Grand Rapids is sinking!

So for those of you who don't live in Grand Rapids, or Michigan for the matter, our city is flooding! The Grand River is at a record high level for the past few days. People are literally lining up along the side to watch it and take pictures. Alex happens to find the fact that the Titanic exhibit is at our Public Museum right now is hilarious/ironic. What if the Titanic sank twice?! So I luckily had the day off yesterday so I got a new library book, a nice almond milk latte from Madcap, and took some photos of the rising river. Take a look for yourself:

Downtown looks all cute and rainy. 

Until you reach the river, and it's SO high. 

Here's a comparison photo that Laura took a little while back:

Crazy, huh? Here are a few more photos too of all the craziness.

That's all for now! Please keep the families affected by the flood in your thoughts and prayers. 

xoxo, K

 

Weekend re-cap:Gradumatation!

So here's a little weekend re-cap for all of our followers (which happen to be mostly family so far ;)

(The invitation my mom sent out...I look pretty sweet, let's be honest)

So Katelyn finally graduated!!! Saturday began at 10:00 at the L.C. Walker arena. I figured I sat through class for 4.5 years, so they could at least sit through the two hour commencement. Thanks to Mom, Wayne, Alex, my Dad, and Mary (Alex's mom) for coming to see me graduate! Afterwards we all went to I Hop for some breakfast because we're such a dorky family. The following day my mom and Wayne graciously had a lunch in my honor of graduating! I love having all my family together, especially when I'm center of attention.

Here's a little peek at what I was wearing under that beautiful, blue and insanely large gown. Alex said when I get my Master's degree someday I get to wear it the whole day :)

I wore a simple light pink dress from Forever21. I paired it with some pearly earrings and a vintage brooch I picked up while backpacking through York, England and I ADORE it.

Downtown GR in front of the Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink

My favorite coat ever from Zara. I saw it in the store window on my way to class (while in Spain) and immediately bought it afterwards. It also happens to be the same color as my GVSU graduation gown!

After we took these photos today, Laura and I decided to grab some coffee and on the way back to the car it was dark and it put us into the Christmas spirit. Take a look for yourself!

So at Target I bought some necessary items to make hot chocolate...but not any hot chocolate...

PEANUT BUTTER CUP HOT COCOA!!!

This is how we felt about it.

Joy in a cup.

Until next time!

xoxo,

K & L