Thanksgiving 2008

The past year and half has been the most challenging time in my life. I found out I had cancer, went through chemotherapy, had a baby, had major surgery that changed my body, more chemotherapy, radiation that severely burned my skin, then finished treatment and felt lost and terrified. I did all of this while being a mom of 3 children under the age of 4. I had a few months where things seem to get back to normal and celebrated being cancer free, only to discover that the cancer was back. I now have to face treatment the rest of my life. My future is uncertain but I have today and I’m thankful for the past, present, and future. I intend to be here and to have an incredible future. Here are some other things that I’m thankful for. They are in no particular order, just a list of the wonderful things in my life, things that I am thankful for and enjoy!

My 3 Little Birds My Husband
My Home My Hair Riley Dog

My Family-Mom and Dad, Sisters(even CA chick), Brothers, Nieces,

Aunts, Uncles, Cousins(you esp-My KC), Mother and Father-In-Law

All of my Friends- especially Michelle and Jen-who listen to me cry and whine the most!
My bible study girls, My book club girls, My bunco girls

The beach, the sun, scrapbooking, gerber dasies, christmas trees, coffee & tea walks

lia sophia & My awesome team

Faith
Love, Laughs, and Hope

There is a ton more and more people who deserve shout outs but I will do that another day! I have to remove myself from the computer and take care of my precious babies!!!

I just want to share with everyone....

I can officially pull my hair back in a pony-tail again!!!

WOO-HOO!!!

Lunch-Hollywood Style!

I had the most wonderful lunch date today!

Here are some pictures!

It was so much fun!

Everyday, I thank God for the fact that I get to be a stay at home mom. I love being here with my children! I love our routine, playing and having fun! Even though sometimes, they drive my crazy, I still LOVE being a mom and I LOVE being home with them! I'm very fortunate that Alex and I agree that me being home with the children is the right thing to do! My husband is also the best dad in the world and helps me out so much! I'm also very fortunate to have found the perfect job for me that helps me to continue to be a stay at home mom. I have my own successful business with lia sophia jewelry. It gives me exactly what I need and want out of a job. I have full-time income while working part time. I get out of the house on occasion and get to dress up and hang out with other women but I'm not gone too long and when I come back, I'm always refreshed and can't wait to be with my babies again!!!

So, if you are like me and get to have lunch with your most favorite people in the world everyday! Consider yourself lucky!! I do!!!

HUGS!

Fall is Here!

On Tuesday, we went to visit Grandma and Granddad "Woodstock" as they are called! Ella and Pierce had a blast playing in leaves, Ryder didn't really care for it. He liked sitting in the wagon much better! We really had a great time. I love days like this just being with family, enjoying each other's company and the weather.


I've decided that my blog is much too depressing. So I'm going to change the focus a little. I'm going to share more with you some other aspects of my life, not just the cancer. I have a wonderful life and I'm so much more than the girl with cancer. I want everyone to see that! So, I will still keep you informed on my health but now I want to share with you more of the good stuff in my life!!

Hugs!

The Land of Oz!