Monday, January 30, 2012

Start of another week.....

Here it is, Monday evening. That is always the calm before the storm. Therapy starts Tuesday at 9am, neurologist at 2:40, other appts Wednesday and Friday.....WHEW!  I have yet to complete The social security benefit forms for Kenna. They seem to be bigger than me I swear!

Keegan has been sick for the past 9 days but will finally be going back to school tomorrow!! :)  I can't wait for spring to get here......the warm sun and green grass will be a very welcome addition.




Tuesday, January 24, 2012

On top of Tuesday

Tuesday's Kenna's PT appt. Troy was able to bring her which let me do some things around the house....with Music ON! LOL.

McKenna also had an ENT dr's appt also which gave us the knowledge that her deviated septum(sustained in her collision) has no bearing on her migraines. Just more information.....

I've been asked why I named this blog Tidy Houses and Mountains. Well, in a nutshell, My husband Troy has a TBI sustained after having a stroke following his crainiotomy for his brain tumor and needed things very organized so that his days went smoother. Now that Kenna has one too, we live in a pretty tidy house. Their lives do NOT go well in chaos. As I  looked around our home and thought about the mountains we have climbed and are still climbing daily it just seemed  appropriate...Tidy Houses and Mountains. That sums up our lives!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Just another Saturday...

Thanks to my best friend Stacie I as able to stay home with Kenna while she took our boys to the Pinewood Derby. Both boys did fairly well but neither of them placed for the district finals.....mixed blessings there!

Lindsay is taking Ethan to Monster Jam tonight! What an opportunity for him as it's not up my alley as far as fun!  Thank You Loubird!

Here is a recipe for an easy, awesome Taco dish when you need something fast to put together.
Taco Bake

1 lb ground beef
1 lg can tomato soup
2 C salsa
2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 C milk
9 6" flour tortilla shells

Brown your ground beef and set aside. In lg bowl mix soup, salsa, 1 1/2 C cheese and ,milk.  Cut tortilla shells into 1" squares and add to mixture. Combine with hamburger and put in 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 50 min. Top with remaining cheese and bake 10 min. more. Enjoy!

Friday, January 20, 2012

TGIF!

Thank God it's Friday! That means we're done with appts for McKenna until next week. By the end of the week there's not much left for her but to lay down and relax. Our week included a new neuro-opthamologist appt., physical therapy and regular therapy. Nothing different news wise for Kenna's eyes, still suffering from photophobia and insufficient convergency. At least another year they say.

Her IMPACT test took everything out of her this time. Having 3 seizures in 20 minutes wasn't comforting, but she persevered on and finished it

Pinewood Derby is tomorrow for Ethan. His car still has no wheels...LOL. I'm sure we'll finish it last minute like everything else!!! Gotta laugh,better than crying :).