Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024

Previous years have been so hard. More difficult than I care to mention here. But this year was different. We had a damn good year. Mike got a new, high-paying job. I’m starting to settle into the new face of…

Previous years have been so hard. More difficult than I care to mention here. But this year was different. We had a damn good year. Mike got a new, high-paying job. I’m starting to settle into the new face of…

We had the pleasure of watching Devin perform in the DCHS Wind Symphony. They put on a Holiday Concert complete with a Christmas favorite. Enjoy! Sinfonia Nobilissima Sleigh Ride Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Devin with his headband!

I usually don’t take time off for the 4th of July. But seeing as it was on a Tuesday this year, I went ahead and took Monday off. That gave me 4 days away from work. 4 days to do…

Goodbye, 2022. I feel like I say this every year. This new year has got to be better. Right? 2022 was rough. Everything was difficult. We were fighting financial woes, and car troubles, and making sure the kids got to…

Our family usually travels to Texas to visit my parents over the Thanksgiving break. And we’re often left scrambling to find a good time to put up the tree and outdoor decorations. Well, this year was a bit different. Devin…

Halloween was on a Monday this year. It’s tough when it’s on a school/work night. And to make matters worse, I’ve been under the weather. Some type of sinus headache or something. Pounding behind the eyes, pain in the sinuses,…

Our kids were in and out over the weekend. Some spending time with friends. Our two older boys were playing soccer. But we came together Sunday to celebrate Easter. And had a bit of fun with just a few (36!)…

I am a terrible person. I did not get many pictures of the kids this year. Halloween always creeps up on me. This year was worse! I also didn’t get many Christmas pictures. I blame this on the children who…
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…