Sunday, January 1, 2017

Ok ok so it has been almost 3&1/2 years since I have blogged.. BOY I SUCK.. But now is the time to get back into it, as a new year begins.

A lot has happened in the Z household over this time period. We lost all of Ben's grandparents, had 2 miscarriages, and welcomed our third child in May 2014.

Katelyn started Kindergarten, learned to read, add and subtract. Now she is almost half-way through 1st grade and thriving. She is an amazingly bright and inquisitive girl.

Noah completed 1 year of preschool and is in pre-kindergarten now. He has really come into his own and becoming a real leader. He is a sponge. He absorbs all facts that are sent his way. He loves to learn, dinosaurs, ninja turtles, and his new microscope.

Abby, our newest addition is 2 and 1/2 going on 30. She is adventurous with a never say never attitude. She likes trouble and is big on telling mommy NO. She, like her siblings, is smart as a tack.

We have been on many adventures as a family during this time. Camping in September and October in Michigan can be tricky. One weekend it is 70, the next the overnight lows are 30's. Well, we picked the wrong weekends. Fortunately this year, we went and the weather was better. We have had several trips to the UP, Mackinac Island, Grand Rapids, and other parts of our great state.

We look forward to many adventures this year, including a train ride to Chicago and checking out the Field Museum---we need to see the dinos..