I have been enjoying pretty good quality of life this past week. It was nice to have a week off from my Xeloda pills. I was able to enjoy all the yummy food at Thanksgiving, and I really enjoyed visiting and spending time with family.
I went with my Mom and sisters to see the movie Twilight on Saturday, and we also went to lunch and did a little bit of shopping. It felt wonderful to have a normal day out with the girls.
Monday was Caleb's birthday. He is now 6. The day of his birthday we went down to Temple Square to see the Christmas Lights. Because it was a warm night, it was really crowded. I also was in a lot of pain after only walking a little bit. We are going to look into getting me a wheelchair so when we have activities like this, I will be able to more fully enjoy them. I just get so tired so fast, along with the pain, I think it is time to have one.
The lights were so beautiful, and it is always so wonderful to see the Salt Lake Temple where Dan & I were married. Dan dropped me and Caleb off at Temple Square, and then went to find a parking spot. Caleb & I had a tender moment discussing temples and how families can be together forever. I was so glad I had a chance to explain to him that if I die, that we will be able to be a forever family. Caleb is the one who expresses the most worry about me dying than all of my other kids. So, I really was grateful to maybe ease some of his fears and worries.
This is my girls with a couple of their cousins. This year all of my siblings and their kids were able to go. We were quite a big crowd. Every year, before going to see the lights, we all go eat pizza at Litza's Pizza. My parents started this tradition while my dad was going to school at U of U. It is something I look forward to, and love the reminders of the true meaning of Christmas. The beautiful nativity's and temple grounds really puts you in a good holiday spirit. Plus on the drive home, we stopped at Krispy Kreams and got some hot fresh donuts. YUM!
Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus was absolutely stunning in the reflecting pool in front of the temple.