Maybe I was influenced by Mary Poppins
Have you seen the new Mary Poppins movie? No feeding of birds there, but I really liked it. Anyhow, maybe I’ve been influenced by parents, or maybe it’s just for our own backyard
…A Watched Pot
You’ve heard the expression, “A watched pot never boils”?
We’ve discovered the winter version of that — watched snow never falls.
This is our back deck right now. We finally have a permanently fixed measuring stick to measure snowfall, so
…Christmas Break 2018!
Let’s get this party started! Universities are now on break and these are some of the fun people we get to spend time with !
Besides our own 2 boys home from Central Mich. Univ and Calvin College, we are
…What Does Santa Lucia Mean to You?
Growing up in a church with Swedish roots, I learned early on that December 13 is Lucia Day. Swedish Americans have great traditions at Christmas. One of these is celebrating Santa Lucia. This year we got to experience Lucia
…Family Announcement
Ron and I would like to announce that this month we are expecting…
an empty nest!
With Michelle married, Nathan in his 3rd year in college and Ben starting his first year in college, our house has gotten very quiet!
…Wedding Belles for Michelle
July 28 was a beautiful day in Grand Rapids for a wedding!
So pleased to have Nate Visser in the Z fam!
The wedding took place in a park near the university where both Nate and Michelle attended. The reception
…Summer Trip to Seoul
We Zs have a tradition — the high school grad gets to choose their trip home. This year Ben chose South Korea. What was he interested in doing there? See friends and eat food. He has a number of Korean
…Class of 2018 Graduation
The youngest of the Z fam is now a high school graduate!!
Following tradition, the class painted a section of the wall on the soccer field. 
Big brother and sister came from the US to see the graduation
Class of
…Gym Floor is DONE!!
It took pretty much the month of May to complete the gym floor. There were 9 strips poured in all. It was most challenging when it rained — which was only a couple of times. Still, the surface is looking
…The Zieglettes Are Here!
After plotting and planning, visa applications, and incorrect spelling on the airline ticket – the disadvantages of a long name! — they’re finally here! First thing on the agenda was a tour of RFIS — not the classrooms, but the
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