I had a screening with a physical therapist today. Awesome huh? I am a little confused with what exactly is wrong with my shoulder. He was really excited about it though. He said he hadn't seen too many of these types of injuries. Whatever my injury is. Something about the nerve being impended and the arm being weak. He said there was way too much play in the socket of the shoulder and that I had probably torn the Rotator Cuff which is why my shoulder is so weak.

SO now I get to go to physical therapy twice a week for a while. I really hope this helps me to be able to function again. My shoulder is killing me from him pulling and twisting it today to see what is wrong. Blah Blah Blah.

Totally not what I thought I was going to be doing to treat it, but I'm excited. He laughed at me when I told him about seeing a chiropractor. HA. Chiropractors and Physical Therapists don't get along if you didn't know. Also, he thought it was ridiculous about me going to see a Neurologist. Hmm. Maybe Physical Therapists don't like Neurologists either. Nevertheless, I think I really am going to cancel the appointment with the Neurologist.

Welcome Spring!

Thursday morning, I awoke to Logan running in my room excitedly screaming "It's Frank! It's Frank!" and then running to the window to pull back the blinds and look outside. Sure enough, there he was on his riding mower, back from the winter break. As excited as he was to see him, I couldn't get Logan to go outside and talk to him and tell Frank he was glad he is back. I can't wait to see what unfolds this season in the Lawnmower Man Saga.

Phoebe has been sick. Phoebe has been sick for almost two months. The doctors bills are getting larger and larger. They thought it was Celiac Disease. All the symptoms were there, but they recently ruled that one out. I think she is starting to feel better and put on weight again, so maybe it was just a really long drawn-out virus? Who knows.

I can't wait to start regularly going to the park again! I am itching to get outside and get some exercise and sun! So glad it's Spring!

Recipe Sharing

I am not one for sharing recipes. Not that I don't want to share, but my recipes are not worthy of sharing. However, I came across this recipe and it would honestly be a shame not to share it. It is THAT good!

I would never buy a deep fryer, although I have entertained the idea. After thinking about my family's health I made the decision against it. We love fries, but they have to be just so. Not soggy, just crispy enough.These fries are so yummy. You'll never believe they are baked. Mmmmm. My mouth is watering...


WORLDS BEST BAKED FRIES

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into fries

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place Parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and potatoes into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag, then shake to coat the potatoes with the seasoning. Spread the potatoes over a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are to your desired crispiness. Half an hour or so?
   

Shoulder Pain {update}

I have an appointment with a neurologist. I don't know if I am going to keep it. I heard they are expensive. I think I may try a chiropractor. Don't think I'm weird. But what if it is just a pinched nerve. Can't chiropractors do something about that? I am feeling really confused.

I have pain in my shoulder (we call them "episodes" now since it is happening so often) probably 2-8 times a day. They aren't the huge awful kind, just little ones that still don't feel very good. When it gets bad I just take an Aleve and try to relax.....and get out the heating pad. (Hence the picture)

So what do you think? Should I see a chiropractor? Should I keep my appointment? Help me make this decision!!!

Photo shoot by Logan

These pictures were taken by Logan. He is a bit like the papparazzi, but that is how he is so lucky. Four pictures out of about 150. I think that is pretty good! lol!

Out on the farm