Love a Lion

KC's mom bought this lion costume for Ki. We thought it would be way too big because it's sized 2T. I'm still trying to figure out how kid's shoes and clothes are sized, but I'm pretty sure 2T is 2 year old toddler. Although it was very roomy, it fit well enough - both in size and in character for my very charismatic baby Ki. I'm not joking when I say he roared all day in his little lion outfit.

Messy Desk!

I live here.

Here is my little station at the office. I like it because it is tucked around the corner and I have a great view of the city from the third floor. It's a little drafty, but I just keep a scarf and hot tea nearby. I have a very comfy and pretty red chair that I love.

I have four sticky notes on my monitor. A pile of marketing that keeps getting higher. This is as cluttered as my desk gets. I'm ready to clear it off! On display is Charlie's Ice Cream and an old model of a residence we designed in Ada. You can't see my mini bamboo too well, but it's growing. KC gave it to me a year or two ago. I'm working on some floor finish diagrams for Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School on the computer in between my everyday everyweek job on Trinity Christian College. It's hard to believe I've been working on that project for over a year already!

I start working MWF next week, and a few hours from home on T/TH. I'm really looking forward to spending T/TH with Ki.

Kozi Ki

This adorable little cozy was made by KC's mom. She started it for KC, and finished it for Brian. It was perfect for our fall walk today. Brisk weather, a little sunshine and the crunch of fall leaves was the perfect setting for a baby nap in the stroller.


So much fun rolling in the leaves.


All bundled up and on the brink of falling asleep.

Piles of Maple Leaves

Such a sweet little white house. The interior needs a little work. Hopefully there will be some before and after pictures to come! First on the list is the main floor bath, painting, and hopefully revealing some wood floors! Until then, we have some lovely pink and aqua carpet in the bedrooms!



The leaves on our maples are turning yellow.

It's so Grand-ville

Third times a charm.

House 1: 40th Hudsonville
Someone else offered above list and offered to pay closing costs.

House 2: 38th Grandville
Turned out to be pending already when we made an offer.

House 3: Carmel Grandville
An estate house. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, unfinished basement, shed roof, beautiful wooded lot. We're excited to do some updating inside. Love the location. Inspections this week Tuesday. More pictures to come.

Water Bug

Just Another Manic Sunday

Our neighbor Lydia stopped by today to see Ki. She found his bottle and attempted to feed him. She was just the sweetest!

One hand


Two hands


All done



1:00am - KC up with Ki!

3:00am - Amy up with Ki!!

5:00am - Amy paci for Ki!!! set up pack n' play in living room, late night conversation with KC planning approach to get Ki to sleep through the night

8:00am - Ki up, Amy feeds Ki, KC feeds Ki oatmeal

9:00am - clean up for church, iron skirt and shirt, shower, give Ki ESPN magazine while blow dry hair, pack

10:00am - church

10:30am - Ki to church foyer

11:00am - chat with church friends about Ki and friend's college plans

11:30am - speed read GR Press, set table, check real estate listings

12:00pm - roast, smashed potatoes, summer squash, green beans, Ki naps

12:30pm - Ki up too soon

1:00pm - Settlers with fish,

2:00pm - Ki back to sleep in grandpa's arms

3:00pm - Ki up, walk through Rivertown Park homes

4:00pm - drive home, discuss house, budget, condo?

4:30pm - collage for KC

5:00pm - make list of goals for week, chardonnay

5:30pm - thank yous

6:00pm - leftover pork loin

6:30pm - Albert, Lydia, Jada visit, Lydia plays with Ki's toys

7:00pm - Ki crabby

7:30pm - KC takes Ki on walk

8:30pm - Amy feeds Ki

9:00 - Ki coos, KC plays computer game, Amy Trulia/Zillow, upload pictures

9:30pm - swaddle, Ki crashes

10:00pm - post, pick-up, Mad Men

10:30pm - wash face, brush teeth, book, bed, pray Ki sleeps past 3am