps.

Other than that.... I had a good Easter. And everything else is going good.

Just wanted to stop by and update!

Good morning....

2008-03-04T07:16:00.000-08:00

Just a little update! Things have been a little crazy around my house.... I am still working out. I have kinda plateaued (spell check please). Still down a little over 20lbs. So I'm still working hard. I have increased my water intake... but I love water! Unlike Robin who does not... ha ha I have cut almost everything in half that I eat. Anytime I go out to eat, as soon as I get my food, I immediately ask for a to go box..... Trust me it helps!!!!

Anyhow, other than that.... everything is going good!

Here....

2008-02-25T07:13:00.000-08:00

There's a place I've been looking for
That took me in and out of buildings
Behind windows, walls and doors
And I thought I found it
Couple times, even settled down
And I'd hang around just long enough
To find my way back out
I know now the place that I was trying to
Reach Was you, right here in front of me

[CHORUS]And I wouldn't change a thing
I'd walk right back through the rain
Back to every broken heart
On the day that it was breakin'
And I'd relive all the years
And be thankful for the tears
I've cried with every stumbled step
That led to you and got me here, right here

It's amazing what I let my heart go through
To get me where it got me
In this moment here with you
And it passed me by
God knows how many times
I was so caught up in holding
What I never thought I'd find
I know now, there's a million roads
I had to take
To get me in your arms that way

[Repeat Chorus]In a love I never thought I'd get to get to-here
And if that's the roadGod made me take to be with you

[Repeat Chorus]And I'd relive all the years
And be thankful for all the tears
I've cried with every stumbled step
That led to you and got me here, right here Oh, baby-OooOh, got me here

Tired...

2008-02-21T16:12:00.000-08:00

of being sick! I broke down and went to the doctor today. He said Its the flu! I'm like greeeaaatttt! But he wanted to run more tests....

So he comes in and says NOPE not the flu!!!!! Wooohooooo!!!!!

Goodbye Mr Stevens....

2008-02-19T19:29:00.000-08:00

I knew this morning.. something felt different. For months now, I have watched as my friend Audrey's dad has gone through chemo and stage 3 cancer. Working in a cancer center, I know all this well. I watch everyday as our patients come in, get thier chemo, and go home to battle thier cancer. Ed's cancer was completely gone 2 months ago... the doctors couldn't explain it. No one could explain it. And then 4 weeks ago.. it came back a vengence.

I have been texting Audrey every so often... just to see how she was holding up and how Ed was. This morning was like any other morning... I text her on the way to work. NOTHING!!! SO I thought no big deal, I bet she is working. Well, Audrey and I have a relationship where no matter what is going on in our lives.... if we are thinking about the other one its because something is going on.

I got her call about 2, that her daddy had passed away. Mr Stevens was a wonderful man. He took care of his four girls when he and thier mom got divorced. He was a loving father. He always came to all our ballgames.... everything he was there. He even grounded me one time and I wasnt even his kid! Well, Audrey and I had gone teepee'ng... and had gotten ourselves into trouble...lol

Anyhow, I just wanted to share why today was so different!

RIP Ed!

You will be greatly missed!

I did it!!!!

2008-02-19T05:54:00.000-08:00

20lbs down!!!!!

Woooohoooooooooo!!!!!!

Wow... has it been awhile!!!!

2008-02-18T18:49:00.001-08:00

)) My Sammy Sam((

So it has definately been awhile. I guess lets start with an update on my dad. He has been staying with us while his home is being repaired. I'm thankful my mom has the room, but I also know how difficult it has been for the two of them.... being divorced for almost 10 rs and all!!!

Lets see.... in about 30 days, Ronnie and I will be divorced. After months of fighting... we have everything set in stone. It has been a hard few weeks. But we both know and respect the others decisions. We will always remain good friends. And I wish him nothing but the best.

Other than that, I am still working out and losing weight. I am offically down 18lbs!!! So that is very exciting. I weigh tomorrow, so maybe it will be more. I have cut what I eat completely in half. It has been helping me.

Work has been very busy! I always have alot going on.

And have I told you lately how thankful I am for my friends????? I just have the most wonderful friends!!!

I think that is all thats going on in this world..... I hope everyone is doing ok!!!

Til next time!

Blah day....

2008-01-24T14:05:00.001-08:00

To all my prayer warriors.... this one is from me.

Please be praying for my dad, Steve. He was notified this morning that something was wrong at his house.

Dad went home to his house on fire. Thank goodness he wasn't at home. I just left there and the garage and second bedroom were completely damaged. But funny enough the rest of the house was fine. God was really working here!!!!

The firefighters did rescue our 11 yr old Dobie Shadow. His blankets were laying right in front where the fire started.

Thank you all for your prayers right now! I know my dad can feel them!

Down down down.....

2008-01-21T08:18:00.000-08:00

9 lbs since Thanksgiving!!!

Woooooohoooo!!!!!!!!!

A penny for my thoughts..... obviously my piggy bank isn't filling up fast.

2008-01-16T18:42:00.000-08:00

While driving down I-40 passing the Ford Center, I soon remembered what we would soon be voting on. A penny sales tax increase to make our NEW Ford Center new again. Only to be reminded what I was driving on or maybe what I wasn't driving on... a crumbling beneath me cross town highway! Can we not fix that first???

Tooo bad we couldn't have fixed that first then the Ford Center.... sorrrrrryyyyy I'm so done with the "lets fix the Ford Center for a NBA team"!!!

Not that I wouldn't like a NBA team here, but then how would I afford to go see a game.....lol

Ok, I'm sorry! I feel better!!!!

I have the problem too!!!!

2008-01-16T17:30:00.000-08:00

I like my friend Robin have a problem!!!!!

Tonight, American Idol comes on at 7!

But Ellen ))although I don't agree w/ her lifestyle(( is on Deal or no Deal @7!

Soooooo mom and I have agreed to DVR American Idol, since its 2 hours and watch crazy Ellen on Deal or no deal.....

then catch up to American Idol!

Why you needed to know all of this, I have no idea!!!!!!

Have a good night!!!!!

Hey Robin, I also had Johnnies for lunch!!!!!!!!

2008-01-09T12:43:00.000-08:00

Ok, sooo this is Miss Madi again.... quite the snuggle bug huh???

And for all of you that don't like Texas....

LOL love it!!!!!

Snow Tubbing

2008-01-09T12:39:00.000-08:00

This is kinda late.....

But this was sooo much fun!!!!!

A new year.... a new me!

2008-01-07T09:35:00.000-08:00

Ao alot of you know right now, my life is changing alot! But I'm going to focus on one thing for a sec.....
my weight! I know I'm always candid about it.... but not anymore.
I'm starting a blog on here because I feel like I can be held accountable by all my loyal readers...lol

So here is goes.... I have lost 5lbs since Thanksgiving and 3.5 inches in my waist.
Its only going to go down from here! So sit back and enjoy the ride!

My itch

2007-12-18T19:15:00.001-08:00

Soooo I have this itch. Some of you may know what it is... but I love photography! I will take 15 pictures of one leaf until it turns out right...lol ))maybe thats called OCD lol(( Anyhow, my itch is back. So starting this weekend, I'm going out and start taking more pictures!!!!

I have been hired to shoot my second wedding in May. I need to get on the ball!!!!!!

So anyhow, be praying that God will use me to capture something that I wouldn't see before!

On the up and up

2007-12-17T08:25:00.000-08:00

So its been awhile.... heres an update. Well, first, the picture is of Miss Madi. She is a snuggle bug... so we have been enjoying this snuggling cold weather. She just started this "I'm going to suffocate you as I lay my face on yours" look! Anyhow, my life has gotten better....

Divorce is still unforunately on its way but still around the corner. But Ronnie will forever be my best friend and can only imagine what the future holds for everyone.

Christmas is coming and will be hard. I'm so used to hurrying everywhere. This year there will be one place and one place only. Soooo... we shall see. I have been keeping myself busy. I have been trying to workout at least 4 times a week. I feel better and most of all, sleep better.

Lets see what else...... I think thats about it right now!

Thankful, huh?

2007-11-25T17:45:00.000-08:00

This time of year, I think more than any, brings out a wonderful spirit in people. Families gather, there is food galore, and you remember what you are thankful for.

But for some reason, I can't find anything. Three weeks ago, my life started to change. At this very moment, I have no idea how things will end up. I feel like so many things are around are wonderful, and yet I can't find my joy. I know in my heart, I've allowed the devil to steal my joy. I find myself being angry when I see happy people...lol! Its not funny, but it is. For so long I think I have learned how to cover all my emotions and say I'm giving it to God.

As of today, things are no better with Ronnie and I. Tempers are replacing laughs.... sadness is replacing what used to be our happiness. I don't know where to go from here.... I don't know what to do now. I, I, I, huh? I know, I'm obviously not giving it to God if I'm worrying about it.

Life is short to sweat the small stuff, even when its the small stuff you have left. During this holiday season, be praying for the people who "feel" like they have lost thier joy!

Thank you all for your continued prayers!!!! With all my love, Kim.

Soooo Small, just wanted to share some lyrics from a great song!

2007-11-18T16:38:00.000-08:00

What you got if you ain't got lovethe kind that you just want to give awayIt's okay to open upgo ahead and let the light shine throughI know it's hard on a rainy dayyou want to shut the world out and just be left aloneBut don't run out on your faith[Chorus]'Cause sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sandWhat you've been up there searching forforever is in your handsWhen you figure out love is all that matters after allIt sure makes everything else seem so small[Verse 2]It's so easy to get lost insidea problem that seems so big at the timeit's like a river thats so wideit swallows you wholeWhile you sit around thinking about what you can't changeand worrying about all the wrong thingstime's flying bymoving so fastyou better make it count 'cause you can't get it back[Chorus]Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sandWhat you've been up there searching forforever is in your handsWhen you figure out love is all that matters after allIt sure makes everything else Seem so smallSometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sandWhat you've been up there searching forforever is in your handsWhen you figure out love is all that matters after allIt sure makes everything else Oh it sure makes everything else Seem so smallYeah, Yeah

Sooooo obviously, I'm really bad at this!

2007-11-18T16:10:00.000-08:00

But I'm going to do better!!!!

SO ALLLOOTTTTT has happened since I first blogged..... First of all, we didn't get a house! Thats a long story so I will leave it at that.

Through everything going on in my life right now... I see God's hand at work. Its weird but about 3 weeks ago.... my husband and I seperated. It has been a LOOONNGGG 2 weeks. But I am content.

How strange is that??? When my world is suppossed to be crumbling around me, I feel peace!

So anyhow, I'm keeping myself busy and this week will be no exception.

We are having Thanksgiving at my moms again!

So, if I can ask anything of anyone who reads this.... please pray for guidance! I only want whats best for everyone in this situation.

The next step....

2007-09-18T19:01:00.000-07:00

Soooo.... now that maybe I "think" I know how to post on this thing.... here is an update! We are now debt free... an it's a long story! So I'll spare you! So on to the next step...... buying a home!

Which is soo scary.....

how much do we qualify for CHECK

How much can we afford... CHECK

How much do we really need... CHECK

Budget... CHECK

It is soo overwhelming already! Soooo we have decided, since God is in control of everything, WHY WORRY????

There is a home out there that a family has been preparing just for us!

Anyhow, thats all for now..... I'll keep you updated!!!

*~*Kimberley Dawn*~*