Hello All -

I feel so blessed to have been crowned your Mrs. Colorado this year! Its been almost 3 weeks now and I am enjoying it so much! While my year will look a little different than most of the queens in years past, I still have a lot of plans. I am staying connected with weekly facebook live appearances. I’m going to get really brave next week and go live on Facebook AND Instagram! Wish me luck.  Im still looking for SOMEONE to sponsor the videography of an anti bullying video that I want to show in elementary schools. I've reached out to schools and private companies but have not yet secured anyone. Takers, takers?? Message us if so and thanks in advance.
I'm also working on getting the word out about adult day programs for the developmentally disabled. Im working closely with www.treelinepass.org to raise funds for their services. Most kids go to college, vocational school or work after they complete high school. Unfortunately without formal training or life skills, those with autism for example do not. This is where adult day programs come in.  I hope you will all follow me in my quest to help my friends and even participate in their virtual game night fundraiser that is posted on their website! August 27th, Be there or be square!
We live in odd times. I feel very blessed to have a husband that is still working and equally blessed since he’s no longer traveling for work, that we truly still like each other (most of the time) ha!  Grace, Garrett and Jayce are having similar summer days to mine as a kid growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. BORING! Haha. The only difference is I didn’t need a reservation to go to the pool and I rode my bike there daily. There is uncertainty about school and what the next few months will bring. I have two teenagers going to two different high schools and I feel like I'm in some weird social experiment because one is back full time and one, only two days a week. Im hoping they both end up academically “ok”. Im scared for my first grader that had just gotten really good at reading and now has regressed. Jason and I as parents need to make a pact that we will both work with her more to ensure her success, as she too will only be back at school 2 days a week. I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around a schedule again also. We have spent 10 years in divide and conquer mode with sports and school and then it all came to a halt in March. This mama needs to get organized and start utilizing her calendar again, waking up early to exercise, and drinking more water than coffee to stay hydrated and alert! Who’s with me??  
I reflect daily on my blessings and realize how bad some have it right now with uncertainty circling their lives. Sometimes with that uncertainty comes depression and the feeling of despair and I feel you. Make sure to take care of you, however that looks. Some choose exercise (thats my “go to” when Im feeling stressed), speaking to a close friend or family member, speaking to a counselor or even just locking your door, turning the music up and screaming! Even a big deep breath can help to reset. Goodbye for now, Ill check in often!

Lots of love,
Nicole