The Leaps and Turns of Rylee Umfleet

  • Rylee is born!

    Rylee is born!
    I, Rylee Nikole Umfleet, am born on September 28, 2002 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  • I start walking!

    I start walking!
    I take my first steps and become very curious about everything very quickly!
  • Potty Training

    Potty Training
    I was potty trained at 2 years old. My parents gave me a book to keep my occupied!
  • Hurricane Katrina

    Hurricane Katrina
    Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans in August and becomes the largest hurricane to hit the Unites States.
  • Disney!

    Disney!
    My first big family vacation. I was afraid of nearly every ride and many of the characters. My biggest priority was getting to see Piglet and I even threw a tantrum when he went on his break.
  • Grandma Rookus dies.

    Grandma Rookus dies.
    My great grandma passed away when I was 4.I don't remember much of her except that she always had Teddy Grams and a lot of ice cream.
  • First year of school!

    First year of school!
    I started DK with Mrs. LeFebre at Marshall Elementary
  • Kindergarten graduation!

    Kindergarten graduation!
    I get my first taste of graduation in a styrofoam bowl cap as I finish kindergarten!
  • Obama is elected

    Obama is elected
    Obama becomes the first black president.
  • Kramer dies.

    Kramer dies.
    Our family cat Kramer is put down.
  • Mom and dad divorce.

    Mom and dad divorce.
    After almost 20 years of marriage, my parents get a divorce when I am 8 years old.
  • Emilee graduates!

    Emilee graduates!
    My oldest sister Emilee graduates high school and begins at Grand Valley in the fall!
  • Started dance!

    Started dance!
    I tried out for Byron Center's dance team and made it! I would be apart of this program for the next 5 1/2 years!
  • Mom remarries!

    Mom remarries!
    My mom marries my stepdad Chris on November 9. I also gain 4 more siblings!
  • I'm an aunt!

    I'm an aunt!
    My sister gives birth to her first son and my first nephew, Kayden Richard, on June 3, 2014.
  • Brooke dies.

    Brooke dies.
    Our dog, Brooke, is put down in September.
  • Dad remarries!

    Dad remarries!
    My dad and stepmom, Jill, get married on August 6. I gain one more step-sibling!
  • Hurricane Harvey

    Hurricane Harvey
    Hurricane Harvey hits Texas and Louisiana as a Category 4.
  • Grandpa dies.

    Grandpa dies.
    My grandpa passes away on September 8.
  • I can drive!

    I can drive!
    I get my driver's license on Halloween!
  • I'm an aunt, again!

    I'm an aunt, again!
    My sister Kellie has her second son, Ryker Cohen, on October 29. Her little rainbow baby after a previous miscarriage.
  • Senior Year!

    Senior Year!
    I will be entering my last year of high school in 2020!