Yesterday, Sunday, I picked up Nick at his friend's house and we went to a move. Saw the Chipmonks - very cute. Did a little shopping then Nick made dinner on the grill. Nice to be taken care of by my son.
Today - back to work for the beginning of the year. Not a bad start. Went to the radiologist today for my follow up. Hard to believe that it has been 60 days since my last radiation treatment. I brought my camera so I could get a picture with the doctor. I told him I was going to write a book one day and wanted to be able to put pictures of my doctors in there. Of course when he came in I had already put my lovely gown on. I told him I couldn't do a picture with no top on, so he gave me a big hug to cover me and we got a great picture. He said it needed to be the cover picture of my book. Everything went fine and he said he would see me in 4 months. Unfortunately that means my reconstruction has to wait till after then. I told him my story of the over 50 discount at Beall's and he said he was glad to know they offer a discount. Although he will only be 45 - this Friday, which also happens to be my dad's birthday. He would be 80 if he was still with us. Guess I'm good for another week or two when I have my chest x-ray and follow up with the oncologist. Then I'm done for 4 months. Is it possible that before I know it, it will be Christmas again???

A chilly start to a Saturday. And it is supposed to get down to about 19 tonight. Burr. I thought we left the cold last week. I got to sleep in which was nice. Nick wanted his friend, Kevin, to come over and play the new Wii, but first we went to the game store. He had credit from turning in some PS2 games. He found another Wii game, then we went to pick up Kevin. The two of them played a bit and Kevin's mom, Gail, came over and she and I went to a movie (New Moon). It was okay, but the book is better. It's a little slow in some parts but a good chick flick with my friend. When we got back, Nick went home with them for the night. Not much on tv tonight so it's quite boring. Made some salad for dinner. My chest is almost healed and I go to the radiologist on Monday for a follow up. I can't believe it has been almost 60 days since my last treatment. Time really does fly by, even though it doesn't seem so at the time. I can only hope and pray that this is all behind me for years and years to come. One more day of rest and then the normal routine sets in.

Great day for football. Slept in, made breakfast then got ready for the FSU game. Great game. FSU won and it was the last game for Bobby Bowden and Mickey Andrews. Went to grocery store and Nick made dinner. Now watching the Gator game. Not sure I will be able to stay awake for the whole thing as I am falling asleep as it is. Not sure what tomorrow will bring but today has been a good start to the new year.

Happy New Year. I hope it brings good things to us all. Thursday at work was very quiet. There was only about 10 of us there and not much going on. My boss was awesome and let us leave at 3. Nick and I went shopping, then had to make some stuff for my friend's party we were invited to. I don't usually go anywhere for new year's but we had a good time. Lot's of good food and friends to share with. I had a shot of some kind of peppermint schnapps, which was good, then had some shot of something from Peru - it was yuck. Then we had some champagne and set off fireworks. Crazy stuff. Thanks Ann. Today it is raining. Important bowl games to watch. Seminoles in the Gator Bowl as Coach Bowden coaches his last game. So sad. Then I'll have to watch the Gators in the Sugar Bowl so I can give my Gator friends some grief. Anyway - happy new year. Hope 2010 brings good things and leaves the hardship of 09 behind.

Let's see if I can remember the last 3 days. Monday we woke up to homemade coffee cake, eggs and bacon for my niece's birthday. The kids then took off to go sledding and my brother and I went shopping. Later in the afternoon the kids went to a movie (Sherlock Holmes) and my brother, sister in law and I hung out at home getting dinner ready for the birthday girl. She turned 18. Another night of food and desserts. We had flank steak, asparagus, salad, shrimp, potstickers and nochi for dinner. Plain cheesecake with strawberry sauce, chocolate pound cake with chocolate icing, pecan pie, pecan tart and espresso cheesecake for dessert. I really don't need to eat for a week. Off to pack. How will I ever get everything back home. I was up till 12a trying to get things together.
Tuesday - up at 6:30, off to grab a bagel before heading to the airport. It was lightly snowing as we got to our gate to wait to board. The more we waited the harder it was snowing. So we boarded and were ready to leave on time - but wait, now we have to de-ice and we have 2 planes ahead of us. So sit and wait. We ended up leaving 50 min late. And of course they did not make up time in the air. Instead of arriving at 4:20 we didn't get in until 5:00. Had to wait a bit to get our bags and finally made it out of the airport parking lot at 6:00, just so we can drive 4 hours home. Made it home at 11p. Unpacked some stuff so I can be ready for work. Nick had to set up his Wii instead of waiting until today. He was up quite late and my head finally hit the pillow around 12:30.
Wednesday - had to get up at 6:30 again. Headed off to work and it was a long day. Not used to having to sit and work for 8 hours after having a nice vacation. But tomorrow is like a Friday as it is the last day of the week. Hopefully we will be able to leave early. Left work to go pick up my baby girl, Sugar. That's the dog. She was excited to see me and ready to head out the door for home. She ran around the yard a little bit, but then has been laying around sleeping since. I don't think she had much peace and quiet with 2 other dogs around. She finally ate some of her food and has been laying on the couch with one of the cats. Nick and I had to run out to get a few things and would you believe that a lady at the store asked me if I qualified for the OVER 50 discount??? Are you serious???? Ok, since my hair started growing back it is a little more on the salt side than the pepper side, but 50? I guess it could be worse - she could have asked if I qualify for the senior citizen discount. OMG. Pa-lease. So, getting ready for bed as I have to get up early again tomorrow. New Year's Eve. Happy New Year to my family and friends. May you have a safe evening and a great New Year.

I can't believe the week has come to an end already. We got up and had eggs benedict for breakfast. Then we had to pack and clean up 3 houses, take down Christmas decorations, and get ready for the drive back to SLC. It didn't seem as cold today. Got back home and had to go to the grocery store for stuff for my niece's birthday tomorrow. Tonight we celebrated another cousin's birthday. Had morocan chicken pie, chicpea salad, cesear salad and spinach pie. Then key lime pie for dessert. It has really been fun sharing family time. I am ready for a good night sleep and hopefully sleep in a bit. I am feeling a bit better today, not as much coughing and not as stuffy. My arm is doing well but it feels a little tight. I keep rubbing it to make sure the fluid flows the right way and prevent swelling. Lots of fun planned for tomorrow before we have to pack and head home. I really miss our animals. Hope all is well on the home front.

The day after Christmas and still having a blast. We mostly hung out chatting, some were reading, eating leftovers and telling stories. It was a little warmer today, like 18, but the sun was out and it was not windy so it did not seem as cold. Took a short walk - which can take your breath away in cold weather and high altitude. Of course we ate more leftovers for dinner. Most of the kids are now in the hot tub, which is outside on the deck. Not sure I understand that one. Oh, we wnded up staying today and will leave early tomorrow, after breakfast, which I heard was going to be eggs benedict. Can't say you don't eat good around here. I am trying not to count the days I have left, am trying to enjoy what is going on at the moment. It will be soon enough that I will be back home and back to the usual things going on. But for now - it's fun in the cold and snow and sharing special times with family.