Sunday, September 26, 2010

Hair - 6 weeks post chemo

My hair is getting thicker. I cannot tell you how glad I am. I can actually feel it. In the beginning I would get upset (tears) going out in public - people staring at me. Then I hit a point where I didn't really care anymore - let'em stare. Now, I have to say that it just makes me angry that they continue to stare. I told Ron the other night at Target that I was going to make a t-shirt that said "Yes, I have cancer. Hence, NO hair." I have also found myself doing something out of frustration. When people walk past me and continue to stare (I think they just want to see if the back of my head looks any different than the front) I turn around and look right at them (they don't expect that). They're so embarrassed, you should see their flustered look and they turn bright red. So yes, I'm glad my hair is coming back!
Radiation begins on Tuesday. Still don't have a good feeling about it. I think it comes from just not wanting to do it. I'm starting to feel better and I feel like I have a life again. I don't want anything to stop that feeling.

Happy Birthday Analia!

We're enjoying our new quads!







The two boys in the house were having fun stirring up the dust!

Two more quads...

Thursday, September 23, 2010

My new tattoos....

I had my simulation at the radiologist's office yesterday...like my new tattoos? I have 5 of them - I can play connect the dots (they're the mole looking things). Radiation begins on Tuesday. At my appointment I got to see a "chemo friend." It was good to see her, but I did not enjoy hearing about her treatments (radiation). Before I even spoke to her I was having a hard time dealing with this. I know every person's cancer, treatment and body is different - I just have to remember to take it one day at a time and hope for the best.

Family splurge.....


We took a drive to Phoenix over the weekend and splurged on some riding toys for the family. The two quads above are for the kids. We'll pick up the ones for Ron and myself this weekend. Next stop...helmets, riding boots and trails!

Analia's birthday present...

While we were in Phoenix we made a stop at our favorite toy store (don't have one in Flagstaff)for Analia's birthday.



Sunday, September 12, 2010

Tonto Natural Bridge - Payson, AZ

The Tonto Natural Bridge is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.
Trail leading to the creek bottom under the bridge....

View from the top...those rocks were slippery to climb on.



Under the bridge - looking out....

Looking out to the waterfall...

Back side of the bridge - after our climb through it...






Lake Mary Road

On our drive to Payson today we went down Lake Mary Road - the wildflowers were beautiful!




Route 66 Car Show







Thursday, September 9, 2010

Radiation update and a red flag....

I had my appointment with the radiologist today. I went in for the consultation hoping to avoid radiation...no such luck. I'm headed for my simulation on the 21st. I'll be prepped and marked (actually tattooed) so that I can begin the 5 days a week for 7 weeks......uugghh.

I also had an appointment with my oncologist today. A "red flag" popped up on one of my test results. I have to go back in four weeks for more testing. We'll see what happens...
I've been on Tamoxifen for a week now with a few side effects. I'm hoping the "few" will level off after my body adjusts.

Yummy, smores!

We've been enjoying our beautiful evenings outdoors and the kids have been enjoying smores!

One down, one to go...

Damian's two front teeth have been wiggling around for a very long time and one finally came out!

Check out my new mug!

Thank you Betheny! I love it!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Grand Canyon Railway - Williams, AZ

We headed out to Williams today to the Grand Canyon Railway for a train ride. We took a ride on Steam Locomotive 4960 fueled by recycled vegetable oil.




Ron's nephew, Dominic, was here visiting us for the weekend.