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My Blog about stuff – family, sports, travel, and cooking.
My blog is almost like my journal. I keep track of my kids’ various activities, from Taekwondo to Soccer to Band. I also spend time writing about our various travels, whether to family or one of the many soccer events we attend. You might also find a good recipe, or two!
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 the first song: Seventeen Come Sunday. The second piece was called: The…
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 bit, I made it Cajun style. So here’s my make-shift recipe for Cajun…
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 and I ended up with covid. On account of us having very little funds, we…
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 look at yourself and make decisions that will help you move forward…
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 when it was time for presents, the boys ripped into them. Austin got…
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 to put together a virtual winter concert…
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. Then we entered into 2020 and the downhill slide began. Let’s hope things don’t get…
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 but decided to give it a shot. Plus, Santa needs something to eat! In case…
This recipe is so easy and so, so good! It also makes quite a bit of food, definitely plenty for leftovers for lunch and dinner. Enjoy!…