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Kroger Comforts

2012-01-15T12:55:00.002-05:00

It's been so fun being apart of BzzAgent. I get to try new products and share with you! The newest product is Kroger's comfort line of products. I should be getting my package anyday!

about.me

2011-11-15T15:59:00.001-05:00

About.me a new website. check it out

New Kroger cookies

2011-11-15T15:53:00.000-05:00

Got a chance to try these new cookies. Look for them at Kroger

Burt's Bee Review

2011-11-15T15:46:00.002-05:00

Declutter Mission: The "master" bedroom

2010-04-13T17:44:00.004-04:00

A look into our closet! Our next task in the challenge was to tackle the master bedroom. It just makes me smile because I think Austin's room is bigger than ours! The room itself is in good order, but, as you can see, this closet needed some work.

BEFORE

Austin acutally took these himself, the next 2, to show what he was doing, i guess!

AFTER

Declutter Mission: The craft box

2010-04-13T10:54:00.003-04:00

I moved onto the basement today and tackled the dreaded craft box. I can't stand this box because things never fit in it and there is always a miss around it....

BEFORE

DURING

Not anymore!

Freezer!

2010-04-12T17:00:00.001-04:00

Freezer is done!

Not too bad, but I did find some sweet and sour chicken in the back from Feb. 2008!!!

De Clutter 2 cont...

2010-04-09T21:52:00.003-04:00

No Pics today, just an update... I finished going through the kitchen (minus the freezer/fridge, which will be next). Luckily it seemed like we do use most things that we have, so I just had a few things for the garage sale pile.

Also worked on Austin's room and cleared out all the clothes that are too small for him and now have a whole empty drawer!

Clutter Challenge! - Project 2

2010-04-08T22:15:00.003-04:00

Clutter Project number 2 is to clean out the kitchen cupboards and closets. I didnt have a lot of time after work and small group so I tackled the 2 food areas in the kitchen.

I must admit, I have been keeping up with things and there wasn't too much to get rid of, but a little re arranging helped me see everything much better.

This weekend I will go through all the tupperware (scary!), plates/bowls/Austins area...

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Clutter Challenge!

2010-04-06T20:46:00.005-04:00

One of the blogs that I follow, Money Saving Mom, is having a De-clutter Challenge, so I hopped on board.

BEFORE

Todays task was to clean out the coat/living room closet. The pictures dont do it justice, but I really did declutter, took about 10 coats and 10

pairs of shoes to the basement and filled a bag for the garage sale.

AFTER

Now thats a stockpile

2010-01-05T19:32:00.002-05:00

As the few of you that read this may know, I love coupons! Hence, this stockpile and the need for good storage! Yesterday I took advantage of a good deal I read about on Common Sense with Money and got the new "gorilla rack" you see above. I put it together all by myself (ok, i needed a little last minute help today from Drew and lots of help from Austin yesterday!). I was able to organize all my stuff that was overflowing the rack I had before (below). I know no one really cares about this, but I was so excited to get this little project done!

Michelle- The shoe box on the second shelf on the left below is your box, filled with goodies!

Mothers

2009-12-28T09:39:00.000-05:00

My mother in law, myself and my mom on Christmas Eve

Christmas morning

2009-12-25T11:02:00.002-05:00

We spent Christmas morning with Grandma and Grandpa G and this was Austin's BIG gift!He was so excited to see it!

"Is this my house?"

Toledo Zoo Lights

2009-12-25T10:55:00.001-05:00

We took Austin to the Toledo Zoo to see the Christmas lights. He loved the lights that danced along with the music!

Pistons!

2009-11-28T15:03:00.002-05:00

Danielle, Rob, Drew and I went to the Pistons game on Wednesday. Thanks Gma and Gpa G for watching Austin. The lost, but all and all it was a great night.

When we first got there we were greated by somesort of Star Wars person!

The boys at the game.

And the girls...

Oh, and we saw Kid Rock! Look very closely, but he has the plaid hat on with all black on, between the "40 and BING" on the court!

its the little things 11/3

2009-11-03T22:05:00.001-05:00

1. a very encouraging talk with my MIL

2. lunch with my husband and no high chair

3. Austin having fun at the sitters

4. Being able to bless a family with my coupon crazy freebies

5. getting a lot done on class reunion planning

its the little things 11/2

2009-11-03T22:03:00.002-05:00

1. a new upgraded sweet ipod touch and got back 50cents! haha

2. the best apple customer service EVER

3. time to get tons of errands done

4. getting to say hello to work friends with Austin

5. Seeing Aunt Chelle and Austin not "completely" melting down.

its the little things 11/1

2009-11-03T22:01:00.002-05:00

1. Having a wonderful women at church pray with me

2. Day lights saving time not messing with us TOO much

3. sun!

4. Walgreens run with AUstin

5. Free HH cinnamon bread- thank you entertainment book.

Austin Cleans

2009-10-27T14:55:00.001-04:00

BIG THING

2009-10-18T13:07:00.002-04:00

Now I know everyone is used to reading my little things, but this is a BIG thing in the Holt house. We took on the project of buying and installing our own storm door and it turned out great! Only one mistake, no fights and it is wonderful!

I swear the door is not crooked, must be the photographer!

its the little things catch up

2009-10-07T14:16:00.002-04:00

1. my mom being so awesome and flexible and helping us out when I am on call...What a life saver!

2. my dad being such a trooper and managing to survive without my mother pampering him for a whole weekend

3. Starbucks challenge/samples and coupons

4. Time to still go shopping and have IHOP while on call

5. Mom's group- a babysitter and time to talk and vent

6. sunshine today (will leave out the 50 mph winds)

7. a great 163rd game of the season, hey, its one more game than the majority of the league got to play.

8. Watching Austin show me where his toes are and my nose (ok the nose might have just been a fluke)

9. talking to Michelle via gmail messenger

10. 129 days to St. Lucia

11. the chance to check out a new bible study tonight

12. chocolate chip banana muffins fresh out of the oven!

All this for $5.32?

2009-09-30T12:35:00.000-04:00

Gotta love Kmart doubles!

its the little things 9/28 & 9/29 combo

2009-09-29T15:26:00.002-04:00

wow...it sure is easy to get behind on these- i guess i'll just start fresh

1. apple pie and tea on a cool fall evening

2. lots of TV to watch

3. getting fall decorations up

4. Dr. Popp being so excited to see me

5. a CVS exchange that ended up with be getting a jumbo pack of dipes for 1.00!

its the little things 9/20

2009-09-22T22:11:00.003-04:00

1. UM winning yesterday

2. CMU winning yesterday, 48-0!

3. getting to see drew in his work uniform when he stopped home for a second

4. austin loving his friends in the tot room at church

5. 1.5 hours of no yelling! (that you church volunteers!)

its the little things 9/21

2009-09-22T22:09:00.002-04:00

1. being able to buy lots of goodies to send to michelle with all my coupon money

2. the car cart at kroger occupying austin while i picked up a few things

3. brownie ice cream with cookie crumbs on top

4. looking forward to dinner with mom tomorrow

5. andrew sternly telling austin he had to go back to bed at 4.30am and him sleeping until 8.30!

its the little things 9/22

2009-09-22T22:06:00.003-04:00

1. meeting mom for dinner and hang out time!

2. awesome craigslist deal that looks like this

3. a walk with the family

4. getting odds and ends done

5. making delicious meatballs for pasta at lunch

A funny

2009-09-20T20:51:00.002-04:00

This just made me laugh!

its the little things 9/17

2009-09-19T20:58:00.003-04:00

1. making it through small group without being called back to work

2. although i missed them, being at small group alone without having to chase Austin all over!~

3. even though i got called in later, we got cancelled and i got paid 2 hours OT for only being there 20 minutes.

4. leaving work on time

5. home made goodies at small group!

its the little things 9/18

2009-09-19T20:56:00.002-04:00

1. Mongolian BBQ!

2. a perfect night for walking around Ann Arbor with the fam

3. not having to stay late at work

4. making it through the day after getting called in the night before

5. early bed time! and drew dealing with austin when he throw a 1.00am fit so i could catch up on sleep.

its the little things 9/19

2009-09-19T20:55:00.001-04:00

1. so much fun at anna grace's birthday party

2. watching austin fit in so well even though all the older kids were oblivious to him

3. austin being ok after he calmed down from the bee sting

4. austins 3 hour nap and being able to watch football with drew

5. heading to bed early.

its the little things 9/16

2009-09-16T17:21:00.001-04:00

1. my birthday present coming in the mail!

2. a new sweet old english "D" for my car and my love of the Tigers

3. Danielles famous cookies arriving in the mail today, just for me and lots of them

4. a 3 hour afternoon nap

5. time to read a WHOLE book

its the little things 9/15

2009-09-16T17:19:00.002-04:00

1. my usual once a week errand running without a sweet, yet loud, one year old demanding my attention!

2. free cold stone birthday treat

3. biggest loser season starting

4. its not there there were not many other little great things, i am just drawing a blank right now.

its the little things 9/8

2009-09-09T19:45:00.002-04:00

1. Lunch at Ruby Tuesday's all by myself

2. checking out the Saline library- very impressive!

3. time for a run with little man

4. a trip to kroger without my little helper

5. selling Drew's Keens on Craigslist

its the little things 9/9

2009-09-09T19:43:00.002-04:00

1. laughing as i watch my neighboor play some sort of sword/star wars game with pool noodles in his driveway with his 2 boys

2. dairy barn for dinner

3. a nice family lunch together cooked on the grill

4. not driving anywhere today, but still going to cvs parking lot (dont ask!), the market, dairy barn, mom's group and the library. sometimes this small town is kinda nice

5. it not raining so we could get the above done!

its the little things 9/6

2009-09-06T21:44:00.002-04:00

1. my friend Kristin giving me the heads up that the Dollar Tree had Ipod Touch cases, yes Griffin and Belkin for ONE DOLLAR!!!!
2. Austin and Anthony playing at the splash zone today
3. Hanging out with Falsetta 3 and Sloots!
4. Austin going right to bed after a weird nap day and 30 minute nap at 7.00
5. surviving a napless morning with trips to Target, CVS and Meijer

N. Gemini Lake Campground

2009-09-02T12:11:00.000-04:00

We spent 3 nights in the Pictured Rocks area and stayed at North Gemini Lake. We had the BEST campsite. It was a rustic campground which basically means it has an outhouse and old school pump for water and thats it.

Our site had a section set back for the tents surrounded by water. We called it our little penisula.

Look closely through the trees to see the tents.

Our only kayak picture. We kayaked the Sturgeon white rapid river. Haha. It is the fastest river in Michigan and it sure gave us a challenge. They told us the tip rate was 80% and we all kinda laughed doubting anyone would tip. Boy, were we wrong.

Our rate= 125% (haha, DQ went in twice!)

I lost the glasses and shirt I am wearing in the pic below.

Not pictured: the water bottle that I lost too!

2009-09-02T12:00:00.000-04:00

More falls in Pictured Rocks

The boys standing under the above fall

"Rock Climbing"

fake backdrop

2009-09-02T08:52:00.003-04:00

For some reason, I think these first two pics look like a fake back drop that you would pose in front of.

This is one of the many falls we saw at Pictured Rocks.

Campfire

2009-09-01T08:24:00.000-04:00

Who doesn't love a great campfire?

Rob, Danielle and Drew

How not to make a pizza pie

Tahquamenon falls

2009-08-31T19:38:00.000-04:00

Such a daredevil...

Tahquamenon falls-2

2009-08-31T18:49:00.006-04:00

Tahquamenon falls are in the UP about 75 miles from the bridge. We spent 2 nights at the Lower Falls TF State Park which is a quick walk to the actual falls.

On Monday we took the 4 miles hike (8 miles RT) to the Upper Falls- Yes we could have just took the 5 minute drive, but instead we hiked our way to beauty. This was just the start of our adventure filled vacation.

Mac Island

2009-08-30T23:59:00.000-04:00

Don't these look like senior photos?

On the way to Mackinaw Island

On the Island

Rob, Danielle, Drew and I

Mac Island Part 2

2009-08-30T23:18:00.001-04:00

Grand Island

2009-08-30T20:30:00.003-04:00

On Wednesday we headed over to Grand Island. GI is just off the Pictured Rocks coast line and you have to take a ferry (aka pontoon boat) to get there. There is absolutely nothing on the island (expect the most breathtaking views of Lake S. and beautiful cliffs and miles of woods and nature). We brought our bikes with us and chose to do the longest ride which was 23 miles of mountain biking around the perimeter of the island.

Lunch on the beach

What is it with Drew and very high trees hanging over cliffs?

All was going great until mile 9...

Mile 9

2009-08-30T19:40:00.000-04:00

If you look closely, you will see why mile 9 sucked...yes that is a flat tire! and just after that, Andrew's chain broke, yes, totally snapped! We decided not to let it ruin our day and after much deliberating, we decided to trek on. 12 more miles, 4 people, 2 working bikes and a boat to catch by 6.30pm or it would be us and the bears all night!

We took turns walking bikes and riding others and still enjoyed all the beauty!

The boat ride over.

Lumber Show

2009-08-30T16:04:00.004-04:00

We went to a SWEET Lumber Jack show in Mackinac City. If you are heading up there you have got to see this show. Its just like the ones you see on ESPN, except there are just 2 competitors competing head to head. It's called Jack Pine Lumber Shows.

Goofin' off

2009-08-30T15:27:00.004-04:00

We met up with Danielle and Rob on Saturday in Mackinac City and then they spent the rest of the week touring the UP with us.

Mystery Spot

2009-08-30T15:09:00.004-04:00

St. Ignace is home of the "Mystery Spot". Go here to learn more about it, put the jist is thats its just a mystery- balls roll up instead of down, chairs balance on two legs and you stand on a huge slant when you think you are upright!

The ground is level here- so how is the guy on the right always taller?

St. Ignace- Day I

2009-08-30T13:22:00.004-04:00

Day 1 of vacation was in St. Ignace. It was freezing! ok, for August, it was freezing...

Trying to warm up with coffee at the campground host site.

Our Vacation mobile

Drewski hard at work

The view from the beach at Straits State Park

its the little things 8/19

2009-08-20T06:53:00.001-04:00

1. austin having a blast at the pool today

2. getting packed for camping

3. drew working days so we could be a "normal family" in the evening

4. penne pasta with garden grown tomatoes!

5. 9.30 bedtime

its the little things 8/18

2009-08-19T09:45:00.002-04:00

1. going on a very inspiring walk with 2 friends and a bunch of kiddos

2. paying off our last student loan!

3. being on a dave ramsey "high"- i know, dork alert!

4. spending all morning alone enjoying free coffee at panera (thanks mom!)

5. getting all the birthday thank you's done!

its the little things 8/17

2009-08-18T13:43:00.002-04:00

1. Red Robin for Austin's birthday party

2. seeing him smile when they came out and sang for him

3. me smiling when they brought out a birthday sundae that I "helped" him eat

4. early start and got a lot done, including a run and multiple errands

5. multiple skype sessions with aunt chelle and crazy and yes i really mean crazy, grandma jo!

its the little things 8/14

2009-08-16T21:56:00.002-04:00

1. getting off work at 2pm!!!
2. andrew being able to occupy Austin while they were both feeling awful!
3. Austins family bash!!!
4. aunt rose and uncle greg coming all the way from St. Louis for it :)
5. lots of other out of towners making the hike over to ann arbor to share Austin's day with him.
6. all the food going over great
7. lots and lots of help at the party. i couldnt have done it without everyone!!! thank you!

its the little things 8/16

2009-08-16T21:53:00.002-04:00

1. Austins birthday! He's made it a whole year and isnt doing half bad :)
2. watching the sweet little boy fall asleep on our way to the store
3. CVS having everything I wanted
4. goodies and a trip to Kmart for double coupons- my little man is such a trooper
5. oh-i cant believe i saved this for last- Andrew putting in the window AC in our bedroom and having wireless and getting to work on some projects without sweating!

its the little things 8/15

2009-08-16T21:50:00.002-04:00

1. grandma and grandpa G babysitting so Andrew and I could go to a wedding
2. blood marys
3. hitting a golf ball
4. getting to spend the 90 plus degree day mostly in AC
5. austin sleeping until 10am!
6. I slept until 9!

one year can make a big difference

2009-08-16T16:24:00.002-04:00

What a difference one year makes...

August 2008

August 2009

Jason and Brooke Hickmott's Wedding

Golfing at the wedding

its the little things 8/12

2009-08-12T20:25:00.002-04:00

1. after a frustrating (both the manager and I) trip to walgreens I ended up with 5.00 cash and 11.oo on a gift card, not really sure, but i was so happy to leave

2. time to prune, which i mean basically cut down, many weeds that grew into trees

3. sun sun sun

4. a few different long walks

5. time to run to the store and get a few last minute things

6. tiffany

its the little things 8/11

2009-08-11T21:37:00.003-04:00

1. austin smiling and being the best ever for all of his one year pics

2. getting to hang out with the Tondreau's- its been awhile

3. austin sleeping just long enough for me to whip up lunch for a friend

4. being able to grill successfully

5. not having to make dinner tonight!

its the little things 8/10

2009-08-10T21:25:00.002-04:00

1. going to the water park today!

2. watching mom WANT to go down the water slide, in the wave pool and down the lazy river... she is really living it up as her 40's run out!!! haha!

3. the rain storm at the water park being short

4. andrew getting to come with us too!

5. fresh veggies at the local stand.

its the little things 8/7

2009-08-07T20:14:00.003-04:00

1. getting out of work on time
2. another beautiful sunny day with outside luch and a walk
3. a peaceful walk with the fam when i got home
4. austin sleeping until 8am for Papa
5. sitting on the deck with Drew as I type -reading and typing and just enjoying the cooling down night.
6. I almost forgot- a WHOLE bag of broken cookies from Java Joe's!

its the little things 8/6

2009-08-07T20:13:00.003-04:00

1. getting the "family" all together again!
2. watching austin and anthony splash around and play together
3. watching austin devour a cupcake
4. getting out of work at 5
5. a beautiful day with lunch and a walk outside!

its the little things 8/5

2009-08-05T22:10:00.001-04:00

1. getting to see many friends at a softball game tonight

2. watching austin reach out for many hugs from Aunt Stephanie

3. austin being a trooper while we ran errands earlier

4. 2 mini morning naps!

5. bed time for me!

its the little things 8/4

2009-08-04T16:53:00.002-04:00

1. meeting jen at the mall

2. watching as austin pushed a boy over in the play area (it was only a joy b/c all he was trying to do was give the boy a big hug, but instead he shoved the little runt over)

3. austin helping me clean and organize the basement a bit

4. finding homes for all my freebies

5. recycling/trash day- i love the new start

its the little things 8/3

2009-08-04T16:51:00.002-04:00

1. making up 8 goodie bags to hand out to those in need

2. getting lots of practical things done

3. getting paid 5.00 to buy 10 pairs of cleaning gloves

4. finding someone who can use the above items

5. clete thomas' walk off homer

6. talking to michelle a few times and austin finally cheering up to walk for her!

What do you do with all your free stuff?

2009-08-03T09:35:00.006-04:00

As many of you know, I am a deal finding, freebie "buying", coupon cutting kind of gal... The problem sometimes is what to do with everything. I know the need is great, but sometimes it is hard to find exactly where that need is. Recently I found the local bakery is collecting food goods so I have been bringing things there and I found a ministry to donate health and beauty items to through my in laws church, but I also was able to make THESE!

Last year our small group put together these bags to keep in our car so they would be on hand if we ran into someone in need. This is round 2 and I was able to make up 8 bags with all things I got FREE or nearly free. Each bag includes- full size toothpaste, toothbrush, mini first aid kit, soap, 2 razors a nutri grain bar and a pop tart(gotta have some sweets, right?)

I would love to share, so if anyone wants a bag , or 2 or 3, to pass out- just let me know!

its the little things 8/2

2009-08-02T20:22:00.002-04:00

1. finally finding something that i have been looking for FOREVER!

2. lots of freebies and donation items.

3. sun all day long!

4. getting the house all picked up and put away

5. watching austin make others smile

its the little things 8/1

2009-08-02T08:28:00.001-04:00

Well...I got a little behind, but here's to a fresh start in August!

1. getting a 20.00 rebate from a christmas gift i bought- wow nothing like efficiency on Farberware's part huh?

2. Seeing The G's (most of them anyway) one more time

3. running errands with mom while Gpa G tended to little man

4. Austin doing great walking with no major spills (yet!)

5. watching Austin climb the stairs while pausing at each new level to stand and clap for himself before moving on...what a ham!

Track Reunion

2009-07-29T09:01:00.001-04:00

On Sunday we had a CMU track reunion at Jens House...See more HERE

The Pole Vaulters- Jen, Jen and Amanda

The Whole Gang

Fight Song Action!

its the little things 7/22

2009-07-22T20:39:00.002-04:00

1. fun hanging out with the moms at moms group park day, oh wait, just carrie should up! thats ok, fun with her and alana

2. getting passport photos taken and printed, one step closer!

3. meeting with the travel agent for a minute

4. finding a drop off zone for my extra food freebies

5. austin going right to bed without a peep!

its the little things 7/21

2009-07-22T20:38:00.002-04:00

1. starbucks (twice- shh...dont tell anyone)

2. free pastry morning!

3. sun sun sun

4. relaxing hair cut

5. austin surving his crash!

its the little things 7/20

2009-07-20T15:51:00.004-04:00

1. free mocha monday at McD's!

2. CVS deals working out and getting a coupon from the coupon machine (i love that thing!)

3. lunch with drew on the deck (grilled chicken and corn, yum!)

4. getting a lot done during nap times today!

5. almost being caught up with stuff around the house

6. a fun walk to the library, PO, bank and bakery with Drew and Austin

7. watching Austin walk with his new push toy.

its the little things 7/17

2009-07-20T15:49:00.002-04:00

1. austin doing ok after drew dropped him off with the sitter

2. no traffic on our way to warren

3. a stress free friday at work

4. java joe's re brewing their friday flavor of the day after we all complained about the change!

5. the day working out so drew could get some sleep before mid night shift

its the little things 7/18

2009-07-20T15:48:00.001-04:00

1. mom and dad watching austin so i could go to girls day on the lake

2. zukey lake tavern

3. it not raining on our day (even though it was only 60 degrees!)

4. getting to try water skiing and going tubing

5. finally lying my head down on a comfy pillow after a very long day

its the little things 7/19

2009-07-20T15:46:00.001-04:00

1. taking a nap when austin did, thanks mom and dad!

2. lots of shopping with mom while austin slept later, thanks dad!

3. warren farmers market

4. fresh cherries

5. putting up a decal on moms wall and it working perfect!

Girls day at Zukey

2009-07-19T16:37:00.003-04:00

Click here to see all the pictures from the Girl's from work day at Zukey lake Taven and Karen's house (right on Zukey!)

its the little things 7/16

2009-07-16T21:47:00.002-04:00

1. Winning my first blogger giveway! a free book! i dont even remember the title, but i was so happy to win!

2. meeting my boys after work for hang out time

3. sams club pizza slices (read: JUMBO!)

4. austin and papa having a great day and going to toledo mall together

5. find a video game on sale that andrew wanted

its the little things 7/15

2009-07-15T21:50:00.002-04:00

1. austin not pooping when he took off his diaper during nap time

2. seeing aunt chelle + friends on skype

3. a 60 page dominica cookbook emailed to me!

4. austin being SO good when we ventured to a new CVS since our photo machine was broken.

5. free roastburger coupon for dinner (ok, i didnt eat the coupon, i actually got a burger!)

its the little things 7/14

2009-07-14T21:04:00.002-04:00

1. fun at our small group picnic

2. Drew getting to hang out with us before he had to go to work

3. lots and lots of walking today

4. java chip ice cream in a waffle bowl (thanks mom)

5. rich hanging out with austin for a few minutes to give me a break from heavy boy who cant be set down b/c he forgets he cant walk and that it hurts to crawl on concrete.

its the little things 7/11

2009-07-13T21:39:00.002-04:00

1. hanging out with chelsea all morning/day

2. ann arbors farmers market

3. uncle allens house and party for chels' grandma

4. austin being so good at the party

5. 10.40pm starbucks run with MIL and SIL

its the little things 7/12

2009-07-13T21:37:00.002-04:00

1. hearing andrea's breathtaking voice sing at church

2. watching my brother preach at CTKC

3. seeing austin play with his cousins

4. seeing old friends at a class reunion meeting

5. walking from church to my in laws after a bbq and an outdoor service!

its the little things 7/13

2009-07-13T21:35:00.001-04:00

1. sun all day!

2. seeing how happy my mom is to have her new granite countertop

3. getting a lot of things done for the class reunion planning (thanks G. Jo)

4. austin getting to hang out with his buddy grandpa G

5. mango salad!

its the little things 7/10

2009-07-11T10:36:00.001-04:00

1. one of our patients not dying after a very tough case

2. my best bud from HS coming from Vegas today!

3. water park with everyone!

4. dinner on the patio (until the bugs had us for dinner)

5. lots of catching up with chels

its the little things 7/9

2009-07-09T21:03:00.003-04:00

1. chelsea coming tomorrow!

2. more freebies at Kmart

3. sun all day!

4. getting to eat lunch outside

5. seeing pics from the "pool party"

6. Drew grilling for dinner right when i got home

7. fresh corn on the cob from the market.

8. austins smile and yells when i get home!

its the little things 7/8

2009-07-09T06:24:00.002-04:00

1. fun at the ZOO!

2. a perfect sunny day

3. drew getting to work on time

4. no traffic either way on 275 and 696 (makes that drive so much better!)

5. austin being such a non picky eater (i know, i will eat those words some day, but for now i am just enjoying it)

its the little things 7/7

2009-07-07T21:06:00.002-04:00

well today was just a great day, so i could probably go on and on with "little things"

1. austins laugh

2. sun all day

3. playing on the front lawn with austin

4. a bike ride with the family

5. austin liking the burley a little more each time we take him

6. the wind not blowing us off our bikes

7. bath time giggles

8. a walk to CVS

9. having great Rx insurance

10. lunch with my boys at Lonestar

11. a new free headband

12. meeting a very nice potential new neighbor

13. drying laundry outside

14. getting excited for Austins first trip to the zoo tomorrow!

its the little things 7/6

2009-07-06T20:31:00.002-04:00

1. finally getting to spend a morning with Drew

2. austin taking 2 2.5+ hr naps (maybe that is why he is refusing to go to bed right now!)

3. hanging out with Alana today and watching her and Austin hold hands

4. Starbucks java chip ice cream

5. samples and freebie coupons in the mail.

its the little things 7/5

2009-07-05T22:17:00.001-04:00

1. spending all day with Grandma Jo

2. lots of shopping and good deals

3. seeing michelle on Skype

4. Austin FINALLY going to sleep (it must have been after midnight since the fireworks were keeping him from sleeping so i thought I would include it today!)

5. the house being clean when i got home.

its the little things 7/4

2009-07-05T22:14:00.002-04:00

1. austin sleeping in until 8am

2. driving with my parents up north so i didnt have to drive

3. spending the whole day up north with the Garavaglia's

4. watching Austin enjoy his first 4th parade

5. uncle D (and EVERYONE else) spoiling Austin with love and attention.

5. grandma's BBQ

its the little things 7/3

2009-07-05T22:12:00.002-04:00

1. the Orsers blessing the Holts with a family photo session HERE

2. watching sweet Austin sleep in his carseat (car not on or moving) out of pure exhaustion

3. seeing all the Holt boys together

4. the laughs that we had after mom re gifted a candle to us that we gave her

5. Birthday picnic for Dad's 6-0!

its the little things 7/2

2009-07-05T22:10:00.002-04:00

1. getting off work early at 3.30pm to head to Oxford

2. seeing some of the new york Holt gang

3. watching Austin and his cousin Gabe together

4. a long walk with all 6 Holt grandsons

5. All 6 of those Boys managing not to totally destroy Grammy and Up up House.

its the little things 7/1

2009-07-01T21:05:00.001-04:00

1. POT LUCK at work!

2. austins smile when i went to get him today

3. finding my fav. pair of plaid shorts i forgot about

4. those plaid shorts fitting

5. michelle not leaving me out of her joys!

its the little things 6/30

2009-06-30T21:41:00.002-04:00

1. finding free after coupons lemonade/cereal and granola bars at kroger!

2. talking to michelle finally today!

3. watching austin's smile light up a room and make others smile

4. getting a chance to catch up on my recycling job at church

5. getting to see friends today!

6. the house being back "in order"

its the little things 6/29

2009-06-29T21:37:00.002-04:00

1. a wonderful day spent with my mom, its fun that she has the summer off

2. all this for 11cents: 5 boxes of pasta, juice and a loaf of brownberry bread!

3. drew being so sweet and helping a friend out today

4. lots of good food and treats

5. a long walk on a finally not so hot day.

its the little things 6/28

2009-06-28T14:04:00.002-04:00

even though the days isnt over yet I thought I would do my little things now

1. going to church as a family

2. drew going "to the bathroom" at church, but really going to be with austin because he missed him

3. having lunch on the grill again with tracy and elizabeth

4. fans! we dont have AC so fans help SO much.

5. no real plans so just getting to hang out the rest of the day.

its the little things 6/27

2009-06-28T14:02:00.002-04:00

1. austin taking a 4 hour nap! we were able to get so much done!

2. finishing all the laundry from our trip

3. drew fixing the grill, stroller and hose for me!

4. having steak for lunch together on the grill

5. new toys for austin from the garage sale

6. getting to catch up on all the mail from our week away

PALM

2009-06-27T21:39:00.000-04:00

You can see pictures of our bike trip HERE!

Road trip here we come.

2009-06-19T20:03:00.002-04:00

Most of you reading this already know, but Andrew and I are leaving in the morning (Saturday) for our "road trip." Now this is a bit of a unique road trip as we will be the one's pedaling, not driving across Michigan. We start in Whitehall on Sunday and finish in Lexington on Friday.
Austin is staying with Grandma and Grandpa G so please keep everyone in your prayers as this is a big change for all involved! I have scheduled posts on Chunky Monkey so you faithful readers won't have to go a whole week without your Austin fix.

its the little things 6/19

2009-06-19T20:02:00.003-04:00

1. andrew getting out of work early and being able to take off before most of rush hour
2. dinner at American pie (pizza!)
3. 2 important things coming in the mail today!!!
4. remembering to take back my library books before we left
5. austin being SO good today and helping me get all packed up

its the little things 6/18

2009-06-19T08:18:00.003-04:00

1. getting the cvs moneymaker to work

2. having time to get andrews fathers day gift

3. a great night with austin not nursing, waking up at 5.45a and putting him self back to sleep until almost 8.30am

4. austin having so much fun playing with us when we were packing

5. getting most of the packing done for our trip and being almost ready to go!

its the little things 6/17

2009-06-18T06:37:00.002-04:00

1. sleeping 9.30p-6.30a

2. hanging out with elizabeth and doing lots of little surprises

3. picking out a new outfit for her...she was so excited

4. hungry howies for lunch

5. making a dent in my cleaning/putting things away/packing project