Monterey morning run

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Happenings at our house

We've gone for walks.
Hung out on the couch with Ellyn.
Played ball in the house!
Said goodbye to Rebecca.
Started school.
Got caught sneaking m&m's.
Got a black eye (not for sneaking m&m's). He did something in the playroom, we don't know what!
Mike and I have run- alot.
Hung out with friends.

Nothing too exciting, but hey, we're happy.

16 miles

Brooke is doing incredibly well. We went form a 10:40 pace last Saturday at 15 miles to a 9:50 pace this week for 16 miles. The woman is determined!


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Tribute to Summer '09

We miss you guys!

I don't mean to steal the thunder from that last post, Elly! Make sure you all read about the Leadville 100 below, okay? (; Just reminiscing about our wonderful summer in WA. There's nothing quite like it. So pretty. We miss...

...this face. (;

Jason, before kids (...and after, I'm kidding!).

Berry picking.


The water!

The Allen's farm (and I love your hair this color, Le Anne. I know, I know..you hate it).

Little Ellyn and Auntie Ellyn (you look hot in this pic, btw).





Wil and Hazel and ALL our cousins and of course, Meags and Cory.

I won't forget you, Pa. We miss you too!! My kids miss your snuggles and I miss how upbeat and positive you are. Oh, and one more thing. I LOVED our date on the couch when everyone else went out and what was it, I was sick? miss you all...

Leadville 100!!

Sorry Mindi! Here it is.
Finn and I had the amazing opportunity to go to Colorado last weekend with mom and dad to camp with Adam, Mindi and co. It was so fun! Our camping experience the first night consisted of roasting marshmallows around the fire ring that Sierra built, Dad singing "Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby" in slow mo, spilled spaghetti and lots of rain during the night. We all awoke to puddles in our tents the next morning. (okay not Adam and Mindi because they weren't sleeping the Costco tents that the rest of us had)

Mindi had to drag the stove under the shelter to make our breakfast of "cookie dough". The stove wasn't working very well so that's what the pancakes looked like.We were all feeling pretty sorry for ourselves, sure that the pioneers never had these kind of problems with their stoves or tents!! Dad decided the whole thing was a crock and took a nice long nap in the car.Not sure how many of you know this about Dad, but he's really not the "outdoorsy" type. He says his version of "roughing it" is a condo and a golf course.
And in a the midst of all our tribulation we must remember Adam who has been up since 4:30 riding through the rain, cold and the mud!
We got everybody fed and headed to the first check point to see Adam but missed him by 12 minutes. So it's off the the next one. we were just above the 40 mile check point where the bikers make their final ascent to the turn around point. Mom took the girls and ran ahead. Dad, Mindi, Ruby, Tristan, Finn and I parked the cars and came up a few minutes later. As we were walking up it started to POUR! Mindi and i were walking backwards trying to shield our children as lookers-on were saying "those poor babies" and probably thinking "those crappy mothers!" Dad and Tristan were behind us and found some shelter to hide under and a really nice man called to Mindi and I and gave us his huge golf umbrella. As quickly as the rain began, it stopped and the sun came out. Then we waited.Excitedly at first.We nursed.Then we waited a little less excitedly.And we nursed some more.
Soon (and by soon i mean 3 1/2 hours later) we realized that something must have gone wrong.
But i'm sure all those other bikers really appreciated all of Dad's cheering and we appreciated Tristan repeating what he was yelling. Sure enough when we headed back to the cars there was a message from Adam. He got to the 40 mile check point 5 minutes too late to keep going! Adam is the man. He is so strong, determined and he knows who he is. Instead of being totally bummed and disappointed he shrugged it off as a "mercy kill" and has already determined what he has to do to be ready next year! Adam you're awesome! I love you!
I better cut this short. The rest of the weekend was so much fun. The kids did amazing! We loved being together. I really hope i get to go next year!

Come on Ellynn, we are all waiting for you to post pictures of the Leadville 100 weekend.

bglife

we just had a family home evening about families being together forever and the importance of being sealed in the temple.  while enjoying our peanut butter cookie refreshments the conversation turned to what it would be like in heaven.  wil asked if we had to wear dresses like Jesus.  when i told him that we might he said that he was going to bring some extra clothes along just in case.  and his x-box incase there are any plugs.  man that kid cracks me up.  jackson fell off his stool when cory said that he wasn’t too good at math so it would probably take him a year instead of a week to create his world. 

Happy Belated Birthdays

I'm sorry I missed wishing Jessica, Brooke, and Jane very, very happy birthdays! I love you and hope each of you had wonderful days.

Adam you are amazing. I haven't been riding for a couple of years now but I can clearly recall feeling like my lungs were going to burst when riding up long hills. Biking is definitely not for the weak of heart.

Life at the Robbins house has been busy. Everyone has so much they are trying to do and I am just trying to keep up with them. Monica and Cameron have done a lot of landscaping this summer. Their yard looks beautiful. Harley has a part in another play. She's quite the performer. Michelle was hired to choreograph the play 'Fame' for the Egyptian Theater in Park City. She also has a part in it. Monica, Cameron, Jan, Jordan, and I went up to watch her yesterday. She was fabulous! Joel will leave Wilder, Kentucky tomorrow to come home after selling alarm systems all summer. It has not been a very successful summer this year because of the economy. Chantell came home a couple of weeks ago. I think they are very anxious to be together again and I'm anxious to have my boy back. They will be moving into the house we own next door to Bill's mom. We have been working on it for the past year. It's like a new house. I wouldn't mind living there. Jan just started working as a server at Iggy's. He, Joel, and Chantell are getting ready to start school at Weber next week. He is also going to play soccer for Weber this fall. AJ has been writing more music. My basement has turned into his personal studio with his keyboard, mic, and speakers. In the past he has been very shy about performing for anyone but that has all changed. He will sing for anyone. Kel is so busy he barely has time to breathe. He is one of the team captains for Ogden High's football team and is in the middle of two-a-days right now. On top of that he has been fulfilling his responsibilities as the SBO President. I'm impressed with how dedicated and organized he is. Last week he grounded himself until he could get on top of things. Yeah, he's pretty amazing. Actually, I think all of my kids are amazing. I feel that Bill and I have been very blessed.

I'm sorry I wrote a novel but I thought you might be interested to hear what has been happening at our house since it's been a while...

Thanks!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes family. You are all awesome, Cory, Ellyn, Chels, you are all on my Fave list, okay, Tony, Jess, Aunt Jackie, everyone else, except Meagan and Geof. I've already chastised my brother on the phone. I have been nice to him for 16 years and I was only mean for about 4. Meagan, two comments about how rude I was as a teenager and both made during my birthweek? Really? I expect an apology. I'll be waiting. You can call Geof and ask how that's done. I love you anyway. I love you all, you're the best family a girl (or aging woman) could have!

Messy Spaghetti after Church

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Stake Conference

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Things that make Violet have this face...

1. Gas

2. The garbage disposal

3. Getting dressed

4. Not being held

5. When I haven't eaten in a whole 20 minutes

6. When mom and dad try to sleep

(I'm sorry, I thought this picture was too funny... This is my sick excuse to share it! She really never cries, so when she does we think its so cute! )

one day late...for Janie

Happy birthday beautiful Jane!! I look exceptionally scary and flat faced in this pic, but you look radiant. You really are such a good girl. Now, stay that way!! (;

love,

your fam in VA

for adam

ok for any of you that see this today……today is adam’s big race so a prayer or four in his behalf would be great!  if you don’t know his big race is a 100 mile mountain bike ride starting in leadville, co.  so basically there is no oxygen.  other crazy racers include….lance armstrong and tinker juarez……so yeah scary!

Happy Birthday Sweet, sweet, Jane!

We love you and we wish that we could keep you from growing up into a teenager. I'm sure you will be a great one though!

You say tomato I say tomahto

Mike thinks that picture is cute and says "attitude." I'm fairly certain it screams "I am a tired old witch wearing a sombrero because I left my pointy hat at home and feel absolutely naked without it." I am quite certain that anyone that is honest and a true friend will agree with me.

happie burthday brooke!!

Hey sugar, better later than tomorrow, eh? Wanted to say happy birthday and hope it was so great. You're the whole reason I married into this family and i want you to know that!
luvs.

Attitude

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Brookie!!

Brooke,we LOVE you!!! This video isn't as great as I imagined. I wanted to mix a few 80's songs together and change the lyrics a bit so that your name would be in 'em..., but Geof. didn't want to. Lame-o Geof. Anyway, you're great, Brooke. You really are!! We love you.

Feliz Cumpleanos

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Happy Birthday Brookie-Poo!!

I love you sister! You are funny, strong, beautiful, smart and uncoordinated. But best of all you are my sister! I'm so lucky! Happy Birthday!!!