time? where did it go?. . . . .

I have finally decided to start my planning. My planning for Graduation. It is sneaking up sooooo fast! It does not seem like Michele has been in Topeka for a year. Or in college for four years. Then I think that my Jessica will be 26 this December. WOW! Where has the time went?? We are very blessed to have two beautiful daughters. We are very blessed to have two smart daughters. We are very blessed to have two daughters who have a good head on their shoulders. We are just very blessed!!

I love where Roger and I are in our lives. It seems the older we get, the more relaxed my wonderful hubby gets. Even the girls notice it. Sometimes he is so funny! And getting so protective over me. Especially since my RA diagnosis. I feel like we are in this together. What great support he is! I am so blessed!!!! 

I also love the relationship that my girls have. I have such great relief that they are together! That they have each other. I feel such a big heart flutter when I hear how they take care of each other. Even Gabe knows that Michele is along for the ride. This weekend they are moving into their "big girl home". I can't wait to see it. Jessica has her "big girl job". And Michele will start her "big girl job" shortly after graduation. Again. . . . . where has the time went?

Proud Auntie. . . . .

As many of you know. . . . Courtney and Cody are now living with my Mom and Dad. It has been good not for just the kids, but also for Grandma and Grandpa. There is not enough time in the day to go into the whys. The time I do have is to brag! Both the kids had some not very good grades. Some F's in fact. BUT. . . . last night Courtney looked her grades up online. And guess what?? NO F's at all. This is one proud Auntie!!!!  WAY TO GO COURTNEY!! We knew you could do it! I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good work.

in the mail. . . . .

In a little over the month. . . . . . . our baby girl will be graduating from college. The years have went by way to fast!

hop. . . . hop. . . . hop. . . .

Everyone is gone. . . . .  :-(    Sooooo quiet now. But what a wonderful last few days we have had! First arriving was Jessica. She had work to do on this side of the state for the week, so her and Marley arrived at Mom and Dad's on Tuesday. Then Wednesday they came here. Thursday evening Michele got here. She has Friday's off, so she left from work. They sure bring our house alive!!

Saturday we had a house full!! And how nice that was! Mom, Dad, Courtney, Cody & Dozer got here early afternoon.  Glada, Audrey & Bucky came late afternoon. Supper was great! And the conversation was wonderful too!

But. . . . . .  it all has to end. Jessica, Marley & Michele have left for Topeka. And our house is. . . . . . quiet. In two weeks we will be going to Topeka to help them move, and then Michele graduates on May 12th. Lots of loudness to come!  :-)

ouchy. . . . . .

It seems that of lately my RA has been kicking me in the butt. So I decided to call my rheumatologist and get in earlier than my next scheduled appointment. Since my new rheumatologist is in Hutchinson, I went to my Mom and Dad's and stayed there. That way not having to make the trip there and back in one day. . . . which would kick my behind. Mom has decided that she will ride with me every time. Mom's day out.  :-)  

I'm really liking this new guy!! He upped some of my medicines.  Injected BOTH my hips with steroids. And gave me a big hug with a. . . . . . . "It is okay. We will make you feel better." The first day, they were still pretty numb. Thursday I was pretty sore. And day by day the soreness is going away. I have to say that I don't recall them hurting at all during the night last night. I have hopes that we are on the way to feeling better!!

all things change in time. . . . .

I can't believe how time changes everything!! It seems like it was just yesterday that we brought Jessica home from the hospital. And then 3 years later Michele. My big eye opener was when Michele went off to college. I wasn't sure how Roger and I was going to make it. What would we talk about?? What would we do? Then Michele moved to Topeka. . . .  BOTH my girls are on the other side of the state!!! 

Michele will graduate in May. BOTH my girls will have their "big girl job". Onto bigger and better things. They are getting ready to move. . . . again. . . . . . .  :-) Bigger and better. 

Yep. . . . . time moves on. . . .  things change. . . . . .

Oldsters vs. youngsters. . . . . .

I am getting excited!! Recently we started making plans for the annual Ummel Reunion. This year, the Ummel's. . . . .  from the boonies. . . . . will be the hosts. And what fun ideas we are coming up with. Just wait! Plenty of fun for the young and the old!! I think there should be a contest. . . . .

Oldsters vs. Youngsters

Can the youngsters beat the oldsters by how many shows up??  Hmmmmm. . . . . . what age do you become a "Oldster"?

 Saturday & Sunday ~ September 1 & 2, 2012 ( Labor Day weekend )

addition. . . . .

The Kaler's (Mom, Dad, Courtney & Cody) are proud to announce a new addition to their family..............

Dozer

blessed. . . . . again. . . . .

We are soooooo blessed! A little under 5 months ago we were celebrating Jessica's new job. Well, now we get to celebrate once again. Michele was offered..... and has accepted her "big girl" job. Right now she is an intern at Security Benefit in Topeka. After graduation she will be staying at Security Benefit, but will be moving into the IT department. She will no longer be able to use the excuse. . . . . .  "I'm a poor college student". Way too go Michele!!

George. . . . . . no words needed. . . . . .

Sorry.... had to!! :-)