Miss Ally is getting married

My dear friend Allyson got engaged a few weeks ago. I had the honor of accompanying her to her first wedding dress store today. It was a small boutique owned by two very nice young women in Solana Beach/Del Mar. They closed the salon for her fitting and it was so fun. We both liked the first one she tried on. Of course you can't purchase the first wedding dress you see. Ally' Mom is coming to SD at the end of the month so they will continue forth with the shopping process.

Ally looked great in everything she tried on. I have posted pics of our favorite. Too bad the lighting isn't good because it doesn't show the details of the dress. Very elegant and Very Allyson. It will be funny if she ends up buying this dress.

New life at the barn

Dreamy had her foal last weekend. I haven't heard the details but I know that Kim was the midwife. The foal is a dun filly and looks to be as pretty as her Mom. Here are some Pics sent from Kim

Congrats to Dreamy and Silver (the daddy)!

Baby Name

I talked to Amy today and she is feeling great. Ray and she have finally agreed upon a name for their baby Boy.

Drum roll please...............

HENRY ALEXANDER HOLLIS

That is a name that suits a man as well as a boy. Only 3 1/2 months until I get to meet Henry in person.

Accelrys Sales conference

I spent the last 3 days at the annual Accelrys Sales conference. It was so wonderful to see all my friends and colleagues, most of which I hadn't seen in over a year. It was exciting to see all the changes that are happening at the company. There were many new faces and I got a chance to meet some of the new talent that has joined the company.

It was kind of a let down today when I woke up and was home alone for the day. I forgot how much it means to me to contribute and work towards a goal. I know I still have some recovery to do but I am looking forward to going back to work when the time is right.

Monique has a new owner

My dear horse Miss Mo has chosen a new person. It has been happening gradually over the last year and a 1/2. It became clear to me that she was no longer my horse back in Nov. when I went on a short trail ride before having my surgery. She gave me a weird vibe that she wasn't really interested in being ridden by me anymore. Many of you may know that my friend Kim has taken care of Mo during the time that I have been sick. Kim has given Mo a new job that Mo loves and excels at. She teaches Kim's young students to ride. She is so careful with the little ones and never takes a wrong step. It is so amazing to see these 50 lb kids riding around on a 1100 lb babysitter. It is a heart warming site.

So today I signed Mo's registration papers over to Kim. She was so touched that she shed a few tears. I had already shed my tears in private. We hugged each other tight knowing what a special equine soul we have shared and how happy the 3 of us found each other. I have known in the bottom of my heart that someday Mo would end up with Kim. Kim offers Mo a forever home with constant attention and love. What more could anyone ask for.

Derek is happy we are now a One Horse Family :-)

Pic of Kim an Mo last summer (Derek and I on the sidelines watching).

Capote and I are getting to know each other.....

Hopefully no more bad behavior on his part!

Results are stellar!!!!

My Mammogram, MRI and ultrasound all showed no problems. I felt like everything was going to be OK......but have thought that before and then been surprised. My surgeon said he didn't have to see me for an entire year. All the nurses were congratulating me. Apparently they were all holding their breaths as Dr. Hyde was reading my scans. Even though I complain about some of my doctors, the nurses that have taken care of me have been incredible, wonderful caring women. I have now made 2 milestones: 2 years cancer free from the colorectal cancer and 1 year cancer free from the breast cancer. I am getting stronger each week and look forward to resuming my life.