Merry Christmas!!

Our Christmas was wonderful! At first we were not sure that Jessica was going to make it. But she did! We had our snow storm the beginning of the week. We had her ready and packed. Then on Thursday morning we checked the weather and said...... GO! Luckly she got out of Topeka before they had their snow storm. Christmas we just spent the day being LAZY! (Well.... I did cook a big dinner.) Glada and Audrey were suppose to come and spend the day with us, but due to the weather they stayed home. Then on Saturday we went to Mom & Dad's and had our Christmas there. What fun! I tell you what..... that Taylor is something else! She is just doing SOOOOOOOO well! We are so happy for her!

Merry Christmas from the Ummel's!!!

The Mitchell's

Sisters..... :-)

Cousins..... SILLY GIRLS!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Happy New YEAR.....

Happy New Year to all our family and friends! Wow! I can NOT believe that it is 2010. The year went by soooooooooooo fast! Before we know it, Santa will be coming down our chimney soon. Gosh that is funny! I remember as a child, the days seems so long. The school days were even longer. Now as we get older, we understand. The days just fly by! I was still having troubles writing 2009.



Roger and I spent the New Years together......... sleeping! Just couldn't do it. Went to bed @ 10:15pm. Yes, we are getting old. Jessica and Gabe were in Topeka. I haven't got to talk to her yet today, but she has texted her Dad. (Isn't that just great! They talk to him probably more than me! But I think it is wonderful that they can have that kind of relationship with their father.) Anyways, they went to Alan n Miranda's for awhile. Then onto one of Gabe's friends. The only other thing I know is it was LATE! hehe Michele was in Hays. Sounds like her party was a crowd she normally wouldn't hang with, and she left for home when the others all went to the bar. Good girl! I just talked to her and she was waiting for Grandma Kaler. They are making a road trip to Manhattan. What bonding time! Jessica is meeting them there too. Fun fun!



I know I haven't been updating very well as just been busy, busy! The next couple days I will update our holiday and post pictures. Until then..... we hope that you and your family all have a Happy New Year! That everyone stays safe and sound! Just be Happy!!!

Dear Santa.....

Dear Santa~ Please let Jessica make it home for Christmas! Thank you! (I promise I've been good.)

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Well..... Michele thought she was out of the woods. She was happy because she didn't catch the bug from Jessica. Well..... she didn't. BUT she did come home Friday sick! Apparently with her staying up late studying for finals, then having the flu on Tuesday and Wednesday, she got run down and ended up with a bacterial infection. Was pretty sick when she came home after going to the doctor. Pretty well just slept all weekend. She did go back to Hays tonight to work for a couple days before she comes home for Christmas holiday break. We hope that with the weather forecast Jessica will be able to make it home too. But at least if not, she can spend the holiday with Gabe and his family. Busy week! Glada and Audrey are suppose to spend Christmas afternoon with us if the weather allows. And then on Saturday we will be having the Kaler Christmas.

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Quick update tonight.

~Uncle Dwight had a pacemaker put in yesterday and has been moved out of ICU. He will then be moved to rehab to help him get stronger and ready to go home. We pray that he stays well!

~Poor Char! Mom took her to have an x-ray this morning as her hand was looking pretty nasty. Apparently she hit it pretty good somewhere, as it is broke. YES BROKE! Poor thing! We hope that it heals fast and they can keep her pain under control. Love you Char!!!!!

Happy BiRThdAy!!!!!!

Happy 23rd Birthday Jessica! We love you SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!

Congrats Gabe!!!!

Friday we went to Topeka for Gabe's Graduation from Washburn. It is official now..... Gabe can be a Banker.......

Gabe...... Lena...... Kevin..... (Gabe's Mom and Brother)

PARTY~PARTY!!!

Congrats Gabe!!!! We are so proud of you!!!

Prayers.....

Short n sweet...... Please keep our families in your prayers. Roger's Uncle Marvin has passed away today and my Uncle Dwight is in critical condition. Both their families are needing extra prayers to make it through this difficult time.

SnOw DaY!

Well the storm HAS arrived! They were calling for it..... but sometimes they just don't get it right. Well.... this time they are getting close. At 5:15 this morning my boss called. Said she checked the road conditions. Schools were closed. And she wasn't driving! Then she added... "And I don't think you need to be driving in either". What a boss!

SNOW DAY!!!!!

We are still fighting that bug that is visiting us, but doing better. Roger's is still in his head. (hehe .... I've always said that) And mine is still in my chest/head. Gosh darn it! Jessica is also still fighting her's, but is doing better too. Friday we leave for Topeka. Gabe is graduating from Washburn University. Going to be a quick trip. But just important that we be there. We kind of like him......hehe

Uggggg!

This has to probably be the longest week! Let's say we taught Jessica well. She shares well! I know... I know... I told her to come on home for Thanksgiving even when she said she was sick. But that is okay. The things we do for our children. Jessica...Roger....Corina....Jenny....Taylor....~ that is the list.(So far) The list of who has been sick this last week. Thank goodness it is the weekend!!!!

~Jessica.... we are so glad you came home! REALLY! We had such a nice time!!!! You make us smile. Maybe next year Gabe will be able to go to Black Friday with us!