That's Officer Klemme to you!

It's official! Last evening at the Fowler Town meeting, Lee got sworn in to be a Fowler Police Officer. And then they handed him a badge!! Crazy!

Taryn and Officer Daddy
Lee's "shield"

On a related note, we do have to relocate to Fowler, IN. Police officers are required to live in town limits. So, we went house hunting on Sunday and I think we found our place! It's a brick ranch on the edge of town on over 1/2 an acre. It has a big screened in porch, a basement and a 2-car garage. The only downfall is the woman that had been living there is 102 years old so some parts of the house need a little TLC. But, after we rip out the carpet and curtains and paint, it'll be a whole new place! The house was built in 1957 and looks like a time capsule from that year! It's bizarre but cool!

Mommy of Twins

Not only is she ready to be a mom... She's ready for TWO! Although she does need to learn on a few parenting items... One is smacking the babies on the back doesn't put them to sleep... You can't just throw them down when you want fruit snacks... It's not good to cover baby's heads with blankets...

Growing Like Weeds

Their first meeting!
Tummy time TOGETHER!

Celebrating friends birthdays!

Sharing stories and smiles...

Our little gal pals are growing up before our eyes!

It was so great to make a trip up to Chicago this weekend. If only I could find some feasible way to live near my friends while still living in Indiana near my family... Now that would be heaven! The only thing that can make great times with great friends even better is how fun it is to watch our little ones together. The squeals and the running and the fun... Their laughter is contagious!

The Klemme's Are Moving to Fowler!!!

Where?

Fowler, IN. It is a small town of about 2,400 people that is about 30 miles west of West Lafayette. It is on SR 41, 100 miles from Chicago. There is actually a restaurant called the 100 Mile House which is 100 miles from Chicago and Indy. That restaurant made the national news the year that the Bears met the Colts in the Superbowl. Yes, that might be the town's main claim to fame.

So, why would we be moving from the exciting metropolis of West Lafayette to the small town of Fowler? Lee is going to be one of Fowler's Finest, a Fowler Police Officer!!

This has been a long time coming. Lee actually first sent in his application for this job last May! He then took a written and physical fitness test last July. In the fall, they called all of his work references and came and interviewed all of our neighbors. After Christmas they interviewed all of his personal references. Mid-January they brought Lee in for a "character" interview. At the end of January, they interviewed ME! Finally, a couple weeks ago Lee had the BIG INTERVIEW with all of the other cops (all 3 of them) and a couple members of the town board. A week and a half passed and finally, during the Purdue game, Lee got the call! And I don't think he has stopped smiling since!!

There are still a few things to get through. Lee has to have a psych evaluation on Thursday and get a physical done with a doctor. But otherwise, he starts March 21st! And after just 40 hours of observation with the chief, 8 hours at the gun range and 8 hours of class work, he'll be able to arrest people! Wow!

So, if you're ever passing through Fowler, IN, you've got a friend on the police force!

Hurry up and take the darn picture already!

Longest "cheese" by a toddler... Someone call the Guinness Book.