April 09

April has been a crazy month for us. Lots of birthday's this month and Easter as well.

The month started off ok. Kyra's started treatment on 4/2. She did ok during the treatment but then was pretty sick for a few days following. She's such a trooper.

Easter came with rain this year. It was cold and too wet to do an egg hunt outside. Makenna and I went to Eric and Candi's house this year along with Mom and Dad and Candi's mom and sister. It was fun and Makenna really enjoyed the egg hunt Candi and Sally did in the house. Before we went of course we had to open Easter basket's at home.

Makenna showing off her new flip flops for summer.
She wanted a psir just like mom's. I wish I had a pair with
lady bugs on them like these. They are cool!

Love this little Page-boy hat! She wanted one like mine
but it was hard to find a skull and cross-bones
for a 3 year old. So, the flower will have to do.

Not to sure of the sugar-free peeps!

Love this picture. Makenna is
wearing the Easter dress from Great-Mimi
the fancy glove from Nana and vaccuming the house.

The weekend after Easter was Eric's birthday and the wettest craziest 48 hours of "weather" we've had in a long time. It's rained. It snowed (18 inches). It thunder-snowed. It hailed. It sleeted. And then...it was 70 degrees. In the process I got water in my basement and lost my satellite. It's April 22nd and still do not have TV. 5 days is a long time with a 3-year old. It sure was pretty though.

I'll offically be 5 months post-op on April 25th. I went to the doctor last week because I'm having headaches and severe dizziness again. I have to have another MRI and an EEG to rule out anything. It's been 6 months since the last round so I'm hoping no change. I still think it's a combination of stress and not enough protein. The flip side is I am down 72 pounds and 14 sizes. Yee Haw! I'm having fun shopping and feeling like it's ok to put on make-up everyday and the best part is being noticed. By Men! LoL! I have even been asked out on a date. AMAZING! Now, to find a baby sitter for the chicklet. Time will tell what happens.

More to come for April...It's not over yet.

March 09

During the month of March, I started working hard on getting my photo studio & website set up. I can't wait to start taking pictures and, hopefully start making some money at it. The problem is when??? Between working full time in an office and coming home to be a full time mom there isn't much time left. We'll see how things work. Still practicing a lot though. I took a Nikon class with a friend. I learned SO much. Almost overwhelming. If you want to volunteer yourself, your kids or your family for a photosession let me know and we'll figure something out. I'm hoping to do a lot of outdoor shoots as it gets nicer.

March was a beautiful month weather wise. We spent a lot of time outside soaking up the sun and just enjoying the outdoors. We did have 1 larger storm, but that didn't stop us from going outside.

My Nephew, Matthew, enjoying the warm
spring day at Grandma and Pop's house.

This attitude has to come home with me :-)

Kyra also enjoying playing outside
and Grandma & Pop's. Isn't she beautiful?

Kyra and her Pop

My little snow bunny

Enjoying the snow outside on a beautiful day

My Sister in-law's Mom hosted a wonderful "cancer sucks" party to kick off Kyra's long teatment plan with Chemoteraphy. April 2nd is the beging of her l-o-n-g 14 month road to cancer recovery. Thanks Sally for the great party and wonderful food.

Toasting to Kyra and a speedy recovery!

Eric and Matthew snuggling at the party

Kyra Elizabeth -- 5 1/2 years old.

I was 4 months post-op on March 25. 60 pounds down. Still feeling good with the exception of returning headaches. I think that's because I can't figure out how to get 60 grams of protein each day and only 500 calories. Not an easy task.

February 09

Wow! I can't believe it's been since January since I posted an update. Shame on me. Here is a quick run down to get me caught up of the adventures of the last few months. Look for more frequent updates going forward.

February was a pretty typical month fo us. Nothing out of the ordinary or exciting. Makenna's best friend turned 3 and we went to her birthday party. It was fun! I like the smaller events.

Best Friends: Anna & Makenna

I can't believe it's been 3 months since surgery. I'm down about 45 pounds. I feel great.