Cornbellys and Pumpkin Patch

October was filled with lots of visits to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point. Every year more things are added including more games, play houses and treats.

I took the girls to Peterson's Farm to pick pumpkins for this year. The kids loved seeing all the various types of pumpkins and finding the kittens.

More Cornbellys fun!

October cancer update

My last CT scan was on September 29th and I am so happy to report that the tumors in my body continue to shrink! 
I continue to go in for bloodwork every 3 weeks to make sure that my WBCs are not too low and to make sure I can start up on another cycle of Chemo medication/Ibrance. My CA 125 has remained steady at a 9 from January to now with a slight decrease to 8 in May. Last April in 2017, my CA was 14. It is staying well below the normal range of 0-35, despite not being a great tracker for my cancer at this time. 
I was able to compare to images of my scan in September to the previous CT in June. The measurements of tumors at this time are as follows: 1. Peritoneum: A peritoneal nodule adjacent to the ascending colon measures 1.3 x 1.2 cm,                          compared to 1.6 x 1.5 cm on the prior exam.

2. Retroperitoneum/R Psoas muscle: Stable to minimal decrease in size of a retroperitoneal nodule adjacent to the right psoas muscle that measures 1.4 x 1.2 cm, compared to 1.5 x 1.4 cm on the prior exam.
Last Spring the doctors were watching at least 7 tumors and now they are only watching 2!!!

I have been feeling much better since having the iron transfusions in August and have continued to work hard on eating as clean as I can, exercising, decreasing my stress, taking lots of immune symptom booster vitamins and using my Rife Machine.

I also decided to participate in the Clean Simple Eats 6 week challenge to see if I could eat better, feel better and loose a little weight. I was really surprised to see and feel so much better when I stuck with the plan. I now love to exercise and am so much happier and stronger now. I have even been able to up my hand weights to 10# compared to 5-8# at the beginning of the year. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but I am proud of how far I have come. 

Aubrie's first few visits from the Tooth Fairy

Shortly after starting Kindergarten, Aubrie lost her first tooth! Both of her bottom teeth have been wiggly for a while but she was too afraid of moving them. When it came time for her tooth to come out she was terrified. She cried and hid in the bathroom until both Jeff and I calmed her down and explained that all the blood would go away after the tooth comes out. Her big teeth were almost all the way in and pushing the baby teeth out. Once I showed Aubrie that her friend Preston lost his and got to take a picture she was all for it coming out.

 Sept 16th her 2nd tooth came out and this time she was so excited to get a dollar from the tooth fairy again.

Aubrie's 6th Birthday

We spent Aubrie's 6th birthday at Hogle Zoo enjoying the animals.

All about Aubrie at 6 years old:

Favorite TV show: Barbie Life in the Dream house, Fancy Nancy and Muppet babies
Thing that I am best at: Coloring
If I could change my name it would be: Unicorn
Favorite Color: Pink, Red, and White
Favorite Toy: LOL dolls
When I grow up I want to be: a teacher
I love to take my pink butterfly blanket to bed
My favorite movie: Sleeping Beauty and Barbie Adventures
Favorite Time of the year: Winter because Santa brings us toys
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese and eating at the 'grape' place aka Olive Garden
Favorite Animal: Zebra
Favorite Sport: Soccer and swimming
Best Friends: Charlee, Brexlee, and Gabe/Maddie at school

Other funny things about Aubrie:

-She lost 2 bottom teeth
- She says funny things like: That soccer ball is "out of bounce"
- Loves waking up and cuddling with Millie and the other cats
- Is a good helper and is always wanting to share her treats with Brynnley
- Loves doing art projects

Birthday Party:

After the first week of school, Aubrie was awarded by her school with the Principle's Pride Award. She was given the award by her teacher for listening and helping others to listen and follow the rules.