What we've been up to...

It's potty time! I thought this day would never come... the day when there are no more diapers in the Rhodes home! Nathan has probably been the easiest of my kids to potty train. (He was pretty much doing it by himself when I decided that he was ready, and I was just lazy) He has done so well and he loves to call anyone he can think of to tell them that "he peed in the potty". If you get one such phone call, act thrilled, because he is! He is growing up too fast. (sniffle)



Being towed up "little hill" with some friends.


Aaron looks so thrilled that I think he's cute eating his doughnut and want to take his picture. He is always making this funny smile when I take his picture.


Could you just eat this little face? I love this boy!

We have been trying to endure the rest of the winter (it is NOT my favorite season). We took the kids sledding up Little Hill a few weekends ago. I decided that they are a lot braver than me. I almost yelled profanity coming down the hill (at a ward event nonetheless) because I was so scared. I went down the hill one time and I was done. The kids had fun and thanks to Nate and Gary, they got toed up the hill every time. We had hot chocolate and doughnuts and it was a lot of fun.

A lot of people keep asking me how I am feeling so I figured it was about time for an update. I feel really good physically, and good most of the time emotionally. I am still trying to juice and eat really good although as time goes on, it's hard not to "fall off the wagon". Most sugar doesn't temp me and I have my Dove Dark chocolates to save the day when I do need something sweet. I have to admit that I am extremely confused as to exactly what I should eat. I have read several books and some of them completely contradict each other. Should I eat all RAW ?(almost impossible), should I be Vegan? (still hard, but easier), should I be vegetarian? (my husband says he's starving...), do I eat for my blood type and eat red meat? I am so LOST. I really need a nutritionist that can guide me but everyone has such different views. I guess I just have to go with what feels right to me and what makes me feel good. I just can't believe it's so hard to agree on what we should eat to be healthy. I know this much, the Standard American Diet is lacking... If you have any great, healthy recipes or any advice on the topic, please send it my way!

I am not due for another scan until the end of February or beginning of March. Although, I can't say I'm thrilled to expose my body to mass doses of radiation just to see what my cancer is up to anytime soon. I am still taking my herbal remedies and have even started exercising on my elliptical. (Not to lose weight, just to be healthy) I have chosen not to do the few drug options available for me at this time. I just do not feel good about it. I know this scares a lot of people and I can understand that. If I wasn't where I was, and felt the way I do, and a loved one of mine was in the same situation, it would scare me too. Just know that I feel guided in my choices and that I have faith that things are going to work out somehow. So there it is. I am just pressing forward and trying to do the best I can, which is all any of us can do. I really feel great and I think that surprises a lot of people. I will try to update again on this when I have any information or news.
We did get some good news last week when they caught the criminal that broke into our business. He had robbed another local restaurant too and now faces 2 felonies and is just a minor (16). I know I should be really mad at him, but I feel really sorry for him. It was a really stupid, selfish thing that he did and I hope he has learned something. He will have to pay restitution and so we will be able to get back what we lost. He even knew us and knew the situation with my health and "kind of" felt bad about it. He will regret saying that someday I'm sure. I just hope that maybe paying for what he did now will prevent him from doing something worse later. Anyway, his life is not fun at this time, but it's a little needed sunshine for us right now.