Planes, Trains and Automobiles

I know most of you get up everyday and cant wait to check out my blog, but you will have to manage without for the next week.  :)

The Holt 3 are heading to NY to see family in Rochester and Albany.  We leave in the AM tomorrow, i mean the very very AM (out the door at 4.20am)  anything for a deal, huh?  i am starting to wonder what i was thinking.  We are flying into Albany and taking the train on the weekend to Rochester.  Anyway, we will be back next Wednesday!

Please be praying for safe travels, esp. for Austin on the plane!

Many pictures to come..

Big Ten

Michelle, Stephanie, Big Ten Dude, Me and Danielle at the Big Ten Big House Run (and no, for the record, I did not run, just cheered on Steph and Danielle)

Mr. UM with Austin and I

pics from the weekend

Family Words to Baby Holt

Please, don't be jealous

At the ripe age of 6 weeks, Austin had his first experience on the 50 yard line of the

 "Big House"

Birth of Austin Alexander Holt

Drew made this touching video. What a proud dad :)

look at me

pics

bath timea little bob love from aunt chelle

I've come to realize...

1. I've come to realize that my hair... needs to be cute
2. I've come to realize that my legs...are ready to be "runners" again
3. I've come to realize that my job...is more enjoyable when i am off for 12 weeks!
4. I've come to realize that when I'm driving...i'm on the phone or listening to the ticket
5 I've come to realize that I need...communication
6. I've come to realize that I have lost....some youthfulness
7. I've come to realize that I hate it when...I set high expectations
8. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...i should stop drinking?
9. I've come to realize that money...causes fights
10. I've come to realize that certain people...will always do things their own way
11. I've come to realize that I'll always be...stubborn
12. I've come to realize that my significant other...has always supported me
13. I've come to realize that my mom...*is my best friend
14. I've come to realize that my cell phone...is also my alarm clock.
15. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...I forgot how many times I fed my son and what time it was.
16. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...I thought "I wonder what time Austin will wake up"
17. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about....how i should nap since the little guy is sleeping.
18. I've come to realize that my dad... is my number 1 fan.
.19. I've come to realize that when I get on Myspace...*I am wasting my time.
20. I've come to realize that today...is beautiful and will be fun shopping with mom later.
21. I've come to realize that tonight...I will still be shopping and haning out with my family
!22. I've come to realize that tomorrow I will...*go back to ann arbor.
23. I've come to realize that I really want to...*take a nap.
24. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost... Maybe Laura?

ok, a few more...

Best Smile yetFavorite new hang out

more...

My mom and AustinUncle Al (her brother)
Uncle Al and Aunt Nancy
Chubby chubster with his "my aunt loves me shirt"
Proud Aunt Chelle.

Nursery

We went to church with my parents today and Austin spent his first service in the nursery...what a champ!

more pics

Michelle, myself and Austin (hidden) at my Uncle Al's birthday bash.Where is Austin?
There he is!
Mom and son...pooping, i think.

LIttle of this, Little of that.

My cool Aunt Chelle got me this shirt.  I am too chubby for it so I gave it to my Tiger.

I pretend not to like my car seat, but really its my favorite place to sleep.

Dad Time.

Video Games

I love playing Video Games with Dad.

First Play Date

Well, i guess i am officially a mom.  Yesterday i went on my first "play date"  My friend Kristin and her son Anthony went to visit our friend MB whose son Ryan is 3 weeks older than AA (got all that?)  They live on lake Erie with a great view and beautiful home.  It was a perfect day.  We spent the day inside though with screaming or napping kids, but still it was a lot of fun.  Here are a couple of pics of AA and A (anthony) and then the 3 boys at MB.

AA and A playing

A eating AA

The boys- Ryan 8 weeks (screaming just up from a nap), A (7 months) and 

AA  (one month- still sleeping)

Ryan still crying and A still trying to eat AA (doesn't your mom feed you?)

Good morning

One month Pics

Copy and paste the link below to see Austin's one month pics.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2CYtmLJq3YsWO

Gift

My good friend from college came over today with her daughter and brought this amazing gift!  I just had to brag and show this off.  She sketched this as a gift to us.

P.S. she is for hire...let me know if you are interested and I'll give you her contact info!

Friday

My parents had a birthday bash for me on friday, but really it was an excuse for everyone to get together to meet/see Austin.  Andrew's parents were there, along with all of my side and Austin got to meet my Aunt Carol and cuz Vicki.  We spent two nights at my parents and once again Austin did great.  We were a little worried about Thursday night since my parents had to work on Friday, but Austin didnt make a peep.   I guess we'll be invited back.

Yesterday marked 4 weeks already.  Time really does go fast.  Its the

 little things that still make me smile.  I love to watch him wake up or fall asleep and see him roll his eyes, smile and make these really funny faces with

 his lips.  He is too cute for words.  He is so strong- holding his head up and using his leg muscles all the time.  

At the doctor the other day he was 12 lbs already!  Holy cow.  My mom and I attempted to measure him and he was about 24.5 inches.  In just 4 weeks he has grown almost 3lbs. and 2inches!  I hope things back down a bit or we are going to set some records.  He's just perfect though  :)

Its amazing what a difference a few seconds can make.

My side-from L toR... My mom, me, Andrew, my sister Michelle (w/Austin) and My dad.

Ark

I wish i had time to blog, I am too busy building my ark.

Dear God

I think Austin might be getting a little bit of a cold, but of course, i dont really know.  He sounds stuffy so we'll see.  Anyway, this is him praying that God would take his cold away!

Baby Bjorn

I have been trying out new slings and carriers and Austin seems to like both.  Today we hung out in the Baby Bjorn and he cashed out!  I was able to get so much done.  Nothing exciting, but still things that had to be done (sweeping, dishes, laundry, diapers, emptying the dishwasher)  not bad for 8am!  

Anyway,  Austin fell asleep and I had to take him off, but didnt want to wake him, so i just took the whole thing off and left him in it, it was an interesting site!

Oh, now he is up, gotta run...