First Day of School

It's the first day of School! The kids are going to a new school this year. Both went in and didn't look back. I reviewed with Grant that it is important not to talk when the teacher is talking. Grandma Ned tells me this was Jim's biggest struggle when he was little. Grant told me that two things he hopes to learn this year are how the seasons change and how metal turns into lava. :) Kate is most excited that she gets to wear a uniform (me too)! I am hopeful for a great year!

JJ Ranch

For our end of summer vacation we went to a ranch on the west side of Michigan called JJ Ranch. It was perfect for our family. We stayed in a one bedroom cabin with a loft. The kids tried horseback riding for the first time and both loved it. There were also lots of other fun activities like archery, a stunt show, pedal carts, a huge water park and a playground. We could have stayed a lot longer, but we had to get back because school was starting..

Happy Birthday, Kate

Kate enjoyed many festivities for her birthday this year. She went to Build-a-Bear with grandma Koss, painted pottery with special friend Peggy, had a special party at grandma and grandpa Niedzinski's, and even had a Star Wars party at a park. (I'm not sure who was more excited about that- she or Grant!)

Sleepover with the littles

When Kate got back from her sleepovers with her older cousins she asked me "do you think my little cousins will hear how much fun I am at sleepovers and invite me to sleep over?" Well, sure enough, word is spreading like wildfire and Oliver(3) and Ben(1) invited her to sleep over! She enjoyed the park, digging in the garden, exploring the mysteries of the attic and having a special lunch with Lindsay. They even had a birthday cake a early celebration for her one night!