Goodbye 2008

That picture pretty much sums up 2008. It was a total roller coaster! What started out as the worst year of my life has ended up being the best. Sophie Marie is here with us---and I am totally in love/obsessed/can't stand to be away from her---and Joe proposed. I couldn't be happier!

Although the last 3 months of 2008 was great, I'm really excited to say goodbye to 2008. And I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way!

Here's to a wonderful 2009! Happy New Year!

Christmas #1

Joe got me new skis for Christmas! They are K2 Burnin' Luv's and they are AMAZING! I tested them out yesterday at Cyrstal. Yesterday was the first time I've been able to ski in a long time .Last year at this time I could hardly walk, let alone ski. It felt so good to be back up on the mountain! I was a little worried about my leg being weak, but it did just fine. I did get tired a lot faster than usual though. At one point I stopped to talk to Joe and I just fell down! My right leg is definitely weak. Hopefully skiing will help it get strong fast!

The weather at Crystal was perfect! Clear sky for the first part of the day with the perfect (in my opinion) amount of powder. I must admit I feel like I've been hit by a truck today though! I am SO sore! It feels good though.......I guess. That's what I'll keep telling myself! I got Joe a weekend ski trip to Bend and Mt. Bachelor for one of his presents, so I'm excited for that! I can hardly keep up with Joe anymore, but luckily he's patient and puts up me. :) Joe's mom and dad got me a Bose Wave Radio for Christmas. I'm so excited to get home and get it set-up! I've wanted one for so long and was totally surprised to get it.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! It's hard to believe it's already over---it came and went too fast. :( Joe and I ended up spending Christmas with his family this year since my sister was still in the hospital. It's was hard to be away from my family on Christmas, but it was easier knowing I wasn't missing out on anything. We decided to celebrate on New Year's Day instead so I'm looking forward to that.

We're leaving for home tonight. I'm so excited to get home and down to Vancouver to see Sophie!

Sophie Marie DeCarlo

I'm in love! Sophie Marie DeCarlo was born this morning at 1:53 AM. 6lbs 4oz---and a full head of black wavy hair! She's so precious! Congratulations to my sister and George. They are going to be amazing parents! I love you Sophie Marie!

More snow pics!

Ahhh...I'm so glad I'm an indoor kitty!

Joe went skiing at Crystal and all he brought me was this picture...
I don't think our house has ever seen this much snow!

Poor plants!

Where's the patio?!

Arctic Blast '08 killed our plant... :(

Arctic Blast '08!

It hasn't stopped snowing here all day! I'm up at my mom and dad's house waiting for Joe to get back to town. Last time he called he was in Chehalis and only going about 30 MPH so it might be awhile before he gets here! I went out to my car to leave so I'd be home when he got there, but I forgot that I'd have to get all the snow off of my car first. I get to park in the garage at home so I'm spoiled! I think I'll just have him come up here when he gets to town--and let him get all the snow off!

I can't remember the last time it snowed like this. I don't even think it snowed this much when I lived in Pullman! My mom and dad probably almost have 10 inches---Joe and I probably have about 6. I love it!

Happy 37th!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! Thanks for showing us how it's done and being such wonderful parents!!

We (mom, dad, Kim, George, Joe and I) usually all celebrate with mom and dad on their anniversary, but due to the crazy weather and Kim being on bed rest, this year was pretty low-key! I was able to get up their hill and have dinner with them tonight though. We'll just have to have a belated celebration when the roads are clear and there are 7 of us instead of 6!

Joe left tonight for Edgewood. I think he's crazy! He left our house at 4ish and he was just getting onto 512 at around 8:30. I didn't think it was worth going, but he didn't seem to think the freeway would be too bad. Right! I think he was just trying to convince himself it wouldn't be bad because he's so excited to go skiing at Crystal tomorrow with his cousin! Hopefully the roads to Crystal are clear.....I'm so worried about him! He started his "Christmas Vacation" today. He got off around 3 and he doesn't have to work again until the 28th!

No new Good Morning America updates. If the weather continues like this though, I know it wont be on. It may be on everywhere else in the country, but not here. It's the "Arctic Blast" breaking news 24/7!

Hope everyone is enjoying the snow!

Another false alarm!

Sorry to anyone who got up at the crack of dawn on this snowy Sunday morning to watch me on GMA! You know how it is when it snows in the Pacific Northwest---it's always breaking news! ABC was coverage about the big snow storm. Shouldn't we all know how to deal with snow?! We live in WASHINGTON!!

Anyway, it wasn't on here---I thought it just wasn't on because of the "breaking news" on KATU, but I just got an email from Nicole (the producer):

Our MRI story got replaced overnight by a weather report from New Hampshire. Apologies. This is the sort of thing that happens with news programs, not out of the ordinary. I will update everyone with a new airdate as soon as I can. Have a nice weekend.

A couple of people told my mom they saw the preview for the story on KOMO. It was just a description of the story and a picture of me. Weird!

I really did get interviewed! I promise!

It's snowing as I write this and it's gorgeous! The high tomorrow is only supposed to be 21! I love it!

Hope everyone has a good Sunday!

Another GMA Update

False alarm! I just found out it won't be on until Sunday morning. The producer said she'll give me another update tomorrow as to what part of the show it will be on. Reset your TiVo's!

Cancer-free!!

I had my 6-month check-up appointment with Dr. Nichols yesterday and he said everything looks "perfect." The best Christmas present ever! He wasn't sure about me skiing this year though so he emailed Dr. Heydon, the bone doctor at OHSU, to see what he thinks. It will be a big bummer if he says no skiing. Especially because (I think) Santa Joe bought me brand new skis for Christmas! :(

I'll see him again March 12. I'll be on a 3-month schedule for another 6 months or so and then I'll be every 4 months for a year, then 2 times a year until 5 years. I guess after that I'm considered cured!

Just wanted to share the exciting news! I'm still scheduled to be on GMA tomorrow morning as of now---I'll post again if it changes.

Happy Friday!

A wonderful day!

Joe and I went Christmas shopping together today! He had the day off so we took off for Portland as soon as I got off at 12. It was a perfect day for shopping. Not too crowded, good weather and successful shopping! We started out at Bridgeport Village then to NW 23rd and a quick stop at REI before heading home. It's so nice to be able to shop without having to go to the mall! I hate malls! Shopping today definitely got me into the Christmas spirit a little bit more. We had a blast! And it feels so good to finally have presents to wrap---I've been procrastinating so much this year! It's like I keep forgetting Christmas is just two weeks from tomorrow. It's happened so fast this year!

Anyway, the real reason for this post is to let everyone know that as of now, my story is scheduled to air on Good Morning America on Saturday. I'll post again if anything changes between now and then!

Hope everyone is having a good week. Think snow in Washington!! WE WANT TO GO SKIING!!!

P.S. No baby yet!

P.P.S. I have my 6-month appointment with Dr. Nichols tomorrow so keep your fingers crossed for me! Cancer-free is the way to be!

Baby DeCarlo

Baby DeCarlo might be here sooner than planned! My sisters due date isn't until January 15th, but she went into pre-term labor on Wednesday. She had to stay in the hospital while they gave her all kinds of stuff to try to stop it, but the doctor thinks it will happen before January. Maybe even before Christmas! My sister is home now but on bed rest. Everytime the phone rings I think it's happening. My bag is packed and I'm ready to go to Vancouver whenever we get the call. I'm so excited to be an auntie!!

By the way, still no word as to when I'll be on GMA. OJ was the breaking news this weekend. It might be months before my story airs! It's just a filler story. I'll be sure to let everyone know when I get a date though!

Subie's newest obsession....

He's obsessed with the tree again this year! We thought maybe it was just a kitten fad last year, but he's back at it again. If anyone knows how to keep cats out of trees, let me know! He climbed it last year and was able to sleep in it. However, last year he was also only 5 pounds. I'm pretty sure his manly 13 pound figure might bring the tree down this year if he attempts that again! :)