Pricilla's Last Dance

Tonight was probably Pricilla's last dance. She was terrible and should be the next to go. I also thought Marissa, Marlee and Shannon were just average so I guess there could be room for an upset, but I think Pricilla will go.

Mario and Karina started the show and were very good. Karina's costume was almost nothing, and she looked amazing. Her abs are to die for. She also went about three shades darker on the spray tan tonight, but still looked amazing.

Kristi was fabulous once again. It is amazing how she performs even when she is out of her element like she was tonight.

Jason and Edyta were very good as well, although Jason would have received 10s if he would have not worn a sweater to dance in. Are you kidding me? A sweater with that body? Bad wardrobe choice by him tonight. Andrew also thought Edyta had too many clothes on, although he noticed that her white outfit was see through when she finally danced so that appeased him.

I really think Shannon is not very good. She is so tall and lanky that she is extremely awkward. I still think there is something going on between her and Derek. Entertainment Tonight thinks that too. Hmmmm.

Christian was fine. I still do not like him.

That is the update for tonight. We will see what happens tomorrow.

Gotta "go, go, go,"
Reagan's mom

Adam Has to Go!

Last night's episode of Dancing With The Stars was really good. Everyone (except Adam) did a good or great job and there were a number of excellent performances last night - including five 10s given by the judges.

Leading the way were Jason and Edyta. Although Jason stumbled, I thought it was beautiful. Edyta was absolutely stunning and Jason looked incredible. They were fantastic. Jason might not be the best dancer, but he and Edyta make a really stunning couple and they are awesome to watch.

Kristi was excellent again as well. She is still the one to beat as she does not have any flaws. I am waiting for a dance to really trip her up, but so far she has been great. Note: Hockey-playing husband Bret Hedican was in the crowd now that the Hurricanes missed the playoffs.

Cheryl and Christian were also very good (he does keep improving although he still bugs me) and Shannon and Derek were good too. I think there is something going on between Shannon and Derek. There was a moment at the end of their waltz where it looked like they were about to passionately kiss each other, but then they caught themselves just in time. Interesting.... Also, I thought it was interesting when they showed the opening of Cheryl's dance studio, the first guest they showed at the party was none other than Drew Lachey. That certainly will not stop of the rumors of their alledged affair. Hmmmmm. Probably should have kept him out of it.

Pricilla was pretty, Marlee was beautiful. Marissa was much better, but still not great and Mario and Kareena were fine - not great. Actually they have taken a few steps back and might leave earlier than I thought.

That leaves Adam. He was terrible and hardly danced. The unicycle at the beginning was cool, but you can tell they both just want it to be over. I think Adam finally buried himself with his off-color joke about the vaseline and the Kristi Yamaguchi eyes. No one knew how to react and it was probably better that no one reacted at all. To prevent further embarassment to the show and potential lawsuits, Adam will meet his maker tonight and he can go on and promote his movie. Julianne will be relieved as you can see how uncomfortable she is around him. It is just time for it to end.

Gotta "go, go, go"
Reagan's mom

The Stanley Cup Resides At The Mushetts

Yes, it is true. The Stanley Cup of AHA Beginner Hockey (or at least this crazy bobblehead doll trophy) resides at the Mushetts, as Andrew and his Chaos teammates won the championship last night 7-5.

After falling behind 3-0, Chaos got on the board with a goal by none other than Andrew - a shorthanded goal at that - to rally the troops who looked to be down and out to a much tougher opponent (supposedly they have two ringers on their team). After giving up another goal to the Vipers (they just sound mean don't they), Chaos outscored them 6-1 in claiming the title.

The real story of the game though was the Vipers only had 11 skaters. Then their best player (one of the ringers) broke his skate and did not have a replacement pair of skates (another lesson for all you beginning hockey players). I guess they were pretty tired by the end of the game and Chaos took advantage.

Andrew finished the game with a goal and two assists and his centerman had three goals and two assists so Andrew was at least +5. I did not ask how many goals he was on the ice for, so we will just say he was a +5.

I am sure he will be autographing merchandise and selling a commemorative magazine for $19.99 celebrating their big season.

Gotta "go, go, go"
Reagan's mom (wife of the AHA Beginning Hockey Stanley Cup Champions)

Reagan's Gone Postal!

Here are some cute photos of Reagan from daycare yesterday. She is really liking her new daycare so that makes us feel so much better. I think Marcy and Gary really like her too. Enjoy.

Gotta "go, go, go,"
Reagan's mom

Don't Forget About Corby

I feel bad about posting a family photo and not including Corby so here is an update on him. He is still the same. Big and fat (about 140 pounds or so now), suffering from big, black dog syndrome and getting in trouble. In case you do not know what big, black dog syndrome is, it refers to the discrimination that big, black dogs face because people are automatically scared of them. They are always the last dogs to be adopted and people appraoch them and treat them differently. You can read about it in People Magazine (and you thought I did not learn anything reading that.

I cannot wait until we can get him outside and running around again. Andrew does a really good job of walking him in the winter, but we need to get him on a training program. He is just toooooooo big.

Anyway, this is a photo of him at daycare. Yes, he goes to daycare once a week. He has been banned from the pool because he gets too crazy and the people cannot control him, but overall, it is a really good thing for him and tires him out for about a day and a half. Can you believe he fit under this table?

Gotta "go, go, go,"
Reagan's mom

Steve Guttenberg Is Gone

No surprise the Steve Guttenberg is gone, although I thought he was charming in his own way. Marissa better bring something next week or she will be the next to go.

Here is a new Mushett Family photo that I thought was cute. This was taken at a Minnesota Swarm lacrosse game. When we got there, Reagan said "Hockey, mama." I replied, "Well, kind of." She had a good time and got to say "Goaaaaaaaaal" a lot as the score was 13-7.

Another update...Reagan is doing great at her new daycare and looks to have finally transitioned. She gets excited about seeing Marcy and Gary and looks forward to when they can go outside and make snow angels. She has also learned how to use the mouse on their computer and is learning all of her letters and playing "Peek a Boo" where she gets to feed a dog lots of food.

Gotta "go, go, go"
Reagan's mom

Dancing With The Stars Week 3

I am not sure my predicted order of finish is going to hold true tonight as I said Adam Carolla would be the next to go. Although he was not great, he was certainly better than the previous two weeks and his jokes after he danced were hilarious. That, and being partnered with Julianne, should save him, but I guess you never know.

If I was a betting woman, Hairspray girl Marissa would have to be the one to go tonight. She was so boring. I agreed with the judges that Tony's chorography was terrible and that he might be selling her short, but then again, I really haven't seen much talent with her which is strange considering she is a broadway actress and danced all the time in Hairspray. Her tears and pitiful pleas just might save her, but I am thinking no and that she is going to be the next to go tonight.

Otherwise, I thought the judges were right on most of the night. Kristi showed once again why she is going to win. Pricilla was the second best dancer last night. She has really surprised me with her grace and ability. Mario and Jason were good - not great. Marlee was also good - but not great. Steve and Christian were better - although Christian still bothers me as he looks like an out-of-control lion. The one person I did not agree with the judges on was Shannon - she was good, but also looked really stiff and her dancing was somewhat forced. I would have probably given her a 7 rather than the 8s and 9s she received. But like she said, it is hard to move those long legs doing the Jive and Derek did a great job with the chorography.

We will see what happens, but I think Hairspray girl is gone.

Gotta "go, go, go,"
Reagan's mom

p.s. - I am back at work although I am still pretty sick. The drugs are starting to kick in though. Whew!