Hemrich Happenings

2011

2011-12-01T18:29:00.001-06:00

Another successful year here at the Hemrich house. We’ve had many blessings yet again & are so grateful to God & all His goodness.
We started the year with a trip to Vegas for Rob & I. We had a big summer bash on July 4th. We took quite a few small but exciting trips with and without the kids, where lots of memories were made.
Rob got a very special gift for my birthday– he got “Kelly” tattooed on his arm!!! (see photo on card) We will celebrate 18 years of marriage on June 18th– WOW! It just keeps getting better! I will celebrate 5 years CANCER FREE on April 12th!!! I am planning a large party this summer to celebrate!!!! I will also have a BIG birthday in the fall– sounds like another reason for a PARTY!!!
Our house turned 100 years old this year. Our children are the 5th generation of my family to live here. We really like living on the farm.
Jordan will be 16 years old on December 7th!!! He is doing well in his second year at NCHS. He played football again this year & we are really looking forward to him being able to drive to practice next year. He still loves motorcycles. We are glad he is a hard worker & is able to fund this hobby (mostly). Jordan shot his first 8 point buck this fall. I think he has the “fever” now.
Garrett turned 13 this year. He is in the 8th grade at St. Thomas. He joined Jordan in the corn fields this year detasseling. He has started hunting this year with a bow & arrow– still waiting for his first deer.
Kade is in the forth grade at St. Thomas. He turned 9 years old this year. Never a dull moment with Kade around. His right hand dog is Jack. They are never far apart. Kade got his “green card” this summer. He has not really been hunting, but is proud of his card. That and camping on the river with Uncle Josh were his highlights of the year.
Rob has been working at Sherwin Williams for 18 years. Kelly has been working at The Robinson Smile Center for 8 years and is enjoying her 7th year in her Mary Kay business.
Looking forward to another great year!!! God Bless,
The Hemrich’s

From EDN

2011-07-11T19:17:00.000-05:00

An Insight From the Dentist’s Chair
I have a question for you today and you can answer the question to yourself. How many of you floss regularly? How many of you floss some of the time? How many of you do not floss at all? How many of you don’t floss but tell your hygienist that you do? I used to floss the morning of my dental appointment so if the hygienist asked me if I flossed I could say, “I just flossed this morning.”
I just had a dental appointment a few weeks ago. There I was sitting in the dental chair cute as a button and the hygienist comes in prepared once more to clean my teeth. She starts her work and the conversation inevitably like it always does turns to flossing. She asks me if I floss. Well, I have learned to stop being a big fat liar so I said that no I really do not. She starts into her speech about flossing and why one needs to do it. Prior to this appointment I would react like maybe many of you do to the flossing rant, “Yah, Yah, O.K. – whatever – just let me get done so I can leave. Of, course she flosses after all she is a hygienist.” And you continue to go about your life without floss
But for some reason this time was different. For some reason this time she caught my attention. I saw the light this time because she explained to me where I was headed if I didn’t start to floss regularly. Not that she had never told me all this before but for some reason that day I listened. If you do not floss bacteria finds a home in between your teeth. That bacteria can not only inflame your gums causing them to become red and painful it can make your teeth miserable, bacteria between teeth has also been linked to heart attacks and strokes. If I did not start to floss regularly they would have to do a special cleaning procedure called “deep scaling” which would not only be painful it would be costly to the tune of $800.00. If I did not floss eventually I would be headed for dentures. I have some bone structure in my mouth that would have to be chipped away to even begin to fit dentures in my mouth. O.K. O.K. – I surrender. I now keep floss in my desk drawer where it is handy.
The hygienist can encourage, she can give samples of floss, and brand new toothbrushes but she cannot floss her patience teeth everyday – it is up to them. If you look at your teeth and think that the look fine they don’t need to be flossed – you are kidding yourself. You are not seeing what your teeth could be. You are not seeing the bad things going on underneath and eventually you will pay the price for something that so easily could have been prevented.
That is not the only epiphany I had that day in the dentist’s chair. When the hygienist first started on me about the flossing I thought to myself this is exactly how a pastor must sound like to some people when he is encouraging them to read the Bible everyday. “Yah, Yah, O.K. – whatever – just say what you need to say and get done so I can leave. Of, course he reads the Bible after all he is a pastor.” And many people continue to go about their lives without God’s Word. If you look at your life without a regular dose of God’s Word and you think that you are doing fine – you are kidding yourself. You are not seeing what your life in Jesus Christ could be. You are not allowing yourself to see the bad things going on underneath – the potential loss of faith and eventually paying an eternal price for that which so easily could have been prevented. A pastor can certainly encourage the people, the pastor can provide reading schedules and memory work but the pastor cannot read the Word for the people – they need to want to do it themselves.
If you are not reading God’s word regularly what could be said today that would finally make a difference. What could be said that would make you finally want to submerge yourself in His Word? Telling people they have to read the Bible that God commands us to read it which He does, may not do the job. Many times when people are told they have to do something they tend to run the other way. What are just some of the pure joys the pure benefits one received by reading the word of God?
The Bible realigns your priorities and tells you how to live. II Thess says, “Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.” The purpose of our lives is to give God glory as we live by loving and serving others. The Bible daily reminds us of that. The Bible gives you the tools to be an effective Christian in your life. 2 Timothy 3;16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The Bible also provides protection from temptation and the schemes of the devil. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Reading the Bible daily is sharing time with your best friend. And if nothing else the Bible is a constant reminder how much God loves you and the price that He paid for you. John 20:31 “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” The price God paid for you was the death of His Son – the Bible daily reminds and assures you of that love. The Word of God is here for you, keep it handy, read it daily and your life will never ever be the same.

dontwasteyourcancer: great news and a little trip

2011-02-25T20:25:00.000-06:00

dontwasteyourcancer: great news and a little trip: "the good news is: the MRI showed nothing...totally clear! praise God.the ryders are out of town celebrating cliff's birthday. let..."

MaryKay

2011-01-30T11:24:00.000-06:00

MaryKay

Sell Mary Kay: How Do I Get Started?

2011-01-27T20:27:00.000-06:00

Sell Mary Kay: How Do I Get Started?

Check it out!!! Let me know what you think....

Leadership Meeting

2011-01-22T08:07:00.004-06:00

Another fun Mary Kay trip!!! What a great group of girls! We met the coach of the Texas Longhorns in the elevator. That was our closest claim to fame.

My Baby is 15!!!

2010-12-06T21:39:00.006-06:00

15 years ago we were due to have a baby on December 13th. On Dec. 6th I had a regular appt. with my OB. He said "you are not going to have that baby till after Christmas!" On December 7th I woke up not feeling well. I went to work & decided to leave at noon. I called Rob & he met me at the Dr's office. The Dr. came back from lunch at 1:00 & I was waiting for him. They put us in a room & I thought I was going to DIE!! It seemed like forever that I waited-finally he came in & checked me. He said "you are ready to deliver!" OK- I was ready to push that thing out---NO Honey- you need to go to the hospital!!! Excuse me??? I walked into the hospital & had an argument with the lady at the desk that I was not the pt. from the office that had called because she was about to deliver-duh. Jordan was born at 2:00. I tease him that his birth was the fastest thing he has ever done.

I can't even start to say how wonderful Jordan is. Other than his little projects & a messy room he is almost perfect. He reminds me of Rob. He will make a good husband someday.

He wanted me to make Pumpkin Spice cake- that's what he wants every year. I can't believe he will be driving in a year- can I be that old???

What's New

2010-10-28T12:02:00.000-05:00

What's New

My Man Rob

2010-10-21T13:48:00.021-05:00

1990

Rob had this shirt on the first time I met him.

1994

I have the best husband ever. He loves me more & more everyday (believe me sometimes I am difficult to love:)

Random Photos

2010-10-14T12:32:00.005-05:00

Boys waiting on the bus. Jordan has football every morning.

My little brother & Jack watching the boys get on bus.

Garrett's school work.

Rock The Pink event for Breast Cancer Awareness

My St. Thomas church window in the bathroom- thanks to my "handyman" Rob:)

BREW

2010-09-22T21:55:00.004-05:00

5 years ago

2010-09-05T16:43:00.005-05:00

Jordan turns 10. I don't remember that cake- it looks like something I would try to forget!

Colorado in 2004

Kade
I know I didn't take this- I would have picked up a little.

Garrett

Kade

3 years ago

2010-08-31T07:19:00.003-05:00

Ran across some photos from three years ago.

Busy Busy Busy

2010-08-08T15:45:00.008-05:00

Family room before

During....... Now everything from my office & dining room is shoved in here-it's a MESS!

Our room before

Our room after

Kade's room before

During (I love child labor)

Kade's room after (more child labor)

We have been busy with a few projects around the house. We are getting some finished & it feels so good!!!

We rented a sander this weekend & sanded all the wood floors! Rob seems to lack my ability to start something & finish it 4 months later. (See Kade's room- that was my baby)

He may be trying to kill me-I'm not sure. Man I am SORE. We have our bedroom finished with all furniture back in & clean. My office needs a final coat. We just have dining room & living room to stain/poly. The floors look GREAT. I just keep thinking all this hard work will be worth it. If I survive??? I am also so grateful for all this energy- I feel amazing!!!

Vacation 2010

2010-07-19T17:57:00.010-05:00

Headed to Branson!

Swimming at the Hotel

Kade

A little golf

Waiting for a table

My favorite husband:)

Duck ride

My second favorite husband:)

Me & "the boys"

My third favorite husband- with the middle man in the back-again!

We had lots of fun, but are glad to be home.

A guy asked Rob what his dream vacation is- he said he just doesn't want to go to work & spend time with his family & his perfect wife. Maybe he didn't say perfect???

Home Projects

2010-06-12T21:40:00.007-05:00

The Hemrich's have been busy with some home improvement projects. I finished the stairs in record time-2 months. It seems that I have a small problem getting things finished.

Stairs before

Stairs after-SWEET!

Planting flowers & a new addition to the family.

Laundry room painted & we moved Dad's washer/dryer out. Rob made little stands for W/D because we can't stack them. That saved me a few $$$ on overpriced stands from Menards. I LOVE my washer/dryer. I love Rob too:))

When I painted Garrett's room I got some paint on the nasty orange/rust carpet-darn!! The plan was new carpet-but when I pulled up a corner of the carpet & cleaned the foam off with steel wool----BAM---beautiful wood floors!!! YES!!There are two spots that are not perfect & they just happen to be by the door. I wanted this photo to show the contrast to the lovely carpet.

Relay For Life

2010-06-03T19:48:00.003-05:00

My fundraiser for my Relay For Life Team this year is a chance to win a Sonicare toothbrush!!

http://www.sonicare.com/professional/dp/OurProducts/FlexCarePlus.aspx

This is the best toothbrush on the market! I think everyone should be forced to use it daily so I don't have to work as hard. I have not ran this by my State Representative like my "daily flossing" law. I will work on that when I get time!

I would like to thank Dr. Terry & Dr. Jason at The Smile Center for making this donation- you are the best!!!

Check out our office web site: www.robinsonsmilecenter.com

Check back often- my photo will be there soon!!!

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5- Good Luck!!

Stop by the Relay on Friday June 11th. It will be on the square this year. I will be the Fight Back speaker. Thanks for your support!!!

For more information or to join my team http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10IL?pg=entry&fr_id=22177

Team name is Kelly's Krew

Survivor St. Thomas

2010-05-21T16:37:00.015-05:00

8th graders last class mass-tears!

What a great group-more tears!!

"fishing"

8th grade boys event.

Nice glasses Lucas-you look good in Mary Kay!

That's my boy! See video below

All 8th graders.

Relay race.

The dynamic duo!

What a great group of kids??

Dads house is almost done!!

2010-05-15T08:03:00.007-05:00

Dad said I need to put new pictures on Spacebook??
I hope to start moving some of his things soon.
It is really cute- I'm thinking of having an open house/party. Don't tell Rob!

Stairs going into loft.

Bathroom & laundry room on lower leval. Taken from elevator-going down. Like the tile design? I helped with that.

Lower bathroom tub/Kade. The shower upstairs is SWEET- I don't have any recent photos of it.

My Baby Kade is 8!

2010-05-06T21:24:00.012-05:00

My baby is 8 years old today- yikes!

Where does the time go?

Notice all the lumps & bumps in the photos. He has been our ER child. He always had head or feet problems.

First Communion

2010-05-02T19:05:00.009-05:00

Jordan leading the group (he's a server)

Two beautiful Hemrich girls & one Bierman.

Smile Rob- your wife is on your lap in church!

Soooo cute!

Birthday Boys

2010-04-23T20:24:00.017-05:00

New baby Garrett

Tired Garrett

Sad Garrett

Relieved Garrett

Cool Garrett (black hat)

Happy Garrett

Naked Garrett

Smelly Garrett

Chubby Garrett-eating imagine that!

Flying Garrett

Sad Garrett

Proud Garrett

Surprised Garrett

12 years ago I gave Rob the best birthday gift ever- our nuggett Garrett. He was 2 1/2 weeks early & weighed 8.2 pounds. I was only at the hospital for 2 hours before he was born. Garrett was quite the chubby baby. He LIKED to eat. Jordan was still getting up in the night & wondering around & Garrett ate every 2 hours. I thought I was going to go crazy-still do???Mmmm

Garrett is quite the joy. I wouldn't trade him for anything.

Happy Birthday Rob & Garrett- I LOVE you:)

The Smile Center in Dallas

2010-04-18T13:30:00.008-05:00

Dr. Terry-my boss, Tara- almost the best D.A. ever, Dr. Jason-new Doctor & someone with LOTS of hair???

One of our cool teachers- Vicky.

The whole gang after the most FAB meal!

Always read the sign before you sit down Dr. T & Rosie.

Classic!!

New Project

2010-04-05T18:00:00.005-05:00

Upstairs we have OLD paneling that I don't like. I also don't like the orange-ish wood. I first wanted to get it drywalled. Rob was not real cracked up on that- So now I have a little project going on.
This is the before.

This is the after- I LOVE IT!!! Kade too! I put joint compound over the paneling -primed & painted. It is real textured. I am painting all the wood brown- I just have the one done by Kade's arm. That is not joint compound on his mouth- powdered doughnut-breakfast of champions.

I think this will take a while. P.S. the dear heads will be going to my Dad's house.

This is the stairway. It's pretty tall- not sure how this will work??? Again- the decor is my fathers.

More stairway...Mmmmm

P.S. I love you Rob- I know you read this:))) xxooo

Dad's House

2010-03-28T20:54:00.006-05:00

Ride Jordan!

Garrett & Jack

Entry way

Kade in the shower.

Wood floor in living area around elevator.

Kitchen

Space Camp

2010-03-22T20:09:00.014-05:00

Finished with our shuttle mission.

The beginning of the group Casper. With our fearless leader- Kevin.

Eating at the end of the trip at Chili's.

Our group won the trivia event- no thanks to me. My ? was what does O.M.S. stand for? I said One Man Shuttle----wrong.

8th grade class & Kevin.

What a great trip!!

Food at Space camp----Not the best???

Getting ready to launch rockets.

We learned a lot about shuttle missions- we even did our own mission.

The best thing about space camp---Kevin!!!! He was our guide the entire time:) Mommy likey!

8th grade class. What a great group of kids. Lots of fun!

Nick's Race shirts

2010-03-16T21:08:00.008-05:00

It's a good thing we have a few Nick's Race shirts. I swear if Jordan can find a clean one that is what he would wear DAILY!!!!

He is SOOOO much like Rob! That is part of what makes Rob such a good husband- he never gets rid of a good thing!!!

D-Day

2010-03-12T21:14:00.003-06:00

Three years ago I got the call.

I think I was having "bald dreams" last night. I usually don't think about it, today it was the first thought in my head.

I won't have much time to think this next week- we are getting ready to go to Space Camp with Jordan. Rob & I will both be going- I'm looking forward to the 8 hour bus ride. I told Jordan we are going to make out- he just rolled his eyes- almost like he has heard that before???

Painting Done----almost!!!

2010-03-06T19:19:00.006-06:00

Before

After two coats of primer, base coat & top coat/glaze. I LOVE IT!!!

Jordan

2010-02-28T12:02:00.004-06:00

Jordan & Rob taking a nap.

It has happened- Jordan is taller than me!!! Yikes!! How did this happen?

His voice has changed also. For a couple weeks I would hear a man talking in the other room & think someone was here-no it was Jordan. I called home this week & thought he was Rob on the phone.

Jordan loves to wear his hood-see top photo- I have thought he was Rob in the yard many times.

I put the picture of Rob in bed with Jordan. Rob will use every excuse he can to take a nap (he is doing it right now). I can't stand it. He would always say the kids needed a nap & I can't tell you how many times they would be running around & he would have fallen asleep.

4th at State

2010-02-19T12:27:00.005-06:00

Outside the bus at Pontiac.

Garrett #20

Garrett playing in the last few minutes.

It's been a fun ride. I think Garrett has learned a lot!

I am soooo proud of our 8th grade team. What an experience!!! Thanks to all.

Final Four Baby!!!!!

2010-02-14T14:11:00.007-06:00

Garrett #20 before the game. (this was all of his floor time for this game)

Lucas/Lucas #13/23 our 2 8th graders- that's right I said 2!!!

Winning the first game!!!! They did such a GREAT job!!! I was so nervous & sooo happy!!!

My 8th grader with part of the team.

6th graders listening to the boys get coached. I hope they are paying attention!

Garrett playing in the second game. Note the size of the other player.

We just had the most amazing day!!! The St. Thomas 8th grade team made it to the FINAL FOUR at state!!! The best part is- we only have 2 8th graders!!!! You should see these boys play!!! Garrett is on the team as a 6 th grader. What an experience for him. We have had so much fun- I really enjoy watching the games-usually I'm not a big sports fan:) I was sooo nervous before the first game---yikes!

We lost the second game on Saturday. I am so proud of these kids on the St. Thomas team & the coaches. They played hard & looked great.

We will play Thursday for 3rd or 4th place. I can't wait!!!

State Bound!

2010-02-11T21:07:00.003-06:00

This is the 7th grade St. Thomas team. They won the regional game last week.

We have 2 8th grade boys -Lucas/Lucas- they are going to State this weekend!!!! These boys can play!!! WOW!!! ( I wish I had a picture)

Garrett had some playing time on both teams. He plays when the 8th graders are up by 20 pts-which is a lot. He is having fun. I enjoy watching the boys. I also enjoy watching Pat/John coach. They really have done a great job-I'm glad I'm not a coach- I would not be good.

I have shed a few tears thinking about Jordan & his friends going to high school. I can't believe it!!! They have such a great group of kids in their class.

This is really big for St. Thomas & the 8th grade class. So wish us luck on Saturday. We will be playing at 12:30 in Pontiac.

Good Parents???

2010-02-02T20:01:00.006-06:00

We have been looking for a new dog. Not wanting to deal with the puppy stage again I thought we would adopt from a shelter. We found a dog online, went to see it (first mistake) & didn't get accepted for the adoption. Rob went over first- I knew he would be the hardest "sell" & he is very rational/level headed. He told me the lady gave him the "third degree"- I didn't believe him. I took the kids over & couldn't answer a question right.
Lady-"Will you take the dog out on a leash?"
Me- "No- we live on a farm in the country."
Lady- "We prefer you have a fenced in back yard. Do you have any other animals?"
Me- "No"
Lady- "Well he might like a cat to play with."
I almost said that we had a cat & haven't seen in for a few months-RIP Cougar.
The only thing I didn't like about this dog was that he looked a lot like our old dog- just bigger.
The shelter lady said she would call us Wednesday & we could pick the dog up last Friday if we qualified. She didn't call or e-mail.

So- we went to the Amish store where we got Maggie. For only $25 more than the shelter fee we can be the parents of a Boston Terrier puppy without a background check or home visit. We are going to pick up "Jack" on Friday.

I almost forgot the best part:

Before I went to the Amish store & got a "talk" from Rob about how he didn't think we wanted a puppy & it needs to be warmer outside...blah blah...

We came home & told him how cute the puppy is & he said "Why didn't you bring it home?" I told him he had that "talk" with me with all the blah blah & he said " Well I didn't think you would listen to me, I just thought you would do it anyway!" So I called & will get Jack Friday. The photo above is not him- he is mostly white with a black diamond on his head.

P.S. Rob is the best husband ever!!!!

Dad's House

2010-01-25T12:49:00.005-06:00

Going down in Elevator. (Jordan)

Loft

Main floor bathroom. (classic of Jordan)

Electric is done. Windows are in. Waiting on insulation. It is a bit muddy-not sure when they will be doing that.

Maggie

2010-01-14T22:00:00.006-06:00

When we moved to the country we talked Rob into getting a dog. Rob was not a big "dog person" & did not believe in paying for a dog when you can get them for free. My dad has a Boston Terri or & I went to the Amish store to see if they had one & saw Maggie. I fell in love with her. She was a Miniature Pinscher. We had her for 6 months & it was wonderful. The only thing she did that got on my nerves was she did bark a lot when we had company over or when she saw the vacuum-I didn't like her high pitched bark.
Monday the boys wanted her to ride with me to pick them up from school. When we got home I didn't pull in the garage, so the car was only a few feet from the road. I guess Maggie jumped out of the car & ran into the road. This wouldn't have been a problem normally because we only have one person who drives down this road. Well that person was right there in the road & Maggie ran right under the car. The good thing she didn't suffer & she wasn't all bloody.
We all were soooo sad. We are going to miss her everyday.
We will get another dog. We are not sure what kind to get. I don't want a free one!! I'm leaning toward a Boston Terrier. The boys want a Blue Healer like Josh has- that thing chewed the roof off a car!

For right now we are going to have Rubin over to spend the night. I think when it gets warm we will do some puppy shopping.
Rob wants to have a little service/funeral in the back yard-I'm not real cracked up about that.....

Memorials can be made to the Maggie Hemrich Memorial Fund/i.e.$$$kelly's cash for shoppin$

Our last photo of Maggie & Garrett.

My "little brother" Rubin. He is Amish.

One of the first photos of Maggie.

We have learned a few lessions from this.

Life is precious & fleeting. Be grateful for everything you have.

We all grieve in many ways. Kade went straight to anger. Garrett had sadness & guilt.

We have a lot of love in our hearts for puppies who will love us back.

I've Been A Good Girl!!

2010-01-08T18:11:00.005-06:00

I LOVE SANTA!!! I got an iPod nano for x-mas with a pink iHome. I LOVE IT!!

In June we were married 15 years. Rob gave me a Zales bag & my first thought was that someone he works with gave him the bag. When I opened the bag I found my diamond Journey necklace!!! Rob saved for months to buy this for me. When he found the one he wanted he had enough money-but didn't think about sales tax. He had to go out to his truck for more money- I think that is sooooo sweet.

We have had a great year!!!

Christmas 09

2010-01-01T11:00:00.006-06:00

Brothers family---so cute!

Kade was all about farming this year. Garrett got a pink bike & a paint ball gun (the bike was a joke).

Whiting's Hemrich's & Erickson's

Lisa,Kelly & Tina-my "old"friends:)

Kibler Grandkids

Twins???

Dad's House

2009-12-24T07:35:00.006-06:00

Looking up at the loft from the main floor.

main floor bathroom. To the left will be an open living room-right will be kitchen. It looks like Josh's dog Blue is chewing on something.

Elevator in main floor living room.

One week after starting. I think it looks pretty good.

More Nashville

2009-12-19T18:47:00.007-06:00

A few of my new friends.

Bill Anderson Poets & Prophets- we had V.I.P seats!

Trace Adkins at the Opry

Vince Gill singing Look At Us That reminds me of Rob.

Pink Cadillac at the Cadillac Ranch. A little late night entertainment- we arrived in a Limo. We only went a few blocks from The Stage, but it was raining & Lee knew the driver.

Nashville Trip

2009-12-13T20:21:00.008-06:00

See the guy in the pink shirt? He was our driver/paparazzi Brett Michael. What a great guy to drive us wild women around all weekend!!! What a great time!!!

I can now mark ride a mechanical bull off my bucket list!

My "survivor" friend Amy. She organized the trip.

Look at all my new friends! They look innocent, but they are pretty CRAZY. We got along really well...MMMmmmm

Kelly, Bill Anderson & Amy

What a weekend!!! I just got home from an amazing trip to Nashville. We were there from Friday-Sunday & had a heck of a time. We did soooo many amazing things. I'm sure it will take me a few posts to share. What a GREAT group of girls (and Brett). Some things I won't share...LOL

Quilts for Sale

2009-12-05T15:59:00.008-06:00

Small Throw Quilts $45.00
(Baby blankets)

Medium Throw Quilt $80.00

Baby Doll Quilt $25.00 or 2 for $40.00
(small granddog quilt)

My mom has her quilts for sale. She makes them all herself. They are really nice. She can also do custom size/colors. Let me know if you need more information or would like to see them in person.

Who are these kids?

2009-12-02T21:29:00.005-06:00

Wow! My kids look a lot alike- I wonder why??? The top two photos are Jordan. I ran across them & thought it was Kade for a second. The teeth gave it away on the second one. The last one is the day we told everyone we were having a baby.

Painting Project-Done

2009-11-21T18:11:00.007-06:00

Before

After

I have been painting the foyer for a while. I am finished-thanks to Rob. He is a much better painter than I am. Now all I have to do is the living room--yikes. At least I know what I want. I am going to wait until Dad has his "stuff" out. Not sure when that will be???? They have delivered some of the wood for his house & will start soon.

Quilts

2009-11-07T19:58:00.003-06:00

My mom-Nancy Kibler- has just started selling quilts that she has been making. She has quite a few in many colors, styles & sizes. I think they would make a great gift! We have quite a few that she has done for us over the years. She made the wall hanging I have that has pictures on it.

2009-11-01T13:55:00.004-06:00

Spiderman

Phil & Phillis

Cinderella

Michael Jackson & Spiderman

Rob -N- Kelly

2009-10-26T15:31:00.007-05:00

I just heard the song Johnny & June & found some old photos of us. I have the greatest relationship with Rob & it just keeps getting better. I want to walk the line till the end of time!!

Branson Trip

2009-10-18T17:54:00.002-05:00

I just had the most amazing weekend with my Mary Kay "family". I earned a free trip to Branson with my director & unit. Lisa Goodwin's unit joined in on the fun.
We had the MOST FUN!!! I think I laughed more in the last few days than in forever. What an amazing group of friends!!!! I love them with all my heart!!!!
We went to the Titanic museum, Showboat, Legends singing show, shopping, ate, ate, ate, ate, laughed, laughed, laughed, prayed, sang, didn't sleep much, ate, ate, ate, laughed!!!! I can't express what an amazing weekend we had. My Mary Kay friends are the BEST!!! I love each & every one of them!!!! They enrich my life--THANKS!

2009-10-18T17:37:00.010-05:00

Director Lisa Goodwin & me.

Some of Lisa's unit & me!

Jodi & June my sister consultants.

June, Jodi, Tammy & Jessie.

View from our room.

My unit members in our room.

New Stuff!

2009-10-11T18:54:00.004-05:00

We have a new fridge,stove & DISHWASHER!! The dishwasher is a drawer. Rob really did not think we needed it- I really thought we did! I love it!!! I LOVE ROB!!!

The stove has not made me a better cook---yet--- still waiting on that:)

Look how big Maggie is. She likes her treats.

Josh's House

2009-09-25T19:13:00.005-05:00

Here are a few photos of Josh's house. Josh is my little brother & almost my favorite neighbor:)

He has built every inch of this house on his own. It is pretty amazing. He is an amazing guy.

The wood for this house was taken from the land that in 1911 our house was built from.

Josh built the timber frames in Dad's shed one winter. (I think there are 4 of them) I like the way the windows are looking out.

Looking up the stairs is the loft. He also has a full walkout basement.

Fun Party

2009-09-14T07:11:00.004-05:00

We had a blast at our first party here at the farm. We had lots of friends, food & fun. You can't beat that. None of the boys got hurt or lost-I was worried about that the most. We were all tired the next day. I think even Rob had a good time!

Elevator

2009-09-05T15:53:00.002-05:00

Hemrich Party!

2009-09-05T07:46:00.002-05:00

You are invited to a party here on Saturday the 12th at 6:00 PM
Bring a side dish & some lawn chairs.
Send me a quick e-mail so I will know how many pork burgers to buy.
Click on the image above for directions from Newton.
Robinson directions are below- a big thank you to Jordan for that!

Zip Line

2009-08-30T19:30:00.004-05:00

The boys have been doing a lot of work on the Playhouse. The last thing to do was to install the zip line. Now let the fun begin!!! This is Garrett on his first "run".

Before/After Barn

2009-08-28T08:06:00.004-05:00

Rob has been busy at the new house. He fixed up the building that we always called the smoke house. I guess 100 years ago they stored meat in there & would smoke something????

This week he fixed up the little black pump house that has the well in it that is to the left of the building. The boys helped him fix up the playhouse that we used when we were kids. They are wanting to put up a zip line.

First Day of School

2009-08-22T07:39:00.003-05:00

Wow my babies are so big!!! Kade is in 2nd,Garrett 6th & Jordan is in 8th!! I can't believe it.

Open House

2009-08-20T21:02:00.002-05:00

I will be having my first open house in Hidalgo. It will be Saturday from 1-6. Feel free to stop by!!! Hope to see you. Call if you need directions- I plan on having pink balloons up.

Summer Fun

2009-08-17T19:47:00.006-05:00

Look easy??

I was going to jump from the second leval- I couldn't do it! It is 20 feet up. Garrett & I jumped off the first leval (10 feet) holding hands. These kids are CRAZY!!! Man did we have fun!!!

We have a baby girl!!

2009-08-02T08:09:00.003-05:00

Meet Maggie Hemrich. She is a minature pinscher. We got her yesterday & all is going well. I'm afraid she might have a headache from Kade yelling her name. We are enjoying our new house. Stop by if you are out this way.

Kade's photos

2009-07-28T06:39:00.006-05:00

Kade has been our little photo bug lately. It seems he likes the CLOSE ones. We need to teach him how to zoom.

Dad's House

2009-07-24T11:01:00.004-05:00

Kibler Grandkids

They started dad's house last week. It is 1/4 North of our house. He bought a camper to live in until it is finished. The boys had a big time working on the farm last week. Then we went on vacation- I bet it was quiet around here!

Swimming lessons

2009-07-06T15:03:00.003-05:00

First day of lessons with Lea. See Lea swatting flies. There were TONS of flies. I walked around the pool swatting the kids on the head to kill them (the flies not the kids). I was also looking for a shallow grave on the Farley property-MMmmm

Maybe it's that new birthday gift for Holly. Maybe you should have asked for a bug zapper???

New Address

2009-07-01T20:30:00.002-05:00

We are putting our life in boxes. It is amazing how much "stuff" we have.

Why do we have so many huggies??? 25 in the house 5 in my car

Write this down

19728 N 1500th Street
Hidalgo, IL 62432
618-793-2684

That is my OLD phone # for those who are "OLD" friends:)

Fair Queen

2009-06-23T06:19:00.003-05:00

A few years ago I got an foundation emergency e-mail. The e-mail was vj90- so I'm thinking it is someone I went to high school with. NO- That is the year she was born!!!

Vanessa has been my Mary Kay customer from that point on. I helped her with her make up yesterday & she was perfect!!! I know she will do a great job as our fair queen!! (Her Mary Kay looks pretty good in the 100 degree weather-better than mine)

I am so proud of Ashley Hemrich- she could not have done a better job. She is so special to me. In 1990 I was the fair queen & fell in love with Rob that week. I met Ashley when she was 6 months old & fell in love with her also. We've has some great times.

SOLD!

2009-06-19T06:12:00.002-05:00

It's offical the house is sold! Now we get to start packing-FUN! I sold the living room furniture to the real estate agent. That gave Rob a little stress. He said " I love that chair!" Well I hate it & say goodbye. If anyone needs anything let me know- I'm in the selling mood. Dining room table & chairs. Jyn- you told me you like the hutch in DR????

2009-06-18T06:10:00.002-05:00

15 years ago today a young girl & guy got married on a VERY hot day. I have fallen in love with Rob again each day in all those years. Everything just keeps getting better. I can't wait for 15 more!!

Garrett is a bride

2009-06-10T20:51:00.003-05:00

We are having a Virtual Makeover event in Newton on Monday June 15th. All my guests get a FREE compact. Let me know if you would like to participate.

P.S I had to pay Garrett to let me use him as an advertisement.

New video

2009-06-07T21:45:00.005-05:00

I had two strangers offer me $20 each to do their make up. I did it for free & told them I was "out for hire" for birthday parties.

Putting make-up on my baby

Garrett may be a Mary Kay consultant!

Brock, Garrett, Logan & Grant

The boys have a new video on You Tube. The did a lip sinc to a Kiss song at the Relay For Life this weekend. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrVW6oZ-ze4

Relay For Life

2009-06-05T07:13:00.003-05:00

Stop by & see me at Relay For Life. Just look for the big pink ribbon. Take a lap for Kelly's Krew & get a free gift!

Day 2 excitement

2009-06-02T19:10:00.006-05:00

Freddy- yes on the Kitchen floor.

Jordan getting ready to jump.

Kade & Blue fishing.

Kade with his new love- body paint.

The strangest thing happened last night. I think I had a stroke. We all stayed up late. Jordan fell asleep on the couch. Garrett had his pillow & blanket on the couch & I watched him walk to the bedroom. Rob always checks the doors before he goes to sleep- the back door was opened just a little. Rob woke up at 1:00 & thought he heard something. He looked outside didn't see anything so he checked on the kids. He couldn't find Garrett!! I remember him looking in our closet & he said he couldn't find Garrett. I'm thinking "he's not in the closet" I roll over & don't appreciate getting disturbed. Rob checks all over the house & outside. He tells me again that he can't find Garrett & I can tell by his voice that he is worried. I jump up, turn on all the lights & we are yelling for him inside & out. Jordan wakes up just enough to use the bathroom---Jordan got to clean the bathroom this morning. Joy! We can not find Garrett!!! I told Rob I think we need to call the police. I pulled out the storage container from my Mary Kay table (see photo above)& see Garrett's blanket & a leg. I poke the leg & it moves---thank God!!! I don't think I have ever been so scared!!! Then I was almost mad. He said that's where he went to sleep. At one point I was thinking he had been sleep walking & went outside. Jordan is good about sleep walking.

Quite the excitement. I'm glad we were home. I would have called the cops & probably would have accused some poor innocent person of stealing my baby when he was with us the whole time!

Day 1

2009-06-01T21:55:00.006-05:00

Fred

Jesus

Josh's child Blue. I wish Josh would have a real baby.

We had a great first day of our Hemrich "staycation". We went to the beach (Josh's pond), had a pathetic lunch by an amazing chef (ham salad made by me) & the maid came to tidy up the place (me again). The boys did make breakfast- it was much better than my lunch. I am amazed at how much they eat & drink!!! I think Kade eats the most- that boy is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

I found a tiny turtle (Fred is his name). I picked it up & it totally attatcked Kade. It clamped on his finger & scared us to death. So, I'm thinking it is a snapping turtle. Well it isn't- Oops. I'm going to take it to The Smile Center. Two years ago a little boy left us two turtles that stayed all summer. That will give me something to do at work- stare out the window at Fred-good times!

I ended my evening with a Mary Kay meeting. I won a free necklace for top sales last week- $400! I LOVE my MK friends. We are having Monday night meetings now in Newton & I am SOOO happy. That will be a good way to start the weeks. Next week will be PMS for the guests (Pamper Me Silly) Let me know if you would like to be my guest.

On Vacation

2009-05-29T20:50:00.000-05:00

I am on vacation until June 9th!!!

Fishing

2009-05-25T18:24:00.005-05:00

Nice Barbie pole John!

Jordan & Maddie with a fish.

Rob & Maddie

We spent Sunday with Tina & Johnny Erickson. Caught a lot of fish & had lots of fun.

Working out

2009-05-22T09:30:00.002-05:00

Rob & I are both trying to get fit. He has done 2 days of the P 90 X & he can barely move. I'm afraid he is going to hurt himself. I ordered a Cardio Twister -it arrived with no nuts & bolts!

Kade Tree

2009-05-20T17:45:00.003-05:00

Kade fell out of a tree & looks like his parents abuse him. He has been climbing trees looking for baby birds. He is going to get attatcked by a mommy bird.

Hemrich weekend

2009-05-17T20:36:00.006-05:00

We went to Georgia to watch our niece Rachael get married.

Rob talking to his cousin Jimmy. I think he is telling him how pretty I am :)

Camillo & Rachael

My favorite groom.

Jack with his cousins.

Mother's Day Tea Party

2009-05-03T10:55:00.003-05:00

I am helping to raise money for the Mary Kay Ash Foundation next Saturday in Palestine. We are having a tea party & a fashion show. We will also donate $5 from every fragrance sale that day to the foundation. The MKACF does a lot of reasearch of female cancers. Check it out at http://www.mkacf.org/

All my adult guests will get a FREE compact. All little girl guests will get a free lotion.

Let me know if you would like more information.

I'm a Grandma!

2009-04-27T18:52:00.003-05:00

Jordan is a daddy for the week. He brought home his little bundle of joy today. Her name is Ann Flour Hemrich. Jordan said there are only three things he shouldn't do: don't drop, abuse or lose it. And if the baby gets severly injured they have to clean up the mess. I'm thinking of making him get up in the night to feed her. I was up every 2 hours with Garrett.

I think he should keep it away from his brothers, but who listens to me???

I told him I think I dropped him a few times & he turned out fine.

I'll need to keep an eye out for signs of drinking by the end of the week.

Busy weekend

2009-04-26T20:34:00.009-05:00

Birthday party for Rob & Garrett. I think Nana did some last minute shopping at Alco.

Sexy hubby-drivin' the semi.

So glad my dad still has a cow trailer. Are we REDNECKS?

I was proud of Rob- he threw a lot away. I know this was difficult for him.

Kade is always lots of help! No we did not throw away baby Jesus!

This is what 13 years of "stuff" looks like- Lots of fun!

Matt Poss

2009-04-21T20:16:00.002-05:00

My buddy Matt Passalacqua is playing at the Rosebud on Saturday. We love watching Matt play- the whole fam will be going Saturday. I think Matt has lots of talent & we know he will make it BIG soon. Head over to Effingham Saturday if you would like to see a great show!

Wine Trip

2009-04-19T12:02:00.003-05:00

I spent Saturday with the CRAZY (in a good way) ladies from I.D.O.T on a bus trip to raise money for the American Cancer Society. We had a blast to say the least! I loved Blue Sky Winery- they were having a wedding. My favorite crazy mom (D.D.) went with me. My friend Amy invited us- Thanks Amy!!

What a Month!

2009-04-14T18:44:00.002-05:00

I feel like it should be the end of April! We did have a nice quiet Easter.

April 12th was my 2 year mark for Breast Cancer. Sometimes it seems like yesterday & yet sometimes it seems like last week. The weird thing is I don't think about it as much as I thought I would. My first thought Sunday morning was "this is the day I had surgery"- then I didn't think of it until that evening. Rob didn't remember- he had more trauma from the diagnosis date. I am feeling great! Everyone says that I look good- I think that I never looked bad??? I'll post a picture of us at Easter also.

Jordan's room

2009-04-12T14:34:00.002-05:00

Jordan room is clean!!! Just in time for the parade of people we had here last week looking at the house! I think they had 5 showings last week! I lost track.

Photos

2009-04-08T19:14:00.006-05:00

Here are my "peeps" from the blind/dental convention. These people have to put up me everyday!!!

Blind/Dental meetings

2009-04-06T17:11:00.002-05:00

What are you girls laughing at? Could it be the blind guys or the inappropriate comments by your co-worker?

I didn't get "hit" on only because I jumped out of the way of their walking sticks.

Why couldn't we have been at a Hot Guy National Convention?

2009-04-04T12:46:00.002-05:00

Rob's dad passed away last night. He will be greatly missed by many. Most of all his wife of 50 years. I have been blessed to be in this family. When I met Rob every other person we saw he would introduce as his brother or sister. I finally asked how many he had & almost fell over when he said 10!!! I can't say enough about how wonderful Rob's family is. I also have the most amazing husband in the world- Thank you Delbert!!

House For Sale!

2009-03-30T17:04:00.003-05:00

Our house is offically for sale! We are movin' to the farm!!!

my little unabomber

2009-03-30T14:52:00.003-05:00

Jordan's room is a mess!!! He saves everything. He is in the process of cleaning it because Jaime (my housekeeper) told me she was scared to go in there. When Jordan was smaller he would always wear a hood. His room is what I imagine the unabombers shack looked like. I'll post a picture of his room if he ever gets it clean!

FREE CAR!!!

2009-03-27T15:44:00.003-05:00

400 lip colors + 3 months + Mary Kay car

Yes- I am on target for another car!!!

I broke it down into lip colors.

If you would like to help let me know. Be a hostess & get your order at 1/2 off!

Weasa

2009-03-24T18:10:00.003-05:00

I got to see my friend Lisa yesterday. She is home for her grandpa's funeral. You know you have a good friend when she says "Let me see your boobs!"

Lisa's family is such a blast. I'll post a picture later of Paul's corvette---sweet!! Garrett's dream car- he thinks we will buy him one-right!

Mary Kay friends

2009-03-22T11:32:00.002-05:00

I just spent two days with my Mary Kay friends. Here some of us are a a free lunch we earned. Lots of appreciation & fun. These are the best friends to have. They are filled with happiness & love. I am blessed to have them in my life!

One of the speakers talked about how most of the world is standing in the corner sucking their thumb complaining while our company is growing & doing better than ever. My business and team sure are doing well. We will be starting qualification next month for the Mary Kay car. I think this time I will take the cash compensation. I don't think the boys will fit in the back seat. We need more ROOM! I'm thinking of buying something with three rows. I do not want a van- any suggestions???

D-Day

2009-03-12T19:00:00.002-05:00

Two years ago today I got the call.
Rob had to tell me it was today- I guess that is good?

Nurse???

2009-03-10T19:30:00.003-05:00

Where is a nurse when you need one? Flordia I guess! Jordan did a face plant while on Kade's bike during a walk. Why was he on Kade's bike??? He looked worse in the road covered with blood. Don't worry he didn't break any teeth!

New Spring Products

2009-03-09T20:42:00.004-05:00

Let me know if you need a new spring look!

Birds and the Bees

2009-03-04T20:47:00.002-06:00

Kade told me this morning that Polar bears have to mate to have babies. I told him that most things do have to mate to have babies. He said "Even mommies & daddies!"

The night before I got married was the first time I was sure my parents did the "wild thing". Dad & I had stayed up late having a nice talk while I was still single & pure. It was very hot & I couldn't fall asleep. Mom got up to go to the bathroom. No worries. Then dad got up to take a shower---not much sleep that night- for me at least. That was the night O.J. had the big white Ford bronco chase in L.A. Memories.....

Hobo or Homo?

2009-03-03T19:10:00.003-06:00

The little boys were calling each other "homo". I told them that was not nice. Kade said it's not mean it's just someone who lives in the dumpster & doen't have a home!

Then he said "Well what is a homo?" I changed the subject- didn't want to get into that conversation!

Hemrich Brewery

2009-03-01T20:39:00.003-06:00

This is the Hemrich Brothers Brewing company. It has gone out of business. I'm guessing because they had Hemrichs working there!!

Prayers for Rob's dad

2009-02-23T19:31:00.003-06:00

Rob's dad Delbert is in the hospital in Peoria. Send some prayers his way. Rob is heading up there now with his mom. Here is one of my favorite pictures of him & the boys. I bought him the shirt for x-mas & he wears it all the time. It may be the only gift from me that he likes:)

Fat Baby

2009-02-21T15:45:00.003-06:00

I love this picture of Garrett! He was sooo fat! I'm going to send one to Chelsea Lately- she will love it.

Guess what Garrett is doing in all his baby videos? Eating!!