It's been an exceptional few weeks since I last blogged. Jon and I are on a second honeymoon since our trip to Mazama where we hiked, biked, and tubed down the Mazama river. As much as we missed Kelsey on his many summer adventures we enjoyed the opportunity to spend all this time alone together. Jon would even have dinner and a glass of wine ready for me when I got home from work! His cooking has actually improved a little bit :)

Our trip to Pennsylvania was wonderful. I enjoyed the opportunity to show Jon where I grew up and the time with my family. He kept saying, "Doc, this is Norman Rockwell meets Ozzie and Harriet!" So true!

Since we've been home we continue to work on the yard and house to get it ready for Levi and Ericka's wedding. This weekend we move Elizabeth from Cheney to Bellevue. I am sooo excited to have her closer to home! Kelsey is ready to start his Sophmore year in High School with try outs for the golf team on Wednesday. Next will be Staci and Octavio's wedding in California.

I have to admit, I am not looking forward to starting chemo again on September 18. I've so much enjoyed having my husband back. I'm savoring every moment we've had together and hoping that this is our last go around with chemotherapy. From where I sit Jon is even stronger going into this round of chemo then the first. Dr. Chue is also planning on giving Jon one week off after every four weeks. With any hope this series will be a bit easier and the ablation will take place in January. I continue to be amazed at Jon's strength and determination. The man has truly everything it takes to recover. Did I mention how happy he is to be alive???

NO NEWS IS STILL GOOD NEWS

Nothing much to report these days. Jon did go on a 4 day backpacking trip with the Bartran Family which he thoroughly enjoyed. He did mention that it felt like he walked 90 miles on his hike out instead of 9 :). His stomach is much better with his current supplement regime, he tires more easily than normal but still manages to get a fair amount of work done each day. I scheduled all of his upcoming chemos which will start again September 18. He will go through January at which time we will do another PET scan to see if he is a candidate for the ablation. Keep him(us) in your thoughts and prayers!

The First Anniversary

We had a fabulous time on our trip back to the Freestone. Our favorite part of the wedding was the entire lodge and weekend filled with all of our friends and family. It was a little weird when we arrived this time and were surrounded by strangers. We couldn't help but feel "what are all you people doing in our lodge and where are our loved ones??"

We mountain biked, did some sightseeing, went to an outdoor concert and floated inner tubes down the Methow River. The weather hot, sunny, and no forest fires this year. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our first year of marriage.

We had a pleasant surprise from Martin last night with a visit en route to Alaska. It's difficult for Jon to not be going along but he's taking it in stride. Jon is leaving Thursday for a backpacking trip with the Bartrans. I wish I could go along but someone around here has to work!

Kelsey is home for a few days before he flies to New York to visit my sister, Barbara. We meet him in Pennsylvania to celebrate my parents 50th with the Cunsolo side of the family. Elizabeth will be here this weekend for a job interview at the Bellevue Nordstoms and to finalize her apartment. Staci and Levi continue with wedding plans and everything is falling nicely into place. Tonya is hosting a bridal shower for Ericka on Saturday and it will be our first opportunity to meet her mom and sisters.

Jon is feeling good and getting stronger everyday. His only complaint is that a young, female track star from Sumner High kicked his ass running up Lakeland Hills today...not too bad for a guy who was supposed to be dead months ago.

He Really Does Dance

Jon doing "The Dip" with Lori Belinski