Update!

HOLY COW!  So, 2 years is a long time to go with out blogging...  Um a lot has changed, Zach started preschool this year.  He loves his teachers, and the girls in the class seem to love him.  It is so cute watching him go to school everyday :)  Even cuter watching the kiddos and there oversized backpacks walk into the building.
Unfortunately the reason for the time away is just that, lack of time.  Since I have last posted, I went back to school, I will be graduating in May.  Vinnie works in Bridgman, and I am at home with Zach.  We have a new addition... Jett, a sheltie that just turned 7 months old.  Jett and Zach seem to get along good.  Occasionally they play a little rough, but that's because Zach forgets that Jett's a dog, and not a punching bag.
We have learned a lot of lessons recently.  In October of 2011 Vinnie's dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer.  He went through chemo, and was given only 3 months to live.  In January of 2012 Vinnie's uncle passed away from complications of pneumonia.  Vince was still fighting the cancer, and his stubbornness seemed to finally be paying off.  In late March 2012 the bladder tumor itself had been defeated, but not before the cancer had spread to Vince's cells.  He had an exploratory operation in April, for a blockage,  and the doc found that the cancer had spread.  We were told that there was nothing more that we could do.  If you have never experienced that moment, I wish you never will.  It crushes you in an instant, but you still need to be stronger than you have ever had to be in your life.  We were sent home with Hospice.  There were a lot of ups and downs, but mostly we are thankful for the time we had with Vince.  In June the Lord called him home to join Him and his brother in Heaven.  The most amazing thing about this is before he passed, Vince had said that he heard Lorenz's voice, and he was gonna see him soon.
We are stronger because of it, we have re-learned how to appreciate the simple things in life. 
Zach seems to be cooler everyday!  He learns so fast.  Sometimes it's a good thing, like when he reads a book.  Yeah, he reads, who knew!  Sometimes it's a bad thing like when he hurts his foot and shouts "Son of a BITCH"  (I should add, he didn't learn it from me!)
Vinnie and I are still in love, which I am told is a BIG deal, I am just happy to still like and love him :) He is a pretty great man, and I am fortunate that he comes home to us every night!
Zach will be turning 5, and has informed me that he wants to do all of the sports.... UGH, I am gonna be busy!  I really don't mind though, I will just need some good book suggestions :)

Zach's First day of Preschool!

Our Christmas picture for 2012

This is Jett (the new addition)

Zach, Jaydan, and Vanleigh (his cousins)

Jaydan, Vanleigh, Zach (his cousins, Dannielle is having another girl in March!)

I will continue to try and keep this updated, not every day... I mean I have school, and a 4 year old, but I will shoot for once a week.  Good goal, now for some accountability I suppose :)  Have a great and blessed day!