Springtime in Oklahoma!
Spring is in the air here in Oklahoma! And my allergies are in full bloom. Thanks, Oklahoma and all your pollen. It’s been a busy few months since the new year started. Kids are back in school nearly full time,…
Sarah
Devin’s Spring Concert
As part of the Deer Creek Symphonic Band, Devin put on a concert for a few friends and family members. the crowd was small but the music was amazing. We’re so proud of what he’s been able to accomplish. Here’s…
Food Edition: Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Coming up with meals on a budget has been challenging. Especially when there hasn’t been much in the pantry. But we had noodles. We had chicken. We had cream. Let’s make an alfredo dish! And to spice it up a…
2021 Isn’t Start Off So Great…
Everyone looked forward to this new year with a grain of hope. Hope that things will get better. Well, as luck would have it for us, it has not started off so great for the Ulmer household. First, the youngest…
A New Year
Do I sit down and write a new year’s resolution? Or several? I’ve tried in the past. You know, the usual: work out more, eat healthy. The lists are endless and usually meaningless. But I do think it’s important to…
Christmas 2020
This year has been rough. But we found a way to celebrate a wonderful time of year with friends and family. There was great food, great company and great presents. Here’s what Christmas in the Ulmer household looks like! And…
Devin’s Winter Concert
This school year has been such a challenge for parents, teachers, staff and students. The difficulty in learning and teaching in this environment has been exponentially increased. And yet, the band directors at the Middle and High Schools still managed…
What I Wish for in 2021
The year 2020 is almost over. That could be a good thing. But, as the saying goes, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. We all thought 2019 was a rough year and couldn’t wait until it ended.…
Christmas Cookies!
We wanted to decorate Christmas cookies this year. I have quite a few sprinkle varieties and the kids always love making different designs. But we never got around to getting a set of cookies. I had never made sugar cookies…