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

three 'prizes'

I am currently part of a Bible study through my mom's church 

we receive a cooking lesson, a devotional and then share a meal together

I am two weeks in and have enjoyed it and learned some good cooking techniques :) 

plus if you make a recipe during the week then you get a 'prize'

so far I am three for three

Week one: Caramel apple dip

Week two: DC Chicken

Chicken, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese! YUM 

Week three: Pickles

Which I wont be trying, but J will be super happy!

expanding out of my box and enjoying the new recipes and lessons each week

nice campus

at CMU

We visited this weekend for homecoming

our friend was nominated for the 10 under 10

Congrats Koree!

she was in the parade and announced on the field

and who else was in this group...Andrew Dost from FUN

besides being a tad freezing we had a great time!

We went to the parade, tailgating, saw cardboard boat races, got a lot of free food

and saw some of the game!

Started the day out right!

love some Mcdonalds breakfast!

Andrew Dost in the parade

And Koree!  Go Koree!

Watching and getting candy with the little kids! haha

Checking out the board!

and the food tents

and some tailgating...aka trying to stay warm! 

Koree being announced on the field

Thanks for letting us visit

Fun fall day of football!

Joking giggle

Little giggles comes on star 105.7 on Thursday. So I thought I would give you three little giggles. 

Two from my nephew and one from the radio. 

From mr. Ben:

Joke 1

First pig: it sure is hot in here

Second pig: I know. I'm bacon. 

Not a joke...just what he came up with 

I think Anne Martha (aka his sisters full name) is part skunk. She stinks. 

Haha poor girl can't even defend herself yet ;) 

And the little giggle

What does tweety bird say on Halloween? 

Twick or tweet 

Laugh on.