Life of the Lorenzens

The school year really sneaked up on us this year, but after attending the open house, Emily was super excited to go.  She set her alarm for...

We spent Emily's last official day of summer enjoying some time at the park.

Lincoln has grown up in a lot of ways this month.  He usually picks out his outfit and dresses himself, although there's a very good ...

The kids got to spend a few days at Grandpa & Grandma Boote's while Austin & I attended and volunteered at the Global Leadersh...

While back in my hometown for the funeral, we said another goodbye.  After milking cows for most of their lives and managing a very succes...

On Wednesday morning I got the phone call I had been expecting for months.  My beloved Grandpa Vander Kooi had passed away in the night.  ...

After another unsuccessful attempt at swimming lessons last winter at the W, I was lucky to find a private teacher able to get some lessons ...

Today the kids & I enjoyed the activities and food at Kohlmann Park for National Night Out.  The free event is sponsored by the Waverly ...

We have struggled for three summers to get Emily to ride a bike without training wheels.  She had determined that she couldn't do it and...