Colin Update

A lot of people have been asking me how Colin was doing so I thought I would update everyone here. He is doing great. He's in way less pain, he doesn't even need to take pain medication anymore unless he has done more than he should. He is back in school for two- three classes a day. He hates his wheelchair so much but I still think he needs it for school. He never uses it in the house anymore, he uses his crutches and can get around without help.
Here are some pictures of him and Brooke. She loves having him home to hang out with. I on the other hand am ready for life to get back to normal.



Brooke looks like Auntie Erin to me in this picture. Do you see it?

Kids Say The Funniest Things

We were asking Brooke the usual 2 year old questions like
"What does a cow say?" moo
"What does a dog say?" woof woof...
Then we asked her what does Daddy say and her response was "son of a bitch".
After we cracked up we asked her "What does Mommy do?" She said "clean the clothes and my butt, just kidding".
Fricking kids!

Playoffs

Colin's team made the playoffs and are now going to the state championship. Obviously he can't play anymore this season but he was able to get to the game and act as the Captain and go out to the middle of the field and start the game in his wheelchair. If you look real close you can see him being pushed by his friend Adam.




Brendans' team went to the Mighty Mites Super Bowl and they came in 5th place. Brendan played like a madman and had his best game yet!
If I have my choice, flag football next year...

Erin's Tag

Open your photo program and choose the 6th file and then the 6th picture and see what you get. This is what I got.

I think this was a day when Kelsey was babysitting. As usual I found a bunch of pictures of them on my camera acting crazy.

Cute one Erin!

Brooke's Market Basket Walk

Brooke is so shy in front of people but as soon as she's home she comes out of her shell. This summer this was the "Kelsey Walk" but now it's the "Market Basket Walk". She is a little shit!

Paint

Maybe I'm giving too much attention to Colin?
I didn't think watercolors could even give this much color...

Bedrest

Colin broke his pelvis during a football game on Sunday. He is in a lot of pain but is in good spirits. The poor kid is on bedrest for weeks, maybe months. We'll find out more details on Friday after we see the sports medicine people.
I know I said I was bored being home with just Brooke in the afternoons and that I was looking for something to do. This isn't what I meant...

(Kelsey did something funky to his hair)
I don't think he thought his first set of wheels would be these ones.

A bunch of kids came by today after school to say hello and brought him a card and a new video game. A couple of his friends stayed and played and hung out.I think he's just happy to talk to someone besides me.
We're praying for a quick recovery. Hopefully he'll be back to school in a couple of weeks. He'll be rocking a wheel chair for school but, it's much safer than trying to do crutches.

Happy Birthday Emma!

Finish The Sentence

My ex...probably in jail.

Maybe I should...finally drop about 20 lbs and be happy once and for all

I love...food (see above~haha)

People would say that I'm...neurotic.

I don't understand...why people are such busy bodies.

When I wake up in the morning...I start and don't stop until bedtime.

I lost...Billy's keys in the garage months ago and I am still looking for them. Where the hell did they go?

Life is full of...stress!

My past is...what makes me me. And I like me.

I get annoyed when...people are rude.

Parties are...stressful

I wish...my brother was still w/ us

Dogs...are cute but don't touch me please.

Cats...could become extinct and I would be fine.

Tomorrow...cleaning the shed:(

I have low tolerance...for snooty housewives.

If I had a million dollars...I'd pay off all my debt.

I'm totally terrified.. mice.

Congratulations Andrew& Sarah

What a fun wedding! Best of luck Andrew and Sarah!

Questions People Never Ask

When's the last time you ran?
Yesterday

What are you dreading right now?
Parent Night tonight at kid's school, have to put make-up on and pants that button.

Who last grabbed your ass?
Billy, he's always groping me.

Do you eat raw cookie dough?
No, never. Too sweet!

Have you ever kicked a vending machine?
NO, I don't really have anger issues like that.

How do you eat oreos?
I don't really like them too much. I would remove the cream filling. I only like the cookie part.

Are you cocky?
No, too neurotic to be cocky.

Could you live without a computer?
NO

Do you wear your shoes in the house?
Yes, always something on my feet. If not shoes definilty old lady slippers.Even in the summer.

Who or what sleeps with you?
Billy, a kid or two.

At what age did you find out that Santa wasn't real?
I don't remember???

How many phones, house phones and cell phones are in your house?
5 phones, 4 cellphones

What do you do when you're sad?
cry alone, a good quick cry can do wonders for stress.

Who would you call first if you won the lottery?
my boss to quit!haha!

What jewelry are you wearing?
Wedding ring, mother's ring and earrings that I never take out.

What's the first thing you do when you get online?
check my email

How do most people spell your name?
Mary easy... Shaughnessy 9 million ways. You should hear people try to say it.

Where do you work?
Salon 72

What are you doing tomorrow?
Andrew's wedding! I am really looking forward to it. A few drinks and a good meal.I haven't been to a wedding in so long.

Is Justin Timberlake becoming the next Michael Jackson?
I hope not the diddler part. He is gorgeous and so talented in every way though!

Favorite name for a girl?
Brooke

Favorite name for a boy?
Colin

When was the last time you left your house?
Just got home from a bunch of errands.

Do you return your cart?
Sometimes, it's a hard thing do you leave the kids in the car??? If I'm close I will.

Would you survive in prison?
No, I would cry every day!Maybe I would lose weight though.

If all of your friends were going on a road trip, who would most likely overpack?
I actually think it would be Erin. She would pack food and cooking supplies for an army.

Do you know anyone with the same name as you?
No. I never really meet any Mary's as common as it is. Maybe if I hung at nursing homes I would.

What's the last thing you purchased?
groceries

Do your siblings ever pay for stuff for you?
YES! We get each other.

What brand are your pants right now?
Old Navy Jeans.

What irritates you most on the internet?
Viruses. What's wrong with people that they would spend their time doing that to other people!

Do you own expensive perfume/cologne?
Yes, I wear it once a year though.

Do you get your hair cut every month?
Sometimes. I guess every 6 weeks.

Do you go online everyday?
YES!!!

Come on, you know the drill...have some Fall Fun! xoxo

Daisy Mouse Soap Blog

Check out my sister-in-laws company from my blog list. It's called Daisy Mouse Soap.

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She has amazing products! They are all homemade. They make awesome Christmas gifts!

Playdough

These are from last week but I had to get that picture of the pig out of here. The pork chops didn't sit so well in my stomach... I know I'm setting myself up for the wrath of Katie!

Autumn Pork Chops

I usually wouldn't normally post a recipe but Jody C. gave this to me and it sounds so good!

Autumn Pork Chops

4 pork chops 3 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
4 Tbsp. butter, divided 2 tsp. cinnamon
2 red apples, cored and halved

Arrange pork chops in a 13"x9" baking pan, spread one Tbsp. of butter on top of each pork chop. Lay one apple half cut -side down on each pork chop, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until pork chops centers are no longer pink.


Katie is going to have a blast with this posting!