A tornado in G-ville?

I have always been told "we don't have tornado's here

Well my friends I was told wrong!

I love summer thunder storms, but was not expecting the tornado that came through Tuesday evening. I don't know if it was an F-4 or F-5 but I know it was F-ing (lol) big enough to pick up my swing lift it 10 feet in the air and trow it into my kitchen window!

I couldn't believe how fast my patio was torn apart! And it was just a small one. I can't even imagine what it would be like to live in am area where this is part of life and a very real danger! One more reason to love our mountains!

Scared.....

Scared

: thrown into or being in a state of fear, fright, or panic

Yep that's me!

I have been rethinking this whole... put me to sleep, cut me open, peel internal organs from other internal organs, remove said organ. The pain is not THAT bad I mean not quite as bad a childbirth!? Maybe I could just not eat and take pain killers for the rest of my life? Why not?

Ok... I know, it has to be done. But honestly I don't want to! (picture me stomping & screaming)

At least I could be getting a flat tummy out of the deal. Now that would be the surgery for me :

Everyone says.... "It's not that big a deal, You'l feel so much better it will be worth it." but I am still scared not a big fan of pain, and really not a big fan of not waking up!

Alight I have whined long enough, please be thinking of and praying for me.

Everybody Loves the Circus!

On the morning of the" Big Day" Colby jumped out of bed (unusual for Colby, he takes a while to wake up!) And said "what time is it? because if its 8:45 I'm late!"

Clowns always make funny faces!

Like Devon & Brennon Colby was a specialty clown.

He had such a great time I wouldn't be surprised if he chose this as his adult profession.

Colby Loves to entertain :)

New Chapter....

I have aways loved taking pictures. I know, I know, me and everyone else. What makes me special?

NOTHING!

But I'm going to give it a shot anyway! For years friends and family have been asking me to take pictures for them. I love doing it. It is so exciting when you capture that perfect shot! A facial expression, a small moment in time that you can never get back, held forever in a picture.

So wish me luck.

I would be nothing and I could do nothing if it weren't for the support of all of my loving friends & family.

Thanks Kallie for pushing me off the cliff!

(quit talking about it and just do it already!)

Thanks MJ for all your love & encouragement.

Thanks sisters for saying.....

"why not you've been doing it for free for years."

Thanks Shannon for saying... "I could never get a picture as good as yours,

I would just rather buy it!

And thanks to everyone who has called with schedules and ideas!

I'm scared to death! but I'm jumping anyway 5 4 3 2 1....

Please check me out at....

http://www.kimberphotos.blogspot.com/

Two Wolves...

One evening an old Cherokee chief told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said " son the battle is between 2 wolves inside us all....

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride,superiority,and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about this for a moment and then asked his grandfather,

"Which wolf wins?"

to which the old Cherokee simply replied,

"The one you feed."

* I have to admit sometimes I wonder which one I am feeding.

Only Colby...

As said by Zazu in the the Lion King.... ..

"There's one in every family sire, two in mine actually."

I was spraying off the patio the other day getting all the winter leaves and junk off. When a piece of plastic came out from under the steps the conversation went like this....

MOM: "Colby will you grab that and throw it in the garbage?"

Colby: "Mom, can't I have a break?

I just did some work the day before yesterday!"

(who watches a movie like this?)

Last night while he was reading, (he is easily distracted) he asked...

Colby: "When you wish on a star does it really come true?"

Mom: "Sometimes, but not always."

Colby: "Well next time I wish on a star, I'm going to wish for super powers!"

Mom: "Really?"

Colby: " Do you want to know what superpower I'm going to wish for?"

Mom:" What I want is for you to read!"

Colby: "I know just let me finish."

Mom: "OK what superpower will you wish for?"

Colby: "Telekinesis!"

Mom: "Oh yea?"

Colby: "Mom whats Telekinesis?"

Mom: "It's when you can move stuff with your mind."

(MJ was impressed I knew this answer)

Colby: "Oh like the force... Yeah I definitely want that!"

Sweet ride......

MJ came home the other night and announced.. "I got Dev a car!" (because of the twinkle in his eye, I will admit I was a little suspicious.) I said "oh yea what is it?" to which he replied "ahh 1984 Mercury something, Dev wont drive it!" But it was free! (At this point I was liking the car more and more.)

So when I picked Dev up from the school after his game I told him his dad had scored him a sweet ride! (and because of the twinkle in my eye, Dev was extremely suspicious.)

Devs friend Lincoln decided he couldn't miss this and came home with us to see..

First reaction..... Does it even run?

Second.......... It's almost old enough to be cool again!

Third....... Can we take it for a ride?

Why not?

(um... no license, not registered, no insurance, needs tires.)

Oh well go for it!

They had a great time circling the neighborhood in the newly pronounced Butterfly!

(turns out it's a Mercury Monarch, yep that's why it's the butterfly)

I'm pretty sure it's not the car any teenager would choose, but I was pretty dang proud of Devon for appreciating what his dad had done for him. And being willing to make the best of it!

(he mentioned painting the hood ornament neon pink.)

*I guess this goes under the heading....

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

I know I'm not the only one who did not receive a new (or any) car when I turned 16. So please feel free to leave your memories of your first car. We would love to hear them!