first hair brushing

Today Grandma asked if she could brush Austin's hair.  I have never done it, but she was really excited about it.  Here are the results.

Thank you GAR and GAG

Austin's Great uncle Greg and Great aunt Rose sent Austin this cute baseball Tshirt and a cute monkey pen!  He didn't know what do at first because it didn't have Tigers on it so he cried...

but then I explained that he had to be polite and wear it-  because his aunt and uncle live in  St. Louis they don't know how great the Tigers are and the only thing they have are the Cardinals.  I had to give him his Michigan hat and then he was much happier.

Hats off to ya...

Jordan's visit

Our friend from college, Jordan, came to visit this past week

Jordan and his Dad

CSI

Sporting his new shirt straight from Las Vegas

Story Time with Papa

Andrew and Austin reading the new book Austin got for his 9th month birthday from Grammy and Grandpa Bob

new face

It's kind of hard tell but Austin loves to make this new face with his top lip sucked in and then he smacks his lips.  Its hard to catch on camera...

Go Horsey Go!

Austin's first "horsey ride" with Grandpa Greg

Teeth

Austin is getting his first tooth!  You can barely see it, but its there!  I will post "real" pics when it pokes through!  :)

Heart Walk 2009

Heart Walk 2009

Ritz

A good friend suggested trying to give Austin Ritz crackers

...well Austin says"Thank you Aunt Kristin"

Mother's day project

We were working on a secret project...  Below you can see how much Austin like sitting on the grass!
But he was much better after he had his little blanket to protect him from that mean ol' grass

Austin's Dedication

At the end of March, Austin was dedicated with his cousin Landon at Grandpa Bob's church. I think I wrote about it earlier, but here are the pictures that I just got. Thanks so much to Don Mancier for taking them.

Uncle Topher performing during service

From Left to Right: Braeden, Aunt Haly, Aunt Laura, Uncle Bry, Uncle Top, Austin, Grandpa Bob holding Landon, Andrew, Grammy, Me, and Grandma and Grandpa G

Austin's Dedication

More pics from dedication day

Landon and Uncle Toph

Austin and Grandma Jo

Family

Grandpa Bob and Grammy with Austin

ear buds

We decided to enjoy some time outside this weekend. Austin was jamming with Papa's ipod

what is grandpa doing?

its the little things 5/4

Today was all about the Holts!

1. a visit from my in laws!

2. Dad replacing the filters in our reverse osmosis water (which they bought for us :)

3. Mom Holt being so excited to take some of our tomato plants and maple trees

4. lunch out with them followed by dairy barn!

5. a walk with little man and some garbage picking!  (we got a kiddie swimming pool and a little tykes toy)

6. Meeting some of our down the street neighbors while garbage picking and meeting a possible day care solution.

7. Amy personal shopping for me and getting me fiber one bars, bbq sauce and candles...what a random mix!  thanks amy!!!

its the little things 5/3

Today was all about the Garavaglia's!

1. a last minute visit from my parents after church

2. my mom giving me her sunglasses after I sat on mine!

3. getting to go for a long walk and get an ice cream treat

4. Dad cutting the grass for us AND trimming our tree (THANK YOU THANK YOU!)

5. getting to go for a run in the perfect weather with the austin in the jogger and finding a shovel in a left over free garage sale pile. (yes, i ran home 3/4 mile with it!!!)  the things i do for freebies :)

messy eater

church

Austin was "king of the castle" for a little while until his friends showed up at kids church.

as time goes on...

I just thought it was cool how Austin has enjoyed his kick toy for so long through his different stages...

Kicking

Sitting

Standing

no camera

I dont know why I didnt have my camera all day, but we had a busy, fun day and have NO pictures.  Use your imagination...

First Austin and I went to the discover Milan days parade and saw all the little leaguers kick off their season and walk in the parade.  The fire truck honked right in front of us, scaring Austin, but he fought back his tears like a tough guy.

We then headed back home to get ready for our big afternoon.  All the mom's from small group went to lunch (we missed you Dirsa and Tracy) and the guys stayed home with all the kids.  I am sure they had as much fun as we did as the kids were great and all the little ones slept.  They grilled, hung out and played rock band.

After we got home Austin and I went back out walking and to check out more of Milan Days.

We made it just in time for the rubber ducky race in the river and got to see the "winner."  We also got to see our friend Elizabeth dance as apart of Milan days.  Great random timing for all that.

By that time it was a little late for the garage sales, but we hit up a few and found a cute hat and a couple of pairs of pants.

Austin finally fell asleep at the end of the walk so i carried the whole stroller in the house and let him sleep in that for awhile.  We then had dinner, watched the Tigers win, had a bath and went to bed....  Man what a day!