Winter Greetings

So, this Christmas, I'm going to be eco-friendly and save some trees by sending our Christmas newsletter via the web.  Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

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Birthday Catch Up...

Okay, okay...so it's been almost half a year since my last post.  What a horrible blogger I've been this year.  Looking back, at least I was able to archive our family's birthdays this year.  (At least half of them, anyway.)

For Greg's birthday, we celebrated at home with a feast.  Since his birthday, our 7 year anniversary and (American) Thanksgiving fall around the same time, we had a big dinner for our little family.  He worked during the day, but once he got home, we had turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the fixings.  It was Y.U.M.M.Y!!!! 

(Ignore Caleigh's pouty face here.  She couldn't wait to eat)

The kids even made homemade cards for their daddy.  Aren't they sweet?

This November, Chance turned 3 years old.  We took the kids swimming, then had a small party for him at home with family.  We had pizza, ice cream, and a delicious M&M cake his mommy made for him. 

Opening presents

Taking off with all his loot

Happy 3rd Birthday, Buddy.  We love ya lots!!!

Caden's 1st Birthday

We celebrated Caden's 1st birthday at the end of May with a little party for him at Grandma & Grandpa's house. It was a fun time with family, homemade pizza, cupcakes, cake & ice cream.

Caden enjoyed the cupcakes the most because he had no problem digging into them. Yummmmmmmy!!!

And after a quick bath to wash off all that cake, it was more party fun with...gifts!

He got lots of fun presents like a Choo-Choo-Train, race cars, summer outfits, new sunglasses, and even $50 to start his mission fund :)

Still can't believe how fast he has grown up.  Here are a few random facts about our one year old:

• he can walk like a pro
• climbs on everything
• loves playing at the park
• his favorite food is bananas
• can throw a temper tantrum like no other
• likes to boogie when he hears music
• can say "mama" and "dada"
• enjoys splashing in the bathtub
• can blow kisses
• is learning to sign "more" and "all done"
• likes exploring the back yard of Grandma's house
• bounces on the trampoline
• we call him "BAM BAM" because he is so strong & likes to bang things
• experiences moments of "separation anxiety" when away from mommy & daddy
• can fold his arms during family prayers

We are so blessed to have you in our family, Caden.  Thanks for bringing so much joy and happiness into our lives.  We look forward to more fun years with you!!!  

WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Look Who's Walking

He's only 10 months old, and can already WALK!!!  Way to go, Caden!!!

Over the Hill

So, the day finally came...
4/20/2012...
the day I turned...
40!!!
The Big Four-Oh!
  Over the Hill...
  Old as Mold...
  Older than Dirt..
Just plain...OLD!

Yup, it's official...I am now middle-aged. Ughh!!!

Didn't really have anything big planned for the day.  Greg had school in the morning, and we got his sister, Alicia to babysit for us later in the day. We were just going to go to town for dinner and a movie for my birthday and our anniversary.  Actually going out on a "date" with just my hubby without the kids is something we rarely get to do, so I was going to enjoy it.  We were actually able to sneak out without the kids noticing and crying about it, too.  Yes!!  But before heading to town, we had to run a "supposed" errand and drop off some cheese at the church.  Hmmm?  Cheese?  Okaaaay.  Well, once we got to the church, I knew something was up.  There were a few familiar vehicles in the parking lot and I was wondering what all of the family was doing there.  When we went inside, it smelled delicious, but all the lights were off.  Then Greg opened the door to a dark gym to find everyone there..."SURPRISE!"  

They got me!  Well, not completely.  I did have a feeling that something was going down, but didn't know for sure until we pulled into the church.  The kids were even there. (So much for having an evening without them - hahaha!)  It was great...the hall was decorated in black and white with "Over the Hill" decorations everywhere.  There was food enough food there to feed an army - well, maybe not that much, but enough to fill up the Big Robertson Family!  And it was all delicious.  I'm lucky to have such wonderful sisters-in-law who know how to throw a good party!  It was so much fun.  From the food, to the cake, and the decorations and fun gifts, and the games and good company...it was a blast!

No one's ever thrown me a surprise party  before, so I was pretty stoked to find that the family cared enough about me to do something so big for my 40th.  Here I was throwing myself a pity party over turning 40, when all along I should have been grateful for what I have...a loving husband, beautiful kids, a healthy life, and family and friends who care.  I am truly blessed.  40 is FABULOUS!!!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this middle-aged old lady feel special and loved.