Hanging out with Mom

Sometimes, at the end of a really long week, there's nothing better than hanging out with your mom for a day. Mom and I planned to 'do something fun' on Saturday, not really having a plan but doing something. After weighing in, at least for me (only up 3 lbs. since beginning of August--not too bad. Thought it'd be worse), mom and I decided to pack a lunch and head towards Holland and hang at the state park. We knew the weather was sunny and beautiful in Grand Rapids but weren't prepared for the absolutely perfect day for 'just hanging'. After stopping at Beaner's for our favorite skinny mocha lattes (love the BOGO coupons!), we parked our chairs in the sand along the channel from Lake Macatawa to Lake Michigan and proceeded to have a relaxing afternoon of conversation and resting. Turkey wraps and 100 calorie chips were lunch. After a few hours, the decision was made to head south to Saugatuck for dinner (we can eat at Russ' anytime). We did a quick detour into the Tabor Hill wine tasting room for some sampling and bottle purchases before heading to The Butler for patty melts, chicken sandwiches, and onion rings. The Chicago Cubs clinched the National League pennant while we were waiting. Go Cubbies! On the way home, we decided to make a quick stop for a Snickers fix (the newest addition to the Hudsonville Post family) and to see the kids. They were excited to see us and tell us all about the day. Finally we were enroute home. It was a wonderful day and long overdue. I can't wait to do it again!

P.S. Meet 'Snickers', the newest grand-dog. An addition to the Hudsonville Post family in August. She's a goldendoodle and a bundle of energy. A welcome addition to the family. Just waiting for Chezie to meet her....