What a Difference A Year Makes....

Last year, one of the last things we did as a family before I found something wrong, and was diagnosed, was take the el downtown to Field's to see the Flower Show.  It was a beautiful day and we then went to Millenium Park to let the kids run around in the grass.  I remember feeling so tired, and not really myself.  I also really wanted a nice picture of me and the kids, and of course the kids weren't too cooperative.  Here is a picture from that day....

Today, we went again, and this time we also had lunch in the Walnut Room.  The kids love the "el" train ride, and I always like to go to the State Street Fields. (ok, so I know it's now called Macy's, but I don't like the name change.  That location will always be Marshall Field's).  Here are some pictures from today.

It was really pretty.  I also wanted to mention that I completed the first week of radiation.  So far, so good.  The techs are super nice, the drive is short, and finally, they gave me a parking pass so I don't have to pay $5 every time I set foot on the Loyola campus.  This first week was a little rough since the treatment time was 8:45, but now it has switched to 9:30, so I shall have an easier time getting the kids to school and then going to treatment.  No side effects yet.  I am trying to rest every day, so that I don't get too tired, and hopefully can keep the fatigue at bay, but we shall see!  Feeling better, looking forward to spring and my eyebrows are coming back to the point where they almost need waxing!  What more could I ask for?!?!?!