So I missed a day...

Ok, I didn't blog yesterday. That's the first time I missed since I started blogging. Hmmm...you would think I was partying or something. 

Nope, no such luck. Just didn't blog & worked on Christmas decorations. And didn't even realize that I forgot! 

And spent today at work cuddling with a cute baby. :) I do have the best job ever. 

And made it home just after kickoff, so I'm enjoying the Broncos game! 

I can't party it up or anything, gotta work tomorrow. 

I just tucked in Maddie, & now I'm going to get back to my Game! Goodnight friends!

Still trying to figure out the blog :)

Ok, I still haven't tried to access the blog from a computer so that I can add a new one, :)

I had a great day...went & did family pics with an amazing photographer. Then went to dinner with Payton at Chuys. Yum yum... Creamy jalapeño :) 

And just got home. Two Mexican martinis later & I am ready to crash out, lol.

Sorry that I don't have much to say. We worked on the Christmas tree a little more, but mostly were just happy that cousin Payton was here. 

So goodnight my friends! Sleep tight! 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

It was a great day with family & great food! ;) 

I am very thankful for my life & the incredible family that I am a part of. 

We came home afterwards and put up the Christmas tree. Maddie has been begging for weeks, but I told her we had to wait til Thanksgiving was over. 

Here is my newest ornament... It was a present from a super sweet friend for my birthday! Thanks Stef! Love you! 

Go Broncos! 

It's awesome...right? :) 

That's all I've got for today. My tummy & my heart are overflowing with thankfulness. 

Goodnight friends!

Thanksgiving Eve

Three days in a row for a NICU nurse is brutal on the hands. Especially during cold weather. I am ready for a couple days off to relax with family. And let my poor red, cracked hands heal. 

And eat lots of turkey :) 

Maddie & I are about to read a bedtime story...so, goodnight friends!

Hmmm

210 days ago I started a blog...and damnit, now I don't remember how to create a new one! :) lol

So, I guess I'll try again tomorrow. I want to thank everyone for the well wishes & encouragement today & my sweet gifts from Dr. Hunt. She really rocks! :)

It was a great day #1 post TB meds. 

Unfortunately it is only day 2 of 3 & my supervisor worked me to the bone today ;)

J/k, but I am seriously tired & need to call it a night soon. 

But first...have you all see the new "Jurassic World" movie trailer? It looks awesome! I had no idea they were making another movie. I think I may have to see it! 

And with that I will wish you all a goodnight! Thank you all for being my rock/mountain :) 

Goodnight friends!

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This is my very last dose of Rifampin! WooHoo!! :) It is almost surreal...this is the end of this 209 day ordeal (well actually it was longer but this is just the med part that the numbers are counting) 

I have an appt next week with my dept of health nurse to get my fancy-schmancy card! :) I think I may need a t-shirt ;)

I am so glad this is finished. I am thankful that the TB exposure was discovered and that I was able to do the meds before I became active & infected others. I would have felt terrible if that had happened. Everything happens for a reason, or so I am told. I guess I'll never know how I was exposed or where. But I hope that whoever exposed me is alive & well & medicated. :) 

I just finished reading a Dr.Seus book to Maddie before bed, so please don't mind me if my sentences don't sound right or run together. My head is still spinning with all the rhymes. 

I had a good day at work with an awesome coworker...and some pretty cute babies :) I am tired & ready to hit the sack now. And today was just the 1st day of 3. How do I do this to myself? Good question. I see Starbucks in my not to distant future...let's say 9 hrs from now. But right now it's time for some shut eye! 

Fear not my friends... I will continue to bore you with stories even though this is done. As soon as I come up with a name for my new blog I will write under it...otherwise I will continue writing on this one.

Any suggestions for names? :) 

Goodnight friends! Thank you for 209 nights of likes & comments! They have helped me tremendously. 

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1 more day!! 

And it's Football Sunday! 

Man alive!! The Denver game really really tried my patience & sanity! Lol

So what happened to the Denver defense? I guess they forgot they had a real game tonight? 

I'm just glad that the Broncos won. I think my poor Sadie-girl was nervous with my yelling at the TV. Thankfully Maddie was outside with Daddy. 

I made a pork roast that slow-cooked in the oven all day, and also some homemade bread, along with the fixings. So we are all stuffed, good practice run for Thanksgiving. :)

I guess my Rifampin is wanting to leave a lasting impression...I've had a bad headache today. Yuck. Or it's allergies, it hurts too much to overthink it, so I'll just blame the Rifampin. Sounds like a plan.

Well  I'm gonna watch "Peyton's brother" (as per Maddie) play the Cowgirls & try to ignore this headache. 

Goodnight Friends!

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2 more days!!! :) 

Another rainy -blah kinda day. Glad I was at work for it. And I was busy :) 

I had some good conversations today with great co-workers & John & Maddie came by for a visit. :) overall it was a great day.

Watching Madagascar with the fam now. 

Not much to say though, just ready to go to bed. So, get to bed & get your beauty rest! Tomorrow is Football Sunday!!

Goodnight!

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3 more days!! :) 

It was a super long day at work today, and I am beat.

I don't really have much to say...I guess I'm too tired to think. :) 

The rain was crazy on the way home, and I could barely drive 25-30mph on 29 because it was coming down so hard & there was so much water on the road. So, I white-knuckled it & it was a longer trip than normal, that's prob what tired me out. 

Well, anyways, I  am cuddled up with Maddie watching Curious George. Daddy is prob about to join us so I'll finish up here. Goodnight friends! Stay dry & sleep tight!

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Four more days peeps! :) Four! 

And my follow up with my dept of health nurse is Dec 2. It should be my last appt with her, and I will get my handy-dandy card that says No More TB tests for me! 

Woo hoo! 

Today has been busy busy... Including a trip to the library to get the new Stephen King book! :) I got three more audio books also for the car, seeing as how I'm working 5 out of the next 6 days. So, I'll be in the car a lot. And won't be able to go back to the library until after I get back from Colorado! Speaking of which...we will be heading up there soon! Maddie is ready for some snow! And I am ready for some Laughing Lab!! 

And for the record, we are not going up there just so I can stalk Peyton.... I promise! :) So all my friends can stop saying that. 

It has also been a frustrating day. Sometimes it feels like people have no respect for others time & effort. My time off is mine...and precious & few. I feel like these last few days have been a blur & that there wasn't really any time off. And it's time to work again. I have to say that I  love my work. I just love my family time more. 

Ok, end of rant. 

Maddie had a pad & paper & had "a few questions to ask me" lol.

She was super cute, acting like a little reporter. 

Speaking of my little reporter, she is out of the bath & ready for some of my time before bed. So, goodnight friends! Sleep tight!

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5 more days peeps!! :) I'm so excited! I want to feel normal again! 

And, I survived my mammogram :) 

I was a couple minutes late, but to be fair, I had no idea it was a huge building (with little to no signs) and not in the suite # that was listed on their website. And I had to wait for 5 minutes to be checked in. So, I checked in at 8:26 and the lady gave me a hard time, saying it was sched for 8:20 & I was supposed to be 10 minutes early for ppw. Yea, yea... I know, I wanted to say, but I did point out that there directions were crappy. She said she was sorry that they didn't explain better on the phone, but I was now late, so I had to wait for them to fit me in. So, I try to be cool about it & sit & read a book on my phone. They called me back at 9:15. I was pretty frustrated inside, but the lady who took me & back was so sweet I just dropped it. 

And she took such good care of me & talked me through the whole process that it was over before I knew it, lol. And it wasn't bad at all. Uncomfortable, yes... But not bad. So, thanks to all my sweet friends for the encouragement. :)

And it seems it's time to tuck in my princess...so I will wish everyone a Happy Manning Wednesday & Goodnight! 

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I love a day off. :) No matter how busy I am during it. It is nice to not have to wake up at 4:40. 

Poor John took most of the day off, he's not feeling his best. But he is resting well & trying to recover. :) he doesn't do well with just resting, lol. That man isn't happy unless he's working on something and busy. 

Maddie's cough is better, I only heard her cough twice tonight. Cross your fingers! 

I have a fun milestone tomorrow morning....not really :/

My first mammogram is sched for tomorrow. I'm not a wuss, but not looking forward to it, lol. 

So, that about all that's on my mind today. Well, let's just say that's all I can put on here. :) 

Goodnight friends! 6 more days!!

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Well, it's been a long day. I just got home late from work, about an hour overdue. I missed tucking in my baby girl. :(

Oh well. 

John is sick now & not feeling so hot. 

So he is in bed too. My Sadie-girl was the only one waiting up for me. She sure has a cute wagging butt though, and is happy to see me. :) Dogs rule. 

Closing in on the last week of meds! I'm getting excited about that. But I'm too tired to really write about it right now. 

I'm gonna join the rest of my fam. Goodnight friends!

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Really wish I could say "yay Broncos" :( 

I guess I should be glad I didn't see the game. Oh well, what can you do? Nobody is great all the time. Hopefully they will be better next week. 

It was a good workday for me :) and tomorrow is another one. I hope the drive in is ok. It was cold & very windy with icy rain on the way home. It's supposed to get colder, was already below freezing when I got home. And everyone knows that most Texans can not drive worth  a damn when there is the slightest hint of winter weather. 

Maddie has had a good day, that's what John tells me anyway. She is tucked in & ready to go back to school. She still has the nasty cough, but I have a feeling that it won't be going away for a while. 

I guess it's about time for me to hit the hay. Goodnight friends!

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Wow...I have written something every night for 200 days. Again I say, wow. Just 9 more days, and I'll be finished with the Rifampin!! :) yahoo!

I really dislike the cold weather, especially when I'm stuck inside for 3 days straight with a sick girl who just wants to go outside & play. Don't get me wrong, I did bundle her up each day & let her go play for a few minutes, but not for very long since she is still coughing (a very nasty sounding cough). I think she is going a little crazy. No fever today (yay), but the cough seems to be worse. I switched from the Mucinex Cold to Dimetapp today. Maybe it will help. This cough needs to get better, because this little girl is going to school on Monday! 

Tomorrow is a work day. I hate working weekends, even more so when I'm worried about Maddie. But I am sure a break is needed. 

Tomorrow is also Football Sunday! Yay! The sad news is there is absolutely no way I will be able to watch my Broncos, the Texans & Cowgirls will both have their games at the same time on CBS. :( boo

I missed last week too! 

I wonder if the NFL app will work right tomorrow, if so I might be able to watch some of it. Otherwise I will just be watching the drives & hitting refresh on my phone, lol.

Allright folks, old better head to bed soon. Goodnight friends!

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Today was chicken day. I picked up 120 lbs of chicken breasts...delivered 40 lbs to my sis & came back home to package my 80 lbs. and rearrange the deep freezer... Which is in the garage & the garage was already 40some-odd degrees. Lol! My fingers still feel cold. But it is all finished, and I made chicken & rice soup with rolls for dinner, so that warmed me up. :)

Little Miss Maddie Moo decided to wake up at 0200....and would not go back to sleep. After pleading with her for a while, I finally gave in at 0400 & turned on the Disney Jr channel. I was so tired & needed some sleep, even if she didn't think she did. So, as you would expect, she has been a fuss pot this afternoon. I pray that she sleeps tonight...I'm pretty cranky myself, lol. 

Her cough is still pretty yucky, but no fevers today. Cross those fingers that we are getting over the hump. 

I am trying to talk her into sleep soon. I am ready for my bed. 

My Rifampin days are numbered & the end is coming fast! Yay! I'm ready to feel somewhat normal! 

Allright then, sweet dreams you guys! 

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Sick kid day at home...fun times. Not to mention it was freezing pretty much all day. Of course I wouldn't let her go outside at all, so she wasn't very happy with me. She doesn't quite understand being sick & it being too cold outside. 

She told me today that she "hates having fevers" 

Lol... Me too, honey! She still sounds pretty junky & is feverish. But she was in good spirits for most of the day. And then Daddy went to the store on his way home & brought some "sticky bagels" so he is her favorite person right now. :) 

I'm just trying to get her to take in lots of fluids & giving her mucinex to get rid of the junk. She obviously won't be going to school tomorrow, so it will be another sick day. 

And tomorrow is already going to be busy...it is a Zaycon pickup day. I've got to process & package 80 lbs of chicken breasts...and take an extra case of 40 lbs to my sister. :) woo hoo! I'm just glad I'm about to have chicken again, I really wanted to make chicken & rice soup or chicken & dumplings today. It's on for tomorrow! 

Speaking of the cold weather...it is extremely too cold in Colorado right now. Ruth & Rich...can y'all do something about that before we come up? Lol

I think I might become a Popsicle if I'm in weather that cold. :) 

Ok guys, that's about it for today. I worked on my knitting skills (lmao) today...and that's all. So there's nothing new. 

Wishing everyone a warm goodnight & sweet dreams!

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It was just a matter of time.... Come home from a busy work day with all kinds of ups & downs. And Maddie is cuddled up with daddy... And I knew something was wrong. 

I are some yummy chili that my talented hubby made... And then Maddie told me that she doesn't feel good & that she has a fever. And sure enough... 

101.9 

And then she asked me if she could go to bed early. That isn't normal. 

So, boo. A friend of mine has her son at the childrens hospital now...another just finished getting her daughter over a virus the last week. I do not want her to be sick! :(

Darn this crap going around! 

And with that I will turn in. I have a feeling I will be up a lot tonight. 

Goodnight. 

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Well, there is nothing like having a dentist appt on your day off :) 

Just kidding, I really love my dentist & the entire office. They have always taken care of me & always helped whenever I have had any pain. I had to kill some time waiting for my dentist appt though, so I decided to go shopping. 

Wow. 

It is already busy in stores at 10 am. I couldn't believe how busy. And the rudeness of people is unbelievable! This is why I hate shopping...you have to be around people! Lol. I'm so not a people person. (Shocking, I know) 

My Resting Bitchy Face was is full force today. 

And then I got to have lunch with my BFF! That made it all better. Especially since I haven't seen her in weeks. It's nice to just be comfortable in your own skin with someone. It was a short visit due to my appt, but I got to see her & her sweet girl. :) 

Fast forward to Maddie coming home & John tells me about his chat with her teacher. I guess this morning they went outside to play (on a wind advisory morning due to the front blowing in & it is ~42, lol) and Maddie was cold because the sun wasn't up and her jacket wasn't heavy enough. Oh hellfire! Now I'm feeling like a terrible mom cause I sent her to school in a fleece lined med-weight jacket... Instead of a huge parka or something...oh wait, that's right, we live in Texas! I'll be sure she is in a heavier  down coat tomorrow. Maybe they should have taken the hint & just took her inside if she was too cold to play. 

But I seriously don't buy that for a second, she was wanting to run around out back chasing the cat this afternoon without a heavy coat...or shoes lol. Not that I let her, I did make her come back in & bundle up & put on shoes other than my crocs. Her little motto is always "it's not too cold for me"  She's a stinker, lol. 

I am worried about her getting sick, she's had a mild cough & a ton of drainage the last couple days...but the cough has been worse tonight. And she seems to be losing her voice. Albuterol here we come. :(  She has been so well lately it's easy to forget about the asthma. I hope she pushes through this, my allergies have been bugging me too, so hopefully it will pass. Cross those fingers. 

Let's hope I don't end up with the "mommy of the year" award, lol. 

There is not much more to my day than that. I am ready to head to bed myself. Two days of work ahead of me. :) 

Goodnight friends! 

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Monday Night Football... Eh...no one especially interesting playing, but it's football, right? :) After working 12 hrs it's nice to come home & watch football. Oh wait, I have a child to get ready for bed, lol. Scratch that.

Well, my craziness forgetfulness was completely evident today. About 9 or 10 days ago I put all the recent mail in my work bag to take to work & pay bills during my lunch break. And completely forgot, every single day since. 

And there was something very important in that mail & I really felt like an ass when I saw that it has just been sitting in my bag, carried back & forth to work several times. I don't know how I can be so scatter-brained at times! I really hope I didn't screw something up with my forgetting. 

Oh & darn it, none of my bills are late, but close now, lol. Paying bills stinks. :) 

Onto another topic, do I really only have 14 days left?? I'm super excited about that! :) I'm sure that will start to become redundant these next two weeks. 

And that's about all that is on my mind right now. I am just gonna read until it's time to take my meds. Goodnight friends!

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Go Broncos! :) I guess no one thought the game warranted coverage so I didn't get to see it. And my NFL app kept jacking up & wouldn't show it either. Oh well. At least they won. 

Watching the Packers game now...Go Pack Go! 

My little cheesehead. 

Well, we got the greenhouse set up & moved all the portable plants into it. I harvested what I could of the peppers & tomatoes...

I know this cold front is coming this week...I hate to say goodbye to my plants, but the time has come. I'm hoping to be able to cover the smaller garden & keep the lettuce & onions growing well. 

My sweet hubby spent a lot of time running irrigation lines to the greenhouse and making a counter-height l-shaped table for in there. He's such a good guy. :) 

And, darn these allergies! It hit me late last night & darnit!! My throat and ears and mouth are all itchy, along with a sore throat. I don't know what blew in, but man it stinks. 

Health-wise that's all I can complain about. And that is a good thing. Allergies come & go...it's part of life down here.

Well it's about Maddie's bedtime. Need to get her tucked in & read to. Goodnight friends!

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16 more days... I am so ready to be finished with taking antibiotics! And the other meds needed to offset the abx side effects. The  end is near and I can see the light! :)

Had a fantastic dinner with family tonight! It was great & I was very happy to see everyone. And I got some pretty cool birthday presents! Thanks guys!! I love them all! 

Our little princess had all she could take tonight. She was out once we were in the car for 3 minutes & driving home, and didn't stir on the way in the house to bed. She is one tired puppy! But she really enjoyed dinner too! I'm sure she will be all smiles in the morning. 

I have to say that I am very blessed. I have an amazing family & great friends...and my life is looking pretty good from where I'm sitting. I don't know exactly how I got here, I'm just glad to be in a good place. 

And with that, I'm going to turn in myself. I hope everyone has a great night! Goodnight friends!

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Friday - day off! :) it was nice to not have to so anything or leave the house! But I have to work tomorrow...

Maddie has been bugging me for months to teach her how to knit. No matter how many times I tried to explain that I don't know how to knit... I only know how to crochet... It doesn't seem to matter, she never gets it, lol. So I bought a couple kits to teach myself & her to knit. Whew! Fun times around here. It only took about an hour for me to get down the whole "cast on" thing... And then trying to teach a 5 year old. What was I thinking!? I am determined to learn & to eventually teach her. I taught her to cast on & that's as far as we got today. I just balled up some yarn that isn't likely to be used... And she can play with it. And I want to just get my crochet hooks out & use one instead! Lol!  I guess I forgot that I'm a pretty crappy teacher. Poor kid. 

That is about the most fun that we had today. Not much else happened. We are just lounging around now & getting wound down for bedtime. 

I will say goodnight friends! Sleep tight!!

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Thursday night... And no Thursday night football for us. :( 

Oh well... It's not like it's a game we were looking forward to watching. 

It's been a partial day off for me, spent the afternoon grocery shopping & at home. Tomorrow will be a full day off & I am looking forward to it! 

Oh, I am super excited about my cucumbers! I cut these babies off the vine this afternoon! (I have them beside Maddie's glasses)

Maddie's eye dr appt went very well this morning. The dr is happy with the progress we are making with her "lazy eye" and we don't have to go back for a whole year! She will still wear her glasses & when we go back next year we will recheck her eyes & see where she is. How fantastic is that!?! Yay for good news! 

Well, that's about all I've got. I'm gonna finish her bedtime routine & tuck her in. 

Goodnight friends!

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Happy Manning Wednesday! Looking forward to a better game this week & a win for the Broncos! 

One more day at work....check. 

I only worked half the shift, so I went shopping this morning with Shannon first.  She drug me to Hobby Lobby, where I may have been overly excited about Christmas & the Christmas stuff being 50% off. We are going to have a beautiful Christmas in this house this year! And it won't be just because I will be able to drink wine whenever the hell I want either! :)

It was another dreary rainy day...blah. Yes, we need the rain, but I don't want rain & cold. That is just not cool in my book. 

Well, I got home later than normal & barely was able to tuck in Maddie. We have a follow up with ther eye dr in the morning. Cross your fingers! 

I'm gonna call it a night. Wishing everyone sweet Manning dreams!

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Good Evening! It has been another long, fun day at work & I am glad to be home. It has been such a dreary day down here...rainy & gloomy...Shan & I were both ready to go home at like 1500! 

But, we had to wait for night shift...the life of a nurse. 

I realized today that I never did a blog about the 2013 TB stats. I'm sure all my friends are eagerly waiting to read about that, but I'm just pooped out tonight. It is coming, before the end of my 20 more days!! 

I just put Maddie to bed & just need to let Sadie outside a last time tonight before calling it a night. 

I hope everyone has a safe day tomorrow...be careful on those wet roads! 

Goodnight friends!

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Monday night. 

Just a normal day around here, worked all day & then came home in time to tuck in Maddie. And then go to sleep & do it all over again tomorrow. 

And while I'm waiting to be able to take my meds I am gonna watch "Peyton's brother" play some ball. :) 

So I'm just gonna chill & do that. 

Goodnight friends!

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Goodbye lazy Sunday! 

It was a nice weekend, the only productive things I did today was working in the garden & repotting a few plants... Oh & cooking dinner, let's not forget that, lol. 

It was nice while it lasted, now I have to get ready for 3 in a row. Boo

And I have an apology to make to all the Broncos fans out there. It is plain to see that Peyton was feeling blue that he missed seeing me for my birthday...and the entire team must have picked up on that & felt sad for him. So I am sorry for the loss tonight. :( 

I guess you can't win them all, right?

Today is C's birthday! Third birthday in a row for this fam. The majical birthday weekend is ending. :( 

My only complaint is a headache since Saturday morning. But it hasn't been too bad. And I am sure I only have 22 days or so left of these headaches (at least I hope). 

And, if you can't tell, I didn't take my ADD med again today. Hence the different tangent of thought every other sentence. So just smile & nod & everything will be ok. :) I will be as close to normal as I ever am tomorrow morning. 

Goodnight to all my friends! Sleep tight!

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What a wonderfully happy birthday! Thank you everyone for the well wishes! :) 

I had a fantastic day with John & Maddie...pretty much didn't have to do anything except take a bubble bath. (Of course Maddie found me & had to join me after my 5 minutes alone, lol) Nice

Then met my sis & Payton for dinner. 

John bought be a beautiful sapphire necklace. :) As I said before, it's been a great day! I had so many Happy Birthday wishes on fb & by text. I feel very loved today. It is a very nice feeling. 

We are wrapping up the day watching Scooby Doo with Maddie! 

I am gonna turn off my electronics & have more family fun. And I've got to rest up for my cheering for the Broncos tomorrow! 

Goodnight Friends!