Happy Fall

We are both very lazy when it comes to posting, sorry for the delay. A few before and after shots of some things we have been working on.

Bathroom before

After

Living room before

After

Boston

To celebrate our one year anniversary we went to Boston. This was my second trip to this city and I just loved it. Every time I go to a big city I am caught up in the idea of living in one of the beautiful tall buildings, working in some little book store or street flower shop ( I would probably need about three jobs, plus Sean's three jobs to pay for living in a beautiful tall building).


There is just something so romantic about cities.

We stayed at the Marriott Long Wharf.

The view from our room.

The building behind Sean is the outside of our hotel. I think it is supposed to look like a ship.

We went to the New England Aquarium.

Walking around the city.

It is so beautiful at night.

Red

Our family.

It has almost been one year since I married this man. He is wonderful.

Walk in Forest Park.

Bailey loves car rides.

One of the tulips that survived in the garden full of weeds that I have no idea how to take care of. I'm not even sure which ones are the weeds and which ones are the plants we want.

Our street.

Front view of our house.

View from our room.

Our new clock for the newly painted kitchen.

Banana pancakes on Saturday morning.

Long overdue post part 1 of 1

So... at some point we stopped posting. This was because the iMac also doubles as a TV for us to watch movies at night... but I digress. We flew into Grand Rapids early Friday, and were whisked over to Ryan and Ang's to meet Sophie for the first time.

Fortunately, like all other blogs, I realize by now you are looking at pictures, so it doesn't matter what we type here. So here are some pictures. Enjoy!

Saturday, we had the distinct pleasure of attending the wedding of Daniel and Katie Rudd. It was a lovely time (in a way that men are allowed to say lovely). Unfortunately, we were having such a great time that we forgot to take pictures of the event. So were looking forward to getting pictures from others. Later in the week, we visited them at their new house. It's a great house! Large, roomy, and a ton of potential. Kelly and I talked later that there would be FOUR children, all of whom lack a certain level of volume control ( like all kids do). So to say the least, we have their Christmas presents already picked out!


Maya, who is celebrating her 2nd birthday at this moment, has grown considerably. Using 4 syllable words, her vocabulary has already surpassed mine. For instance, here is a picture of Maya teaching the basic fundamentals of reading to Kelly. She even gave me a high-5 when I learned to go potty like a big boy. I even got an Elmo sticker out of the deal.





Finally we returned home to warm weather which has since left us. Our yard, in our absence had bloomed full of different flowers.

This Sunday's Home and Garden Tip

Remember: when applying wallpaper, use industrial strength glue just in case the next home owners would rather take it off.

That is all.

Homewrecker

So... I'm currently dealing with a little competition for my wifes attention. His name is Bailey, he's 12 weeks old and weighs in at 9.5 pounds. Despite my own transgressions, I find it hard to believe that I am less adorable than this little runt who hasn't yet figured out that a kitchen floor is not a toilet. Amongst his other discrepancies, are the thought that socks are a food group, wires are a delicacy, and going outside is for the birds. Furthermore, I believe he is trying to "get me out of the picture.". To do so, he will park right behind me in hopes that I trip and some unfortunate event might occur.

Do not be fooled by his puppy-like demeanor. This guys is dangerous. In fact, I've included a couple pictures so you too will know what to look for and not be fooled as I was.