Sick and tired of being sick and tired.................

Have you ever had that feeling? Well i have!! So today I decided to put an end to it. I am sick and tired of feeling unhappy about my body and confidence. So today i share with you that I am making a FULL ON commitment to myself. I have in the past worked out and tried diets but I never stuck to them and I never did it without cheating. horrible I know right?! Well today was day one of my workout and eat better plan. My plan is to do 1 video of p90x a week. I know that is not sticking to the plan of p90x but frankly I think any type of work out for me is good. I am doing it this way so that way my body does not get use to one workout. And so that way I dont get bored. So I will do 45 minutes of p90x and do 10 minute ab workout in the morning. So today I did my 45 minute p90x and IT KILLED ME! lol. I was sweating and breathing so heavy... NOT FUN. But I do feel better already. Now I just need to stick with it.

I decided to share with you my plan so that way it helps me stay dedicated. I will not show you before pictures just yet. Maybe at the end! lol

Happy Holiday to you all!

Dowdy Photography

Well I have officially started my photography  business! My business cards have arrived and my website is officially up! Please take a look and spread the word about Dowdy Photography!!!

www.dowdyphotography.com

3rd Grade

3rd Grad 2001-2012

Really? It just seems like time is flying by. Kyesun started 3rd grade this year. He is in Mrs. Thompson' class and he loves it. He said that he knows everyone in his class and he loves going to school earlier because he can find all his friends. the first day of school was the hardest (im a baby). Usually you get to walk them to class and meet his teacher. Or meet in the gym and say goodbye. But not this year... We walked up to the door they wrote on his hand whether he is riding a bus or if he is pick up. Then we walk inside and they asked him and his friend what grade they were in and they said 3rd. Then the teacher said " Wow you guys are big kids now. You can say bye to your parents and head to the playground." Then she looked at me and smiled.... I was heartbroken that I couldnt walk him to class lol. I came home and told Kyle he is now considered a big kid and for the rest of his school years I wont be able to walk him in. Ahhh This is killing me. They do grow up so fast. Anyways enough with the soppy stuff here are some fun facts about Kyesun!

• He likes to wake up early and pour his own bowl of cereal.
• He is a big kid and had to start wearing deodorant this year. (football+Running+sweat=Deodorant please)
• He is a tackle in football
• He likes for the girls to chase him
• He is very independent 
• He is Kyle Jr. (if you know Kyle you know what I mean)
• Has confidence when it comes to girls (People can say hey Kyesun so and so is in love with you huh, Kyesun will respond back Yeah she thinks im cute)
• He is a caring person
• a protective brother
• is going to be 9 in 2 months
• is almost taller than me
• likes to correct you
• Has to have the last word
• Is smart in school

Just a classic picture

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Such a cheeseball lol 

3 Musketeers 

Fundraiser for Justin Solomon and Family

Hi All, I am doing a fundraiser to help out the Solomon Family. Their Son Justin was just recently diagnosed with ALL Cancer a type of Lukemia. He is a senior at PV high school and is on the baseball team. His mom is a teacher and his dad is a fellow officer of Kyles. I know how hard it is to have a child with cancer. Any and all I can do to help this family out I will. So If you would like to help out this family please visit my scentsy site and buy some scentsy. All my earning from scentsy will go directly to that family. It will be until Spet 12. And make sure you click on Justin Solomon Fundraiser under my parties. Thanks guys

www.erindowdy.scentsy.us

Kirtland Tackle Football.

So As I have mentioned before Kyesun is now playing football. They have started practice and he loves it. They are a very small team and they only have 12 players to be exact. PLEASE PLEASE if you know of anyone or have a child that would be interested in playing football please let me know! Kyesun is playing for the Kirtland 3rd grade team. Please contact me if you would like more details Thanks!

Kitchen Table for sale

We are selling out kitchen table. It is listed on craigslist for now but if you or anyone you know may be interested please let me know. We are asking for $150 OBO. We have outgrown this table and need extra seats lol. There are a couple of scuff marks and a few little streaks of green marker.









Here is the listing on craigslist. http://farmington.craigslist.org/fuo/2521821576.html

update

It has been so long since I actually updated about whats going on in our lives. I need to start keeping up with everyday occurrences instead of just giving a once a month update. I use to be so good at blogging and then I just switched to facebook and got of the swing of things. I now no longer have a facebook and it actually has not been that bad. I do at times miss talking to friends and family where as now I am so out of the loop on so many things. But i am going to try and be better at calling, texting and emailing. Now if you would all help me and actually EMAIL me back lol. So here it goes.....

Kyle has been really busy with work lately. He loves being a CPL and cant wait to be a SGT. He has the best drive and is constantly pushing me to better myself and go back to school. So guess what im doing....... Going back to school. Yup I am taking a photography class for now just to learn a couple of more tricks with lighting. And then im starting to think about going to school to be an Ultrasound tech. I have always be tied between that and real estate. I think an ultrasound tech is what I will be most happy with if my Photography does not pull through. Photography is what I would Love to do but there are alot of Photographers. So right now I am trying to get my foot in the door.

As for my boys they are growing so fast and I think I put that in almost every post. But it is the truth. I cant seem to slow them down and before I know it they will be walking out the door to start their own life. Kyesun is 8 and is starting 3rd grade in about 2 weeks. This boy is so smart I tell you. He can remember everything and it sticks in his head. He loves to read!!! He is so outgoing and loves to make friends. He is shy at times but he is getting over that stage. He is an AMAZING big brother. I can ask him to do something and he will do it. Though he may not always do it with a smile he still does it. He is so concerned about his brothers when they are crying or hurt and he acts like their comforter. We can be in a store or restaurant and out of now where he will tell a person Hey my brother has cancer. He wants to spread the word and let people know that his brother is a strong guy. Guess what else!!!!??.... He is playing FOOTBALL this year!!! Woot Woot Im so proud of him for doing this. You see Kyesun is not a big sports player unless its basketball. So for him to go outside his comfort zone is VERY unusual.

Kayben he is 3 going on 9. lol I say this because he surely acts like he is 3 but he looks soooo much older lol!  People everywhere we go asks how old he is and they are surprised to find out he is only 3. He is the fighter in the family. He likes to play fight with swords and likes to box. He is in this stage right now where he likes LOVEs to where Kyesuns clothes. And he for some reason is really into layering lol. He will put on 4-6 shirts and 2-3 pairs of pants/shorts. Not sure why he is doing this but it has been an everyday thing for the past week. I promise to post a picture later.

Konner is doing good. He doesnt have to have an appointment in august so instead they gave us a packet to have his port flushed here. In sept he will have scans and I hope that the spot they are concerned about is either A) Gone B) not active or C) they can remove it.... He still needs prayers as the doctors are concerned with this area. He is getting bigger, Not very big but bigger. He is currently only in the 6% for his height and about 8% for his weight. They said he is falling off the growth chart. They said that the chemo and everything he has been through will do that to ya, so hopefully in time he will catch up.

As for now we are all doing good. We also recently got a new puppy. His name is Rex, He is a yorkie just like Nala. We are so excited to have them and seriously 2 dogs is better then 1. Its soooo much easier!

New Photography Site

So Due to blogger not allowing me to upload my pictures properly I have created a new website for my Photography. Please take a look at it, I will take all the feedback I can get.
Photography is a way for me to express my creativity and get away from the craziness. It allows me to capture those little moments we love to look back on. The above picture is from my recent shoot with a little Angel named Brielle. If you would like to book a shoot please contact me. And Help me out by spreading the word! Thx Guys

Dowdy Photography  (<--Click Here)

Friendship.....

So this is just something I need to let out before I let it consume me.

I had this friend who I was really good friends with. I infact considered her to be my best friend at a point in my life. I shared everything with her, called her late at night when I needed advice and loved her to death. We were such good friends for 4 years. I miss our karaoke nights, trips to vegas, trips to cali, trips to az. But it is all gone. because then the time came where I knew when she was lying to me. I knew that she was probably saying things behind my back because I have seen her do it to other friends. She started being kinda snotty. Like if it wasnt her way no one was happy. And me being the only child and ALWAYS getting what I wanted had a difficult time with that. But I ALWAYS tried my hardest to keep her happy. I pretended like she was always right when i knew that she was wrong at times. I was always there for her during her hard times and happy times. And she was always there for me ALWAYS! I could always count on her and thats what makes this difficult. Back in 2009 everything was going great and then came a day where she didnt agree with something that I was wanting to do. But I am my own person and I do what makes me happy. Well she voiced her opinion and didnt stop there. She said rude things and I mean RUDE. I wont go into detail because it involves things in my past that I dont want the whole world knowing about. She did it on purpose whether it was suppose to be a joke or not. It was not a funny thing and I would NEVER in my life do or say the things she did. I was PISSED OFF! How could my friend, My best friend do that to me. She apologized a day or 2 later and I was still so mad. This broke my heart and I could not let it go so easily. weeks turned into months and she would be so childish and do things that I may have done in high school. I was sick of it. and did not want her friendship if she was going to act like that. So I stopped talking to her.
In 2010 a couple of days after Konner's diagnoses I was hit with a bag of emotions and I missed her. I reached out to her and she wanted none of it. But now I tried again. I miss her friendship at times. Like having someone who knows everything i've been through who i've shared everything with. I miss the old her. And she once again was being someone who I never knew. She has shown her true colors. SO LET IT BE.
I am mourning her loss as though she has died. And I am a complete mess. The friend I once knew is no longer the person who's friendship I wish for. I have friends and I have great ones who do not say things to hurt me on purpose. I LOVE all my friends with All my heart. I cherish all your friends ships and All you have done for me. If I have ever taken your friendship for granted I am sorry. I love you guys.



"Sometimes the only thing left to say is goodbye."

A sweet Victory!

BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it! I cant believe almost 10 years ago he changed the U.S forever. Tonight We have brought him to justice! Tonight I thank from the bottom of my heart and for my freedom, All the U.S. Troops that have served in Both wars Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan! Thank You for your sacrifice and for your bravery! Thank You to those troops who put their lives on the line today to take him down. Tonight I will never forget and will forever be thankful! I Personally would Like to thank those soldiers I do know! My husband Kyle Dowdy I thank you for all you have done for our family! Thank You for your multiple sacrifices and for your courage. Thank you for your support in the war against terror. Thank you Always! To All the men and women of the 1404th Thank you too!

WE FINALLY GOT HIM AMERICA! 

Happy Easter

May you all have a Happy Easter 2011! 

Can any of you please tell me why i cant get some of my pictures to upload the right way? Do any of you have this problem?

Wow

(Konner, Nala, Kayben, Kyesun April 19,2011)

Really, Where has the time gone? I have been so busy once again. My boys keep me on my toes at all times. So here is another long update. 

Kyle : He is doing great. He recently was promoted to CPL in his department and loves it. He is out of the Army but im sure you all know that already, I just like the way it sounds. He is busy on his toes trying to prepare our yards for summer. He is busy planning our next getaway together as a couple for next year. 

Me: I am busy with EVERYTHING! Taking care of kids, Scentsy, Photography, and Konner's transfer back to PCH! We recently added a new family member, Her name is Nala and she is the CUTEST like girl ever! We love our puppy! I am also in the process of registering for school! Ya go me!

(Kyesun @ Cubscout Roller Derby 2011)

Kyesun: He is getting so big. Like really I cant believe I have an 8 year old. He is so smart and I am so very proud of him and his accomplishments. He is in Cub Scouts at church and LOVES it! He is in the Gifted program at school because he tested so high in 4 out of 5 subjects. He is a GREAT big brother. When I say great I totally mean it. He helps out so much with these crazy kids. He has his moments but all in all he is a great kid! 

(Kayben on a walk 2011)

Kayben: Wow what to say... kidding. He is Rowdy, rambunctious, has a temper, loves his brothers, has to have everything the same, has OCD, is lovable and is a big helper when he wants to be. Kayben is a one of a kind kid. He is 3 now and thinks that he is ready for school. He asks if he can go to HIS school everyday. 

(Konner in his new beanie made by:Tammy Phillips)

Konner: HE IS WALKING! Finally Konner started walking everywhere last week at 14 months old. He is behind for my boys. He is in the 5% for his weight and is 25% for his height and 65% for his head. He is a little guy but he is sure cute. Konner is in the process of moving his medical care back to PCH! I am so excited for this move. UNM just gave us too many problems and when you have a kids with cancer, you shouldnt have to deal with more then what your already dealing with. He loves his brothers to death. He thinks they are the coolest. When he wakes up most mornings he calls for his....... Dada... Really i never catch a break lol. He loves his daddy. His eyes light up when Kyle walks in the room. But really he is connected to my leg like crazy! He loves nala but always tries to lay on top of her. He is Cuteness! 

Nala: Well She is a yorkie and is darn cute! 

Proud

On Thursday we had a meeting at Kyesuns school. Kyesun was giving some tests in December and excelled in 4 out of 5 subjects. This meeting was to talk about Kyesun and how great he did. It was also to sign papers so that way he can be in gifted! I am so proud of Kyesun. He was above average in Math, Analytical thinking, Artistic work, & writing. He will start gifted next week. and will go to Mrs. Tom's class (Gifted teacher) 30 minutes everyday. Their 1st project that they will work on is a CSI project. They will learn how to finger print and solve problems.

Kyesun I am so very proud of you. You are such a smart boy and will go far if you just believe in yourself. I love you and will be here for you always.

BOYS, BOYS, BOYS, BOYS.....................

I JUST LOVE THESE ONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daddy....

Lately I have been thinking about my dad LOTS! I miss him like crazy. I have so many wishes and wants and it saddens me. If I ever needed someone to talk to who would make me laugh I could call him. If I ever needed someone to bring me back to reality he was there. If I needed someone to fix my junk of a car he was there. He was there even when I didnt need him. He was there even when i would treat him horribly. My dad was always there. Now some of you dont know but he was not my biological father. My mom and him were married when I was 6 or 7 but I met him when I was 5. He was the coolest person. Hello he had water beds!! Duh.. lol To me he was and is my only father/dad. He means the world to me and I wish I could tell him just one last time. My dad was torn away from me at the age of 39. He in fact just turned 39 not even a month prior to his death. He died of a sudden heart attack. The night before he was so happy to see his grandson, he was alive and his normal self. I know if he was here he would be so proud of me. He would love his grandkids and they would love him. I know Kyesun adored him and it saddens me that Kyesun last saw him when he was 1 and now Kyesun is 8. My dad just smiled so big when ever he saw Kyesun. Kyesun took my place and was the apple of my dads eye. I miss him and I just wish I could see him even if in my dreams. I would give him the biggest hug. I know he is in a better place and I know he has his arm around my 3 babies who are there as well and that is comforting.

Love and Miss you Daddy!

Gary Dean Archibeque

5/25/1965 - 6/19/2004