alaska

Mike and I have been looking forward to going to see Erik & Brittany in Alaska for a couple months now. This past week before leaving was especially crazy, so we were looking forward to it even more. We had a 6pm flight out of Chicago on Saturday, but at 5:30am that morning, Mike woke up with excruciating pain in his left knee. I couldn't believe how much pain Mike was in. He could barely walk and he said he felt like he was going to throw up it hurt so bad. We packed up and headed to the U of C. We didn't really talk about, but I kept thinking, "There is no way we are going to Alaska tonight." I just kept praying that Mike would be healed and that we would get out of there in enough time to pack up the rest of our stuff and make our flight. I knew that trips to the U of C ER were not normally short trips. We called the doctor while we were on our way and were pleased to find out that they had an urgent care clinic from 8am-11am. That was a better option than going to the ER. After being evaluted by the resident and the attending physician, Mike was diagnosed with "atraumatic effusion," also known as "roofer's knee." He had been doing a lot of kneeling work this week, so it was an understandable diagnosis. The treatment is ibuprofen around the clock. It seemed so simple...like we could have done that from home...but I was so happy that we were leaving there at 9:30am and that we were free to go to Alaska. It's amazing how God works. Just a reminder that we are grateful for this chance to get away. Mike's knee improved dramatically throughout the day and he said it didn't bother him at all during the flight. God is so good.

So, now we are here enjoying Alaska with Erik & Brittany. It was so good to see them and they were so excited to have us here. They both took the week off work. This is vacation for them too. We are going to do some things that they've never done either.

It's so beautiful here. I know Mike would move here in a second.

It was kind of hard to time when to jump since the camera was on self-timer.
I did actually jump off the ground.



At Beluga Point.
It was so windy.

paul & megan's wedding july 18, 2009

Mike's brother Paul married Megan on Saturday, July 18th.

It was a beautiful day and a lot of fun.

Look at that handsome best man.

First married kiss.

So many Rummelhoff boys.

Mike's parents with the bride and groom.

The new Rummelhoffs.

Pregnant! That dress was so comfortable.

I think Rachel looks so pretty in this picture.

I think I look gross. Oh well.

Silly! Mike's idea, of course.

the condaps are in town

erin, Kira and Jenna came to Chicago while Mike was away. That was a nice distraction. It was so much fun to have them here.

On a VERY hot day, Kira and Olivia eat frozen Gatorade and play in the sprinkler.

Relaxing and talking like two grown ups.

Hairwear! So cute.

We took a trip to Mario's. Yummy!

Gramma & Poppa with all the kids.


Everyone picked out their own flavor. I thought there was no way that Jackson was going to be able to finish his, but he was the first one done.



Happy eating italian ice!

fourth of july

Mike was on a missions trip with the youth group July 2-13. Olivia kept me company for awhile and on the 4th of July we were in a parade in Glenview. We were on the Chicago 2016 float. Caleb and Jackson were in the bike parade.

22 weeks

I know it's been a long time. Our laptop at home hasn't been connecting to the internet. Annoying. These pictures were taken on June 29th when I was 22 weeks. I think they look pretty much the same as the almost 20 weeks pictures, but I figured I'd post them anyway.

Dan & Meredith's Wedding

My cousin Dan got married this weekend. It was a really beautiful wedding and reception. It was a whopping 98 degrees that day. Yikes. Sisters! Jenny did actually have a dress on, though it doesn't look like it from this picture. And look how skinny she is!

These pictures posted in the opposite order I wanted them in. Oh well. You'll figure it out.

Dan & Meredith's first dance.

Colby the stellar scripture reader.

The bride's arrival.

me at 20 weeks

Just a few photos of me at almost 20 weeks. I asked Mike tonight if he thinks people who don't know me look at me and know that I'm pregnant or just think I have a big belly. I guess I'm still at that stage. But I do feel movement everyday now. Mike's even been able to feel it. How fun.

"I don't want you to post anything," said Brooke.

"But people want to know all about us," said Mike.

mike is sick

i'm sick and feel scrummy

how's that for a post

this is for erin

So, I knew that I'd have to give in one day...but missing erin made me give in today. I'm at work and only have a few pictures on my desktop here. I like this one. Two years ago...June 8, 2007...we were married. It was the perfect day. Hopefully I will be able to post some more pictures...if I ever download them off my camera. And I'll have to find a way to scan my ultrasound pictures so I can post those too.

As I sit here thinking about having a blog, it does make me happy to know that I will be able to share what's going on in our lives with those who don't live close enough to see us every week...and there are so many of you. And for the people who do live close enough to see us every week, I know that you just love blogs, pictures, and us.

So...here's my blog. Don't expect too much from me, but I will try.