I was watching the 12 noon news yesterday and fell asleep in my lazyboy. I am fat, tired, and knocked up-give me a break! Anyways-I crack open an eye, and there is a macaroni and cheese with crackers encrusted face just staring at me. Audra says "I made a mess on your awm" I look down and I am covered in crumbs. I just wonder how long she was standing there staring at me while I slept.

Four-Wheeling Fun

Saturday night we had the Tewinkel's over for dinner and to go sledding behind the quad. I was surprised Audra was brave enough to go alone! She is becoming quite the big girl!

Drew and Audra waiting for their turn!

Poor little guy doesn't have a chance! He has nothing but girl cousins on both sides of his family. Audra loves to play with her "live"dolly!

Busy Weekend

I just uploaded these pics and they all went in reverse order. So I will just start with Saturday! Audra and Abby had their birthday party at Grandpa and Grandma H's house. Abby is one on the 2nd, and Audra will be three on the eighth!

I will just be getting Abby some ribbon and an empty box for Christmas!
Finally able to open her own gifts in a timely fashion this year!

Friday night we started Halloween at Deb and Eric's. The girls walked the kids around the neighborhood, and the guys handed out candy. After that we headed to the church for the trunk-or-treat!

Carter, Abby and Audra

Mike and Audra carved the pumpkin!

YIKES!

Audra's Big News!

On or around May 1st!

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Audra rarely takes naps anymore. So imagine my surprise when I found her in her room, sleeping on the floor! She ended up sleeping here for 3 hours! If you want to nap on the floor everyday-you go ahead. As long as you're taking a nap!

Girls Day Out!

Saturday afternoon we had a girls day out at an orchard in Fruitridge. My Aunts Sherri and Judy, cousin Julie, mom, Lori, Deb, Abby, Audra and I. We went on a hayride, picked apples, ate donuts, Audra rode the ponies. There was a petting zoo, and various other activities. It was a nice day and good to see family I don't get to see very often!

Big Eli!

Here is my nephew Eli's first "homemade" photo shoot. Audra and Abby are happy to no longer be the subjects of Deb and I's boredom! Eli is about 5-6 weeks now.

Goodbye Summer!

This is the first really cold and rainy day we have had so far this fall. It makes me reminiscent of summer! Goodbye kiddie pool
So long Aunt Deb's pool
See ya later beach
Until next year camping.

I hope winter is short, and summer comes again quickly!

Baby News!

Finally after being 10 days overdue, Lori was induced last night. At 9:24 this morning little Eli Sidney Schut was born! He is 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and 20 1/2 inches long! He has a TON of hair. He looks like his daddy! We finally have a boy in the family!

Head Bangin'

Just a little video of Abby imitating Audra when we were camping!

Church Camp Out

This past week Deb, the girls, and I camped at Cran-Hill Ranch. The time was spent eating, swimming, eating, campfires, taking walks, petting zoo, and eating.

Deb taught Audra some inappropriate signage! (That could be a word?) Only one rainy morning was spent in the trailer!

Another good trip, but I am VERY happy to be home for a while!

Wanted:Beach Buddy

I think that Audra looks like the loneliest little girl in the world in these pics! At least she had the birds to keep her company!

Tawas

The campsites were all big and grassy!

There are miles of paved bikes trails

We were frequent visitors at the 2 HUGE playgrounds!

Over the week of the 4th we stayed in Tawas State Park. Grandpa and Grandma Netz came with us! This was by far the best state park I have ever stayed at. It was clean, quiet, and beautiful. Lake Huron is on one side, and Tawas Bay on the other. Definitely worth the drive. (Unless your two year old cries the last hour because the dog is looking at her!) The weather was nice. We didn't have any of the bad weather we had back home. We received numerous calls Wednesday that our back yard was flooded and about 6 inches up the back of the house. Thankfully my parents were able to come out and take care of the basement flood! It didn't turn out that bad! Friday night we sat on the beach and watched the fireworks. It was a great week of camping!

The girls!

When Deb and I get bored-we make the girls do "photo-shoots". Here are the latest. These were taken in Deb's yard.

Camping in Holland

This past week Deb, Abby, Audra and I went out to Holland State Park to go camping. My mom and sister Lori stayed for the weekend. The whole week was pretty cold and drizzly. For the most part we sat around, ate, and played cards. Even though Abby insisted that everyone would be waking up around 6:00 AM each morning, nobody got to crabby! (Somebody might need to provide their own shelter next year!) All-in-all, it was just nice to be able to get away for a week.

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