Happy Halloween!

This morning I met my Mom and my Aunt Sharon at Hays.  We then went to Salina to do some fast shopping.  And some good bonding. While there I met Aunt Eunice and gave her the rest of the signs that I was to make from the Ummel Reunion. So, if you are one of them waiting. . . . ur signs are in Salina. (Larry & Linda, Donnie, Bob & Donna, Vicki and Kathryn) You can contact Aunt Eunice and get them from her. Thank you Aunt Eunice!!!!! And I will make sure the next trip I have extra time for lunch!! You're just way to sweet!

News. . . . . Roger went to Oklahoma City yesterday and got a NEW truck!! Yah!!! He didn't get home till really late. And I left for the day today. So we will get a picture up in the next few days. Looks pretty snazzy to me.

Hurricane Sandy. . . . .

Wow! I don't even know where to start or end. Hurricane Sandy. . . . . Made landfall in New Jersey last night. (Michele was just there not a month ago!!) More than 50 killed at this time. Including 18 in New York City. More than 100 houses burned. Subways flooded. 14 foot storm surge. People still being rescued. The NYSE has been closed for two days. Even snow!! Right now, there are more than 8 million without power in 20 states.  I can go on and on.

Michele's team is building a new computer program with a team from. . . . New Jersey. They have been in touch with the HR person in New Jersey. At this time they have been in contact with some, but not all of the 30 something team members. Some have electricity. Some have been charging their cell phones in their car. Some. . . . have not been in contact. Prayers to all!

have i said lately . . . . .

that my husband is the greatest! I know I probably don't say it enough!! But I try to let him know all the time how much I appreciate him. He is just the greatest!!

Sweetheart ~ Thank you for taking such good care of me. Thank you for being so strong for me. Thank you for loving me. Thank you. . . . . . for being you! I love my cowboy!

Love ~ C

my hubby is just the best!!

Not sure how ;-) hehe . . . . . . but every time Roger goes to get his work boots, he ends up buying me a pair of boots!! Just LOVE my new boots!!

something saturday. . . . . .

We moved to our current home just right at 6 years ago. We've had many. . . . and I mean MANY visitors.  From the stranded and broke down "Virgin Whores" rock band. To the guy that couldn't speak English and just wanted water.  To the lady walking to California.  I've had to call the Sheriff dept WAY to many times.  Believe me, they know exactly where Corina Ummel lives.  Don't need an address from me! 

A couple years ago I received a call from a neighbor.  A neighbor who's son just happened to be the previous homeowner of our house.  She had baked bread all day and just couldn't eat it all by herself.  So, not only did she bring us a loaf, but also brought homemade butter for it. Today I received another call from this neighbor.  Sometimes you just have to smile!!  She had cousins visiting from Missouri.  And they were researching "the old round barn".  For those who say what??  We've been told that there was an old round barn that was used as a stopping point way back when.  It is no longer standing, but was on our land.  My smile??  In the phone call my neighbor explains that they are going to be out and about researching.  "Would that be okay?"  "I promise, we've had nothing to drink.  We are sober."  This just cracks me up!!  So our Saturday has been a wonderful day!!  We've had 70 something degree weather.  I have had the windows all opened up enjoying the beautiful day.  And we spent time standing in our front yard visiting.  Visiting with three 80 something and one 60 something year olds.  Learned some history and made some new friends.  Beautiful day at the Ummel house!!

rrrruuuuufffff!

Doesn't this just melt your heart?? Sometimes this little guy is just something else! Every time. And I mean EVERY time that you leave and then come home, he is just so excited to see you. It is like you have been gone forever. And that every time he needs to give you a hug. Yes, I said a hug! Jorge loves to give hugs!! He will just love you like a little baby. 

Friday night when I came home from work he met me at the door. But before I could even make it in, he stood there and shivered. Buuuuurrrrsssss! Buurrrsssss! So funny. And when I asked him if he was cold? Bbbbuuurrrsssss! So, to say the least, we turned on our furnace for the dog. Good reason, right? I mean. . . . . . we weren't cold at all. Ha! Then on Saturday while it was snowing, Roger started up our pellet stove. So now, when you can't find Jorge. . . . . he is in the basement!!

Basement. Now, this morning that was ANOTHER story! Roger left for work just as it was starting to get light out. Just as he was pulling out of the drive Jorge started his "I want something bark". Just right outside our bedroom door at the top of the stairs. He has been well known to "ask" if he can get on the couch. Or "ask" to be told to get in his bed. Or "ask" to be covered up with his blanket. (this one is Roger's fault!!) So, after the first "ask", I just said "go nite nite".  Another ask. . . "Jorge, go nite nite".  A very stern "ask". . . "Jorge! I said go nite nite".  A lot louder "ask"!  I got out of bed and there he is just sitting. Looking down the stairs. Gosh dang it dog! I don't have to get up this early!! So then we went thru the questions. 1~"Do you need to go outside?" no. 2~"Do you want in your bed?" Obviously that was a NO. He just kept looking down the stairs. 3~ Asked again. "Jorge! Do you have to go poddie??" NO. He just kept on looking down those dang stairs. I knew then what he wanted. He wanted downstairs. Downstairs where it is nice and toasty and warm. BUT~ Jorge is scared of the dark!!

No! I didn't take him downstairs. No! He didn't go downstairs. (Duh! It is dark down there!) He huffed at me. And yes I said huffed! Turned around. Jumped to his spot on the back of the couch. Took a big sigh. And turned the other way.

Happy Tuesday!!

Happy Birthday . . . . . . .

Mishi!! 23!!!

We love and miss you so much!!