just me. . . . . .

My morning. . . . . . started here. . . . . . . . color & cut

then after dinner. . . . . was here. . . . .

 

next will be. . . . . 

and then some dancing in the kitchen. . . . 

What a wonderful way to end the day! Gotta love him!!

prayers. . . . .

Just asking for some prayers. We have some good friends, Lonnie & Tracy, who live outside of Great Bend. A couple days after Charlene passed away, Tracy's Mom died. We now have received news that Tracy's Dad died on Thursday. Roger met Lonnie his first year in college at Barton County Community College. I remember meeting Lonnie when Roger and I first started dating. His driving SCARED me to death! He has turned out to be Roger's best friend all these years. We always know that if we or the girls need them, they will be here right away! They are just the best!

Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult time. 

Fun times in Chicago. . . . .

 Michele had so much fun in Chicago!! Happy she went, but glad to be home.

 

 This was the inside of their hotel

 Make sure you pick the right elevator!

 

 "jumping" into Lake Michigan

 The view of Chicago from the top of Sears Tower

 Michele had troubles with her directions. . . . .  :-)

 The Bean . . . . . . at night

 The Bean . . . . in the day

 

the underneath of The Bean

  

 Michele's hand is on the right

Piano Bar that they went to the last night in Chicago. Michele said it was soooo cool!

Now onto planning the next trip!! Michele, Jessica & I are going on a "Mom & Daughters Trip" this summer. We'll let you know more as the time gets nearer!!!! 

funny story. . . . .

Before my funny story, I will tell you that Michele is still on her way home. They made it back to the Kansas border about 5:30 pm. Stopped in Topeka and had supper with Jessica. And should be home in Hays sometime around maybe 10:30 pm,  if I have it figured right. I'm sure she will zonk in her own bed tonight!!!

Anyways. . . . . . back to my funny.  This morning I woke up at 4:45 am to Roger patting me on the back. This was the conversation ~

Roger ~ "Why were you up so late last night?"

Me ~ "I couldn't sleep."

Roger ~ "What time did you come to bed?"

Me ~ "About 11:30."

Roger ~ "Can't you sleep now?"

Me ~ "Huh?"

Roger ~ "Your awake. Can't you sleep?"

Me ~ "Ummmm. . . . . . .  I'm awake because you just woke me up. Why are YOU awake?"

Roger ~ "I'm thinking of going to work."

Me ~ "Ooookkkkaaay???"

Silly guy! He then got up and went to work.

latest from chicago. . . .

The Bean ~

The above picture is what Mishi just sent me. It is a reflection of herself taking the picture. The next pictures are ones that I got off the internet to just give you and idea of what "The Bean" really is. Michele has lots of pictures that we will be sharing after she gets home. She is having a blast, but is tired and ready to get back home.

 

Niketown. . . . 5 floors of shoes. And YES Mishi DID get herself a pair! :-)

breathe. . . . .

Michele called this morning. We only talked for just a few minutes, but she said they are having an absolute blast! They had many places to visit today. And one of them being the Sears Tower. Here is the picture she promised me! How cool!  1,353 feet high.  The 103rd floor.

hurry. . . . .

What is it with Ummel's trying to fly?? Or at least the Ummel's in my family. Michele is in Chicago, but they did have troubles getting there! :-) When they went to check in, they were told their flight was CANCELLED. Go figure!! Something was wrong with the airplane they were to get on coming from Chicago. So, it never even made it to Kansas City. Since the group was large, they couldn't get them on another flight. The next option was driving about 3 hours to Springfield Missouri and catch a flight from there. After rushing. . . . they had just enough time to grab dinner before they boarded the plane. I haven't got to talk to Michele, but do know that the plane they flew on was "small". She did text me a picture from the basketball game they were at. Chicago Bulls vs. Spurs. Lots of people!! I'm betting she is having. . . . . .

FUN!

fly girl fly!

Wow! Can you believe that the temperature got to 79 degrees here today? February in Kansas and it made it to 79 degrees. Just beautiful! And tomorrow is suppose to be 70 degrees. Better enjoy it!!!!

Today was a busy day for all. Roger had a safety meeting today and will have a beautiful day off tomorrow. I think he is starting my honey do's by working on getting the new washer/dryer in the house. I took the day off and kept busy going to doctor appointments. Back doctor, rheumatologist (who did tell me that one of my meds DOES cause weight gain. This will be a tough one to beat!), lab work (which they blew out a vein in the top of my hand. This is starting to get old!), mammogram and dexa scan. The things we do for our bodies! :-) And Michele started her day with a doctor appointment (anti-biotics), classes, work . . . . . and now she is in Topeka. Tomorrow morning she is on the plane to Chicago. Wish I could hide in her suitcase!!!

just beautiful. . . . . .