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things

or LOVE

Spending time with friends and meeting their super sweet new baby!

Congrats to the Vriesman Family on the newest peanut Everett!

Thanks for letting us visit and snuggle! 

Or RANDOM

Found this on insta and was like Bingo!  this is totally how I feel ;-)

or BEAUTIFUL

Fall walk with the hubby

something about the crisp air and the trees and the blue sky

it is the little things in life that makes me happy!

A must do

In the fall for me is get a donut at Sietsema Orchard! 

They are just oh so good! 

Today j and I both got out of work right on time and headed over. 

It was a beautiful afternoon. Super happy to check that box and eat those donuts! 

Southern cooking

Started out last night at G and Jim's for cooking club.

-shrimp and grits 

-fried chicken

-she crab soup

-cream corn

-corn bread 

-Apple pie

I would say the themed was followed

It was good and like usual so was the company! 

J and I keep the theme going tonight and made pecan waffles. 

Also delicious. If we can't have the warmth of the south at least we can enjoy their food! 

last day of triple digits

100 days to go until D [literally delivery day] day if the little man comes on time

ekkk slow down time

very anxious to meet the little man, but very content having more time to prepare :) 

This past weekend was spent with the mama preparing [and having fun!]

Chicago shopping trip:

mission research baby registering items

and have fun

accomplished both

Pottery Barn Kids you just have such cute stuff!

 stopping by the beautiful flowers

also hit land of nod

and Baby Gap!

I bought him his first outfit from me!

can't wait for him to wear it!

footy leggings and camo pants....ahhh! hehe 

fun time away!  thanks for going mama!

chocolate D

kind of dessert and event

we were able to enjoy the Grand Rapids Symphony celebration dinner

for David Lockington 

he is finishing his last season as director

Great night and event!

throwback

Thursday haha to like two weeks ago

The last round of Art Prize with the mama 

We like colorful things! 

and the the Dutch Event Party

I just love Js wig ;-)

They provided us with orange apparel and that is what he picked! 

fun night and good food! [aka macaroni bar] 

lots of fun

Facts of Charleston, SC

We spent a long weekend in Charleston with The Bultemas

We had a great time and learned some new things and refreshed our minds on some others :)

The fun facts/Pictures of the trip

1. delta provided a 3 hour delay and unlimited snacks

but we did not let it dampen our trip.  hello beach

2. we like to eat outside to live music 

3. Southern food is great

She crab soup

best in the bowl, not on your lap..learned from experince

4. We like to spot historical sites.

Starting out our day exploring downtown Charleston

First up four corners of the Law

and discover the City Market

5. Eat at a 'famous' place

The Dixie Cafe from Diner. Drive-in and Dives

it was good and worthy of being on Tv

J even got the fried chicken and waffles...very southern 

6. The Magnolia Plantation located on the Ashley River

Dated back to 1676 to the Drayton Family

Lots of beautiful paths and gardens were explored 

7. Boiled peanuts are GROSS! haha

 8. Battery Street has beautiful southern homes!

9. Hyman's Seafood was a top rated restaurant in Charleston

it was really good

more local food to experience: Fried Green Tomatoes and Grits 

10. This pineapple fountain is famous :) 

11. Our condo was lovely

We really liked staying on Kiawah Island

and I LOVE the beach! 

We walked each morning for at least an hour and the boys even joined

13.  Renting a boat and Dolphin watching was a highlight of the trip!

another fact: when the tide goes down the dolphins go up and down by the weeds in search of fish

aka a prime spot to be able to see them

we also saw a shark

bald eagle

and many birds

14. Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, Home of the 2012 PGA Championships

and location of one of our dinners 

15.  Fort Sumter

Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861

16. We really like to eat outside and on the water

Happy Birthday Jim

trying out another local favorite

Pecan Pie!

 17. We also experienced the waffle house per Jim's request.  and the pecan waffles were delicious

18. Delta really likes to provide delays, we received another 2.5 hour on the way home, this time no free snacks..booo

19.  I love Vacation!

20.  Thanks for traveling with us Bultemas...Lets do it again!

bump it

bump it the stylish thing you use in your hair 

or in this case the gowning baby bump

weeks 22 and 24

Week 22 

Bean is as long as a Zucchini 

Week 24

Ear of Corn

And the bump it facts for the time being...

1.  Movement.  He kicks and jabs and it is so neat.  He is wiggly and I love it

2. Size.  Feeling we are moving past the 'is she fat' to there is actually a baby in there  

3.  Food.  'Craving' lemon heads! :) 

4.  His crib is on order and I have finished another book. 

Time is flying.  Still trying to soak it all in!

Keep growing little one