Getting Our Licks In!
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MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Hi gang! I'm back home and starting to feel normal again. This trip just wore me out but I didn't feel it until yesterday which was a 13 hour travel day. Ick! When I finally fell asleep last night in my own bed, I slept like a rock. My body and mind were a bit out of step this morning but I'm starting to feel like I remember who I am and what my normal routine is. The trip out to California was well worth it though. Got alot of good information and felt privileged to see just a small sample of what our Marines do when they deploy. Truly amazing and inspiring. In a little bit Ripken and I will go exercise. I will do total body trisets for upper body and he most likely will get his licks in.
Janie: I was tempted to do yoga max today but I haven't lifted any weights all week so I'm opting for the weight workout.
Laura: it sounds like you are one sick lady. I know it's hard for moms to stop and get well, but I think that is what you need to do. I imagine that you have a busy week coming up with Thanksgiving next week--you don't want to be totally down and out. I hope you can find some time to get some rest.
Feels good to be back home! It was only a few days, but I've missed you guys.
Michelle
Janie: I was tempted to do yoga max today but I haven't lifted any weights all week so I'm opting for the weight workout.
Laura: it sounds like you are one sick lady. I know it's hard for moms to stop and get well, but I think that is what you need to do. I imagine that you have a busy week coming up with Thanksgiving next week--you don't want to be totally down and out. I hope you can find some time to get some rest.
Feels good to be back home! It was only a few days, but I've missed you guys.
Michelle
janiejoey
Cathlete
OMG! I truly thought I posted last night. I did another maxclean and in the middle of crocheting a rug for my bedroom at the beach house. I'm liking it. Hot tubed today and started reading "The Hunger Games" series. Sadly it's upsetting, already crying and I'm not even on the 3rd chapter yet. But, I can't seem to put it down. It draws you in like no other book has. It's fiction and in the future, but, it could very well be ours (the human race) future. 
Well, that's entertainment for ya. I bet they will have a movie about it very soon.
Michelle, I've missed you too! Euwe, 13 hours, that's a loooooonnnnng time. Glad you accomplished what you wanted on the trip. Wished you could have hugged the Marines for me. They are doing such a great job. But then again, they always have.
Later alligators,
Janie
Well, that's entertainment for ya. I bet they will have a movie about it very soon.Michelle, I've missed you too!
Euwe, 13 hours, that's a loooooonnnnng time. Glad you accomplished what you wanted on the trip. Wished you could have hugged the Marines for me. They are doing such a great job. But then again, they always have. Later alligators,
Janie
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Hi ladies. It's been a very busy Saturday. Walked Ripken this morning, cleaned house, did Low Impact Challenge, cleaned up and ate lunch the hit the yard. Finished cleaning out the garden and raked up most of the stray leaves. I'm getting better at Low Impact Challenge. It takes alot of concentration--so much like learning RS all over again. It was sunny and fairly warm today so I took advantage of the weather and did some yard work. Tomorrow is supposed to be more of the same so I have my outside Christmas decorations ready to go and will finish raking up the magnolia pods and leaves. Figure I might as well decorate the outside when it is in the 60s because next weekend it could be in the 30s. You never know.
Janie: Sounds like you are reading an interesting book series. Who is the author?
Little Rippy is taking a little nap right by my feet. I'm going to have to wake him up soon to go walkabout--
Michelle
Janie: Sounds like you are reading an interesting book series. Who is the author?
Little Rippy is taking a little nap right by my feet. I'm going to have to wake him up soon to go walkabout--
Michelle
janiejoey
Cathlete
Michelle, The author is Suzanne Collins. My goal tonight is cleaning cast iron in a Self Cleaning Oven, finishing the crochet rug I started about a week ago or so and if I still have time to read another chapter or of this awesome book.
Awe, they are adorable when they sleep aren't they. He will love the walk he's going to get, I'm sure.
Great job on the morning walk with Ripken, cleaning and LIC and yard work. Please don't remind me, I'll never be able to read if I did that. But, I need to get my garden in order for next year. Tomorrow is another day.
Janie
Awe, they are adorable when they sleep aren't they.
He will love the walk he's going to get, I'm sure.Great job on the morning walk with Ripken, cleaning and LIC and yard work. Please don't remind me, I'll never be able to read if I did that. But, I need to get my garden in order for next year.
Tomorrow is another day.Janie
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
It was like springtime here today in Virginia. Hard to know what clothes to put on in the morning before I walk Ripken. I really need a thermostat in my closet that tells me what the temperature is outside. My body was telling me no cardio today--I need a good stretch--so I did Yoga Relax. It felt so good. I really needed that. Also got most of my outside Christmas decorations up today. I still have to put up the porch icicle lights, but everything else is done. I'm not putting my lights on until after Thanksgiving, but it was nice to put them up when it was warm. I'm also starting to bring the boxes of inside decorations up from the basement. I figure if I bring up a two or three boxes each day and then bring up the tree pieces everything will be ready to put up by next weekend. Tis the season.
Janie: thanks for the name of the author. I'll have to check her out. Sounds like you are busy too.
I have one full day of work tomorrow and then will be off for most of the rest of the week.
~michelle
I'm also starting to bring the boxes of inside decorations up from the basement. I figure if I bring up a two or three boxes each day and then bring up the tree pieces everything will be ready to put up by next weekend. Tis the season.Janie: thanks for the name of the author. I'll have to check her out. Sounds like you are busy too.
I have one full day of work tomorrow and then will be off for most of the rest of the week.
~michelle
janiejoey
Cathlete
Joey and I TBS, abs and stretches. I'm still cleaning and curing iron cookware. There is so much of it! I'm doing it different this time, Usually the direction says to put the temp of the oven to 350 degrees and one person I've found does it at 500 degrees. So I did that. What a difference, that is the way to do it. The oils really adhere so much better than ever before. I don't think I will ever have to season again. Rolly goes in tomorrow to get his teeth cleaned.
Michelle, Don't you just love those warm Fall days? Enjoy them. Great job on the walk with Ripken and Yoga Relax. It really does feel good. For our Christmas thing we have a Star in the trees that is on all year long. Also we leave these beautiful Christmas light strings that glow this soft warm color all around you, we leave them up all year as well. We've done all that Christmas stuff with the kids, but now it's just us and we don't do it any longer. Saves on time, effort, space and work. Love going to the kids houses to celebrate. But, it was fun doing it at the time. Enjoy!
Have fun decorating,
Hi Laura, how ya doing?
Janie
Michelle, Don't you just love those warm Fall days? Enjoy them. Great job on the walk with Ripken and Yoga Relax. It really does feel good. For our Christmas thing we have a Star in the trees that is on all year long.
Also we leave these beautiful Christmas light strings that glow this soft warm color all around you, we leave them up all year as well. We've done all that Christmas stuff with the kids, but now it's just us and we don't do it any longer. Saves on time, effort, space and work. Love going to the kids houses to celebrate. But, it was fun doing it at the time. Enjoy!Have fun decorating,
Hi Laura, how ya doing?
Janie
Catchick65
Cathlete
Looks like Janie and Michelle are keeping this check-in going.
Last week was long and awful. Sunday, the 13th, my youngest cat Peppy ran out the door and into the woods. I was taking the trash out, so, he escaped. I tried to get him back inside but managed the scare him off. And he was gone 6 long days. I was very depressed and upset. Tuesday I saw him in the backyard, I went to get him, but off he ran into the woods again. UGH. I was relieved to know he was still in the neighborhood, not dead or catnapped. I had to go to a music teachers conference in Norfolk on Thursday-Saturday. Still no return. My Mom was on cat duty. The other 4 still had needs, namely food and water. While away, I had a humane cat trap set. Caught my neighbors cat, but not Peppy. Saturday morning he shows up on my front porch with his family. (The family of ferals that I take care of.) While being fed, my Mom snatched him and got him back inside the house where he belongs. It was great to come home! Exercised very little last week. Mentally and physically drained. Haven't slept well in a week and am still experiencing difficulties in that respect. I am so HAPPY my Peppy boy is back. Pure and absolute JOY!
My other cat, Reeses, had to go to the vet today because of a urinary tract infection. He is currently on antibiotics. I think last week was a little stressful for him too. Its been 2 years since his last flare-up. Hopefully no other cat will have issues. This is making me crazy.
I did manage LowMax yesterday. (Sunday) Today has been a very busy day. Went to the vets, got an oil change, went to see my orthopaedic surgeon and won't have to go back ever again. I'm good to go! Wear my brace for another 6 months while exercising, take special care on pivoting moves. If it doesn't feel right, then don't do it. All what I expected to hear. Then, at school, we have parent/teacher conferences from 12 noon to 7 this evening. Nobody ever comes to the music teacher. (hooray) So, I've gotten a few things I need to do and am now killing time. Doubtful I'll exercise when I get home. I need to get some good sleep. I was up until 1 in the morning, wishing for sleep and then up at 6. Five fitful hours are better then none.
Tomorrow is a professional development day. Then we have the rest of the week off. Planning on doing something from the new series tomorrow. Don't know what yet, but I'll give "it" a whirl.
ttfn
~Renee
Last week was long and awful. Sunday, the 13th, my youngest cat Peppy ran out the door and into the woods. I was taking the trash out, so, he escaped. I tried to get him back inside but managed the scare him off. And he was gone 6 long days. I was very depressed and upset. Tuesday I saw him in the backyard, I went to get him, but off he ran into the woods again. UGH. I was relieved to know he was still in the neighborhood, not dead or catnapped. I had to go to a music teachers conference in Norfolk on Thursday-Saturday. Still no return. My Mom was on cat duty. The other 4 still had needs, namely food and water. While away, I had a humane cat trap set. Caught my neighbors cat, but not Peppy. Saturday morning he shows up on my front porch with his family. (The family of ferals that I take care of.) While being fed, my Mom snatched him and got him back inside the house where he belongs. It was great to come home! Exercised very little last week. Mentally and physically drained. Haven't slept well in a week and am still experiencing difficulties in that respect. I am so HAPPY my Peppy boy is back. Pure and absolute JOY!
My other cat, Reeses, had to go to the vet today because of a urinary tract infection. He is currently on antibiotics. I think last week was a little stressful for him too. Its been 2 years since his last flare-up. Hopefully no other cat will have issues. This is making me crazy.
I did manage LowMax yesterday. (Sunday) Today has been a very busy day. Went to the vets, got an oil change, went to see my orthopaedic surgeon and won't have to go back ever again. I'm good to go! Wear my brace for another 6 months while exercising, take special care on pivoting moves. If it doesn't feel right, then don't do it. All what I expected to hear. Then, at school, we have parent/teacher conferences from 12 noon to 7 this evening. Nobody ever comes to the music teacher. (hooray) So, I've gotten a few things I need to do and am now killing time. Doubtful I'll exercise when I get home. I need to get some good sleep. I was up until 1 in the morning, wishing for sleep and then up at 6. Five fitful hours are better then none.
Tomorrow is a professional development day. Then we have the rest of the week off. Planning on doing something from the new series tomorrow. Don't know what yet, but I'll give "it" a whirl.
ttfn
~Renee
janiejoey
Cathlete
Renee, So glad to hear from you! I've missed you so much. It is such good news about your Peppy boy. I saw on FB that he was caught and thanks for letting me know how your mom caught him. I bet you are sooooooooooo relieved. Great job on Low Max yesterday. Glad you are taken care of things that need to be done. Bet you are also glad you don't have to see an orthopedic again. Yea! Hopefully Reeses will be OK for another year or so.
Have a restful sleep tonight.
Janie
Have a restful sleep tonight.
Janie
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Low impact challenges this morning. This was the fourth time I've done this workout and I'm finally getting the choreography down and starting to concentrate on extending and enjoying the movement. Tomorrow is Athletic Training; hello dixie cup DOMs!
Nice to see sister checking in a little bit more. We talk fairly regularly, but it's nice to have her back more often.
Janie: it's nice you can leave your decorations up if you want. In my development that is a no-no and I am okay with that. A few of my neighbors also were out decorating this weekend. When I drove into the development tonight there were a few houses with their lights on. I won't turn the lights on at night until after Thanksgiving.
Today is the only day I am driving in to work this week. The rest of the week, I am working at home and taking some time off. Traffic will start to be miserable tomorrow night and Wednesday will be a nightmare. I won't be anywhere near the interstate tomorrow in the afternoon or on Wednesday. Tomorrow morning I go into the 'burg to get my hair colored and cut and then I pick up Joe's oysters for his Thanksgiving oyster dressing. Starting to feel like Thanksgiving is this week.
Gobble, gobble...
Michelle
Nice to see sister checking in a little bit more. We talk fairly regularly, but it's nice to have her back more often.
Janie: it's nice you can leave your decorations up if you want. In my development that is a no-no and I am okay with that. A few of my neighbors also were out decorating this weekend. When I drove into the development tonight there were a few houses with their lights on. I won't turn the lights on at night until after Thanksgiving.
Today is the only day I am driving in to work this week. The rest of the week, I am working at home and taking some time off. Traffic will start to be miserable tomorrow night and Wednesday will be a nightmare. I won't be anywhere near the interstate tomorrow in the afternoon or on Wednesday. Tomorrow morning I go into the 'burg to get my hair colored and cut and then I pick up Joe's oysters for his Thanksgiving oyster dressing. Starting to feel like Thanksgiving is this week.
Gobble, gobble...
Michelle
ladubose
Cathlete
Hi ladies! I'm sorry I haven't checked in for awhile. It appears my computer has a virus & it infected my iPad when I tried to sync them & spent several hours at the Apple store last week & I thought it was fixed but it wasn't......
Thursday ended up being a day off
Friday I did Yoga Max for the first time and the No equipment abs from STS abs. I really liked Yoga Max but honestly I was expecting it to be a little more challenging.as far as tough it doesn't compare to P90X but much better as far as instruction it was way better. My obliques were sore for 2 days after so that combination did really challenge my core
Friday night I went out dancing for a friends birthday and that's always a fun way to burn calories!!
The birthday part continued into Sat night in Denver with an amazing dinner and the a Burlesque show ( my 1st) and stayed at a really nice hotel in Denver with a rooftop heated pool. Brunch Sunday morning.... Fun but no exercise, to much food....
Today I had privates & two classes this evening...Pilates & ski conditioning
Very busy this week with school activities, nutcracker rehearsals, work & getting ready for Turkey Day
Thursday ended up being a day off
Friday I did Yoga Max for the first time and the No equipment abs from STS abs. I really liked Yoga Max but honestly I was expecting it to be a little more challenging.as far as tough it doesn't compare to P90X but much better as far as instruction it was way better. My obliques were sore for 2 days after so that combination did really challenge my core
Friday night I went out dancing for a friends birthday and that's always a fun way to burn calories!!
The birthday part continued into Sat night in Denver with an amazing dinner and the a Burlesque show ( my 1st) and stayed at a really nice hotel in Denver with a rooftop heated pool. Brunch Sunday morning.... Fun but no exercise, to much food....
Today I had privates & two classes this evening...Pilates & ski conditioning
Very busy this week with school activities, nutcracker rehearsals, work & getting ready for Turkey Day
ladubose
Cathlete
Renee: I am sorry for your bad week!! Sorry about the missing Kitty but glad he is back& your suck one too! I can relate on the insomnia... It's a nightmare!!! Glad your done with that long. Journey with the osteopath and glad you are cleared !! I bet it is true that the music teacher doesn't have many parent teacher conferences I usually check in with the girls private tutor to see how they are doing
ladubose
Cathlete
Janie are you doing Thanksgiving at your house or the beach house. We have a pretty nice collection of cast iron ware because someone on my husbands side of the family once owned a cast iron Co. I haven't really treated them in awhile other than the 3-4 pans we use most often.
ladubose
Cathlete
Michelle: sounds like a long but well worth it trip! Glad you are getting so much out of your new DVDs! I had Athletic Training on the docket last Friday but since I was down at my moms I didn't have the equipment necessary to do it so I switched it around & did yoga max instead.. Congrats on getting organized on your holiday decorating but your post made me muss
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Hi everyone. It is cool, raining, and foggy. Ick. I have taken most of the day off but got up at my regular "work day" time this morning. After walking Ripken, I did Athletic Training this morning. What a great workout. I thought it had dixie cup exercises but it doesn't--the dixie cup exercises are in total body trisets lower body and afterburn. Not too worry, Cathe had that great firewalker band segment in AT. Had a hair appointment in Fredericksburg and ran a few errands. Most important for Thanksgiving, I picked up Joe's oysters for his oyster dressing. The man gets it once a year and this is it. I also treated myself to a good ol' southern barbecue sandwich with fresh homemade slaw at Allman's Barbecue and brought some home to help break the turkey monotony later this week. Yum-yum.
Laura: sounds like you have been busy and are feeling better. Last time you posted you were not feeling so hot. I really feel my obliques after yogamax and my triceps. I'm glad that it is not too difficult because I'm a yoga novice, but the after effects sneak up on you in a nice way. And I agree with you: Cathe's instruction is excellent. But her instruction always is.
My household (me and DH) are hunkered down for the next couple of days. All the grocery shopping is done--oh dang--I just remembered I need to run up to Walmart to get a prescription. I'll do that later today. Otherwise, we will just enjoy each other's and Ripken's company.
Michelle
Laura: sounds like you have been busy and are feeling better. Last time you posted you were not feeling so hot. I really feel my obliques after yogamax and my triceps. I'm glad that it is not too difficult because I'm a yoga novice, but the after effects sneak up on you in a nice way. And I agree with you: Cathe's instruction is excellent. But her instruction always is.
My household (me and DH) are hunkered down for the next couple of days. All the grocery shopping is done--oh dang--I just remembered I need to run up to Walmart to get a prescription. I'll do that later today. Otherwise, we will just enjoy each other's and Ripken's company.
Michelle
janiejoey
Cathlete
Waiting for Rolly's teeth to get cleaned. The vet will let me know when he is done, then I can go pick him up and pamper him.
Laura, We will be doing Thanksgiving at one of my daughters house. They will be ordering it someplace exotic. I'll bring a vegie dish. Lucky you for having those wonderful pieces of cast iron. I LOVE THEM!
Michelle, Great job for walking Ripken and doing AT. How did your hair turn out? Lovely I bet. Sorry you had to go back and do another errand. Enjoy the rest of the day.
Update: Rolly had his teeth cleaned today at the vets and he was drooling badly. They decided to keep him overnight with no charge. Not because he was in danger, but because he would shake his head to get rid of the drool and blood spattered everywhere. They said he could spin the night so your rugs and walls will be safe. (how sad is that?) My poor little guy! I asked the vet what other breed is in Rolly other than chihuahua he told me he is a Min Pin Chi. Part Miniature Pinscher and Chihuahua also known as Chipin. Who knew? I miss him soooooooooooooo sooooooooooooo much! He is going to be OK. All that crap on his teeth is now gone. I'll brush his teeth every night from now on. Joey will fetch him first thing in the morning. Rolly will wake me up.
Janie
Laura, We will be doing Thanksgiving at one of my daughters house. They will be ordering it someplace exotic. I'll bring a vegie dish. Lucky you for having those wonderful pieces of cast iron. I LOVE THEM!
Michelle, Great job for walking Ripken and doing AT. How did your hair turn out? Lovely I bet. Sorry you had to go back and do another errand. Enjoy the rest of the day.
Update: Rolly had his teeth cleaned today at the vets and he was drooling badly. They decided to keep him overnight with no charge. Not because he was in danger, but because he would shake his head to get rid of the drool and blood spattered everywhere. They said he could spin the night so your rugs and walls will be safe. (how sad is that?) My poor little guy! I asked the vet what other breed is in Rolly other than chihuahua he told me he is a Min Pin Chi. Part Miniature Pinscher and Chihuahua also known as Chipin. Who knew? I miss him soooooooooooooo sooooooooooooo much! He is going to be OK. All that crap on his teeth is now gone. I'll brush his teeth every night from now on. Joey will fetch him first thing in the morning. Rolly will wake me up.
Janie
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MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Busy day--a little exercise, little bit of work, and a little bit of Thanksgiving preparation. Now, I'm sitting and relaxing with a glass of wine. It was really nice this morning when Ripken and I walked--felt like spring. Did yoga max about mid day and then spent the better part of the afternoon doing work-work. After taking Ripken for his late day walk, I started prepping my dressing ingredients. I've got most of the dressing put together, finishing touches in the morning. The dressing takes the most effort to make. The rest is pretty straightforward and doesn't take as long. My little tootsies are tired now. I think I could curl up on the floor next to Ripken and fall asleep.
Janie: Rolly will be so happy to see you tomorrow. As soon as Joey picks him up, the whole event will be history for him and everyone can enjoy a happy thanksgiving day.
Just in case I don't get back here tomorrow, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for having all of you as friends.
~michelle
Janie: Rolly will be so happy to see you tomorrow. As soon as Joey picks him up, the whole event will be history for him and everyone can enjoy a happy thanksgiving day.
Just in case I don't get back here tomorrow, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for having all of you as friends.
~michelle
janiejoey
Cathlete
Joey and I did TBS, abs and stretches. Continued working on iron cookware. As soon as Rolly saw me he sniffed my hands and ran over to a part of our rug and started rubbing his body on it. Like he missed it more than me. But, I'm so glad he is back home and safe and sound with white teeth.
Michelle, Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Great job on walking with Ripken and Yoga Max. Your dressing sounds wonderful, care to share the recipe?
Everyone here makes a difference in my life. If it weren't for your encouragement, inspiration and knowledge, I wouldn't be where I am today. Today I'm healthy and striving to continue to do so with my cyberspace buddies. Love you guys.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Janie
But, I'm so glad he is back home and safe and sound with white teeth. Michelle, Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Great job on walking with Ripken and Yoga Max. Your dressing sounds wonderful, care to share the recipe?
Everyone here makes a difference in my life. If it weren't for your encouragement, inspiration and knowledge, I wouldn't be where I am today. Today I'm healthy and striving to continue to do so with my cyberspace buddies. Love you guys.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Janie
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MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are in the countdown here at the Reed household--10 more degrees of cooking on the turkey and it comes out of the oven to rest and everything else goes into the oven to cook. Somehow, I haven't managed to work myself to death today. Either I'm getting better at this or my endurance has improved. I'm going with the endurance because I am not a cook at heart. Did Total body Trisets Lower Body this morning. I really like that workout. Love those dixie cup exercises and I can finally do the ball roll-ins.
Janie: Sometimes our dogs just don't make sense to us. However, I do have a thought on Rolly's behavior--maybe he was doing a little happy dance? When I come home at night from work, Ripken runs around in a circle and then rolls on the floor. I always figured that was his version of a happy dance. I think that Rolly was doing the same thing because he was so happy to see you. Anyway--that's my theory and I'm sticking with it.
Speaking of happy dogs. I was sitting on the couch watching football and Ripken was laying on the floor next to me sleeping. All of a sudden his tail is wagging up and down and his feet are going but he is sound asleep. Must have been a good dream because his tail sure was happy. Maybe he was dreaming about some turkey scraps in his dinner tonight. We'll see.
Hope everyone is having a wonder and happy Thanksgiving day.
~michelle
Janie: Sometimes our dogs just don't make sense to us. However, I do have a thought on Rolly's behavior--maybe he was doing a little happy dance? When I come home at night from work, Ripken runs around in a circle and then rolls on the floor. I always figured that was his version of a happy dance. I think that Rolly was doing the same thing because he was so happy to see you. Anyway--that's my theory and I'm sticking with it.
Speaking of happy dogs. I was sitting on the couch watching football and Ripken was laying on the floor next to me sleeping. All of a sudden his tail is wagging up and down and his feet are going but he is sound asleep. Must have been a good dream because his tail sure was happy. Maybe he was dreaming about some turkey scraps in his dinner tonight. We'll see.
Hope everyone is having a wonder and happy Thanksgiving day.
~michelle
MDolfiniReed
Cathlete
My legs are feeling the love today--major DOMS from total body trisets lower body yesterday and today on the rotation, I did slide and glide (cardio only) and the blast from low impact challenge. Oh boy, oh boy. Cathe sure is making me stretch myself on the lower body this week.
Did a little cybershopping today and will finish putting up my outside lights in a little bit. Then I guess I will start thinking about bringing up the Christmas tree and putting it together.
~Michelle
Did a little cybershopping today and will finish putting up my outside lights in a little bit. Then I guess I will start thinking about bringing up the Christmas tree and putting it together.
~Michelle